Day out on Lake Windermere

Five things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere

What are the five must do things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere? This pretty village is located on the shores of Windermere, England’s largest natural body of water, is an approximate mile from the town of Windermere, … Read More

Man looking out of a window with views

Fabulous weather in Bowness! Come join us for a relaxing break!

The weather in Bowness on Windermere, where our guest house is located, has been fabulous! Not just for a day, a week, a fortnight, or even a month. Instead, we have been enjoying amazing weather for weeks now! Mostly sunshine? … Read More

Dalesway bedroom view @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

Book Now for YOUR Spring & Easter Breaks in the Lakes!

Book your Easter weekend and Spring breaks at Blenheim Lodge! Easter long weekend begins on Friday, 7th April, and at Blenheim Lodge we still have some late availability rooms over the weekend. We have rooms available for double, twin or … Read More

The Lake District in November sunshine

Believe it or not, the Lake District, like the rest of the UK, does also enjoy exceptional sunny days in November and throughout the year. Yes, believe it! Often, whilst it is raining cats and dogs in other UK towns, … Read More

Autumn breaks in the Lake District National Park

This Autumn is turning out as beautiful as ever in the Lake District National Park. It does seem to be drier too so far, with less rain even though we get the usual forecasts. As I write, the sky is … Read More

Autumn leaves

I love looking at Autumn leaves. They are a vista of variegated earthy tones, with bright sparks of orange, red and yellow, and they form a glorious cloak of colours on deciduous trees and plants that are a wonder to … Read More

Fresh clean bedding and towels @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

Book NOW for your Easter break at Blenheim Lodge B&B

Beautiful in all seasons, the Lake District National Park is a wonderful place to visit as it awakens from its Winter sleep. Easter is a great time to visit, with abundant new emerging flora and clear blue skies where birds … Read More

Spot of tea @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

Happy New Year 2022!

Happy New Year 2022 from Blenheim Lodge! New Year 2022 seemed so far away from 2021, but it’s 3rd January 2022 now and we are already three days into the New Year! This year, despite the continuing run of Omicron, … Read More

Dog standing on a rock

Pandemic Verses

Today, I’d like to share a couple of pandemic verses written by Cathy Blake. Cathy was meant to visit last year, but of course Covid-19 came along and that put paid to that. In-between her original arrival date and now, … Read More

Thank you letter from guests

Lifting lockdown! Welcome back!

17th May: Lifting Lockdown! Blenheim Lodge, our Bed and Breakfast in the Lake District National Park, is re-opening on 17th May 2021! Blenheim Lodge is peacefully set upon a quiet fell-top in Bowness on Windermere. Look out of our room … Read More

Making a SAFE Lake District getaway . . .

Making an Autumn getaway It is almost the end of November and Autumn has all but slipped away from us here in the UK. Nevertheless, we still have almost a month left of Autumn days before Winter brings its – … Read More

Sunshine over my shoulder

Yesterday, it rained in the Lake District National Park. It rained all day and most of the night. It didn’t just rain – it poured. Today, we awoke to bright sunshine. It is so bright that there is a sparkle … Read More