THESE were the top ten best-performing stories published this week in The Mail.

The Lake District hotel that has become a celebrity hangout

An award-winning Lake District hotel and restaurant is "quickly becoming a celebrity hangout".

Just this month, Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith was pictured at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa in Keswick, for a romantic getaway with Wanted boyband member boyfriend Max George. And it appears they are far from the only famous faces.

READ MORE HERE: The Lake District hotel that is 'quickly becoming a celebrity hangout'

Build A Bathroom opens on Dalton Road in Barrow

BARROW welcomed a new bathroom business to the high street at the weekend - and its shiny golden tub caught the eye of passers-by.

The new Build A Bathroom premises held its grand opening on Saturday.

READ MORE HERE: New store opens in Barrow town centre - see inside

Lake District's Hardknott Pass: Calls for tourists to avoid

The Lake District's Hardknott Pass has gained a notorious reputation over the years and now tourists have been advised to avoid it altogether.

Despite being a must-see for those looking for a demanding and thrilling road journey, the 33% incline can be incredibly dangerous.

READ MORE HERE: Calls for tourists to avoid Lake District pass over safety fears

Four-month-old boy dies after incident in Backbarrow - two arrested

A man and a woman have been arrested after a four-month-old boy died after an incident at a home in a Lake District village.

Police have confirmed they received a report from North West Ambulance Service regarding an incident at 4.30am on Tuesday at a property at Backbarrow.

READ MORE HERE: Four-month-old boy dies after incident in Cumbria house - two arrested

2 Lake District trails among top 10 hidden gem UK dog walks

As the sun starts to creep out more and more there is no better time to discover the hidden gem walks for you and your canine companion.

The Lake District is arguably every dog's favourite holiday spot owing to its abundance of adventure. From the marauding mountains to the leafy villages, Cumbria caters for dogs like no other British county,

READ MORE HERE: 2 Lake District trails named among the UK's top 10 'hidden gem' dog walks

Businesses express interest in taking over former Barrow M&S

BUSINESSES have expressed interest in taking over Barrow's former M&S store, it is claimed.

MP Simon Fell said entrepreneurs in the area had discussed with him the idea of moving into the space.

READ MORE HERE: Businesses express interest in taking over former M&S store

St Bees among the wettest places in the UK, according to Met Office

The top 20 rainiest coastal locations in the UK have been revealed. 

Analysis of Met Office figures, from 1991 to 2020, revealed the seaside towns and cities which see the most rain, with Aultbea in the Scottish Highlands taking the top spot.

READ MORE HERE: Cumbrian village named among the wettest places in the UK

Dorothy Morgan manslaughter was 'one of the worst' - senior prosecutor

A SENIOR prosecutor has described the Dorothy Morgan manslaughter case as “one of the worst” of its kind she has ever dealt with.

Gail O’Brien, senior crown prosecutor for CPS Northwest complex casework unit, said: "This is one of the worst cases of manslaughter by gross negligence I have seen.

READ MORE HERE: 'One of the worst gross negligence manslaughter cases I've seen' - senior prosecutor

Work on two new cycle routes in Barrow to begin

WORK on two cycle paths in Barrow will begin next week.

Westmorland and Furness Council is in line to carry out preliminary work on active travel schemes on Abbey Road and North Walney from February 26.

READ MORE HERE: Work on two new cycle routes in Barrow to begin

Review: A luxury stay at Lake District's Langdale Chase Hotel

I’m beyond fortunate to work in Cumbria and never tire of the views and culinary delights - yet I was totally blown away on both counts by Langdale Chase Hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere.

I’ve never taken so many photographs on any holiday. I’ve got pictures of the sign at the entrance; the panoramic views of Windermere - the largest lake in England - and the mighty impressive Langdale Pikes and Coniston Fells, as well as the jetties.

READ MORE HERE: Review: Lake District hotel oozes with luxury