In spite of the fact that going on a vacation is done to relax and get away from the stress of everyday living, there are a few parts of the experience that can be quite difficult—packing.

Regardless of whether you’re travelling locally or abroad, or if you’re going with family or friends, the packing will always be stressful, even more so if you’re going on a Christmas cottage break. Admittedly, the flurry of questions that come with packing such as “how cold will it be?” and “how many layers will I need?” don’t make the task at hand any easier. However, there’s one question that stands out the most: how can I pack in the most effective and convenient way?

Fortunately, packing for a Christmas cottage break doesn’t have to be as troublesome as you may expect it to be as long as you know what to do. To make your life easier and give you a head start on having a relaxing Christmas cottage break, here are four effective packing tips that you can use right away: 

1. Check the weather 

Before you start packing, it is important to check the weather in your winter destination so that you get a good grasp of what you should bring and have throughout the whole trip. Trips to the Lake District, in particular, are no stranger to the UK’s occasionally-fickle weather, so make sure that you check the area’s weather reports two weeks and one week ahead of your trip dates. 

If you’re taking a car to the area, make sure to keep it prepared by preparing several preventive measures, such as:

  • Checking your oil, water, and tyres before leaving
  • Bringing a can of de-icer and waterproofs to prevent freezing and breakage
  • Refreshing your antifreeze
  • Snow-proofing your tyres or getting snow-specific tyres 

2. Bring extra supplies

Given the rural country-style charm of the Lake District, it’s safe to say that there isn’t going to be a shopping mall or full-fledged supermarket within walking or driving distance (within a convenient range). Before you begin your journey, make sure to stock up on all your needed supplies, such as toiletries, meal ingredients, utensils, and other essential commodities. 

3. Prepare all the essential for your pets, if you bring them along

A Christmas cottage break won’t always feel as special as it should if your furry friends are left at home. This is exactly why the Lake District also sees quite the number of animal guests during the holiday season! If your pets will join the trip, make sure to bring food, clothes, toys, a leash, and everything else they might need to stay nice and cosy! 

4. Ask the property owner for recommendations

Asking a property owner for packing recommendations is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you aren’t missing on anything that could potentially ruin the experience for you if it wasn’t there. Because of this, make sure to give them a call before your trip! 

Packing for a Christmas cottage break trip to the Lake District can be done in a much more convenient and stress-free manner if you know what exactly you have to do. By taking this guide into mind, you can avoid the all-too-common stress of packing and finish everything up within a day as well! 

If you are looking spend your Christmas in the Lake District holiday homes, get in touch with us today to see how we can help.

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