Late summer is here. September has seen a variety of weathers, including heavy rain and wonderful sunshine. Most guests at Blenheim Lodge are not particularly fazed by inclement weather which is quite nice, as it is never possible to know … Read More
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A late summer’s day
September days . . . late summer . . . it’s time to enjoy the last few days of this year’s wonderful summer weather and to look forward to the glorious colours of autumn. From Blenheim Lodge, we have a … Read More
Boat trips in the Lake District
The Lake District is probably one of the most picturesque places in the world. It is home to numerous waters, some of which can be explored on commercially operated ferries and small boating craft. Some of these lakes include Windermere, … Read More
The enchantment of the Lakes
This week has seen us at Blenheim Lodge welcoming a good number of overseas guests. And all of them have been ever so enchanted by the beauty of the Lakes. For some guests, this has included gazing out the windows … Read More
Living by Lake Windermere
I remember as a child in Singapore always wanting to visit the seaside at weekends because going to the sea was a little bit like having an adventure in a wild open place. Then, once at the seaside, we would … Read More
Comfortable summer weather in the Lakes
I am thrilled that the weather in the Lake District has now reached a comfortable degree of temperature – not too hot and not cold. The sun continues to shine brightly although we did have a little rain earlier on. … Read More
One word – HOT!
It has been a fortnight of sweltering heat in the Lake District. For sun lovers, the Lake District National Park will be a perfect place to visit, both to lap up the sunshine and to take a dip in the … Read More
Lakeland waters on a summer day
Thousands of people visit the English Lake District because of its beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains. On a hot summer day, what better way is there to cool down than to head towards those self-same waters in hopes of … Read More
A Lake District holiday
I remember one year eons ago, when we brought our kids to the Lake District for a week’s holiday. They were at that time only 1.5 and 4 years of age, and the former was still in pull-ups. Hubby and … Read More
Lake District summer break
The Lake District is an absolutely stunning location for a holiday any time of the year, but in the summer, with the addition of extra transport options through the Cross Lakes Experience, a summer break in the Lakes gets even … Read More
Wainwright’s Haystacks
This evening, BBC 4 screened a programme called ‘Wainwright’s Walks’. This is the first of four episodes, and it takes viewers up to Haystacks, Wainwright’s favourite fell, out of the 214 in the Lake District. Even via the medium of … Read More
Weekend breaks in the Lake District
The Lake District is Cumbria’s jewel in the crown. Located within easy reach of conurbations nearby, the Lakes offer a fantastic retreat to suit all budgets and styles of relaxation: from roaming around towns and villages, eating, shopping, and sightseeing … Read More