I have seldom been so awestruck by scenery as I was by Tarn Hows, an absolutely gorgeous lake, small but perfectly formed. Tarn Hows is located in the hills between Coniston and Hawkshead, a few miles from Blenheim Lodge, our … Read More
English Lake District
Cumbrian flora and fauna
As Summer approaches, visitors coming to the Lake District might be interested in the local Cumbrian flora and fauna. Within the Lake District National Park itself, there are lovely lakes, woodlands, mountains and fells to explore; however, guests might also … Read More
A short break in the sunshine
Some guests arrived with us today from New Zealand, England and the States. They were all part of one family and were travelling together to visit us, with an estimated time of arrival of 4 pm. Well, 4 pm came … Read More
6 lakes and a waterfall in one day
I thought I was being clever today when I suggested to my husband and Pui, a graduate student helping us to put together a YouTube film on Blenheim Lodge and its surroundings, that we go for a drive around the … Read More
A bonny day in the hills
I have just returned today from a trip to Keswick. Yesterday, Hubby took Maddi to the vet in Keswick, but today it was Zack’s turn and so I tagged along. Poor Zack has caught the same bug as Maddi and … Read More
An outdoors kind of day
Yesterday I wrote about an indoors kind of day, but today is definitely an outdoors kind of day! The sun is shining warmly down on all and sundry in Windermere, there is no wind, and visibility is excellent. It is … Read More
An indoors kind of day
I think that the weather has finally caught up with us today. The sky is grey and the drizzle is not abating. Having said that, temperatures are decent and it does not feel cold. Today, I think, will be an … Read More
Angling in the Lake District
Having been inspired by the dawning of a bright sunny day that is now slightly overcast and therefore perfect for fishing, this post is for anglers or would-be anglers. I have a brother who is mad keen on fishing and … Read More
Wishing you were here
Today is one of those soft Spring days in Windermere so beloved of visitors to the English Lakes. The sky started out this morning looking a little moody, a few drops of rain spattered on the windows near elevenses time, … Read More
Sharing with guests
One of the things both Hubby and I particularly enjoy when having guests to stay at our B&B is sharing with them. It is a wonder how much common ground can be found in the process of getting to know … Read More
Take a short break at Blenheim Lodge
We are now in the middle of April and many of us are probably beginning to feel the need for a little recreation and relaxation. We have noticed that we are getting quite a few people who are coming to … Read More
Visitor’s map of Bowness and Windermere
I was thinking today that publishing a tourist’s map of Bowness and Windermere on my blog might be helpful to visitors wanting to find out more about these two places in the English Lake District. Blenheim Lodge is pinpointed on … Read More