I thought, at the beginning of 2015, that it felt a slow moving year. Yet now it seems but the blink of an eye that the end of the year is nigh! 2015 will be over in just 31 days, … Read More
fell walking
A gorgeous November day
What a gorgeous November day it is today in Bowness-on-Windermere! After a lot of rain in the Lake District, we are now embracing bright skies with lots of sunshine, no fear of precipitation from the looks of things, high fells … Read More
November days and discounted breaks
November, the month when Autumn progresses and our Lakeland landscape takes on the hues of deepest orange, brown, gold, red, burgundy and, yes, black. As a resident of the Lake District National Park, I am fascinated by the changing colours … Read More
Beautiful autumn days
Autumn is truly here! It has been a while since I wrote as I have been sans computer for the past fortnight or more due to technical issues which needed to be sorted out. Nonetheless, Autumn waits for no man so I … Read More
Last minute August holiday breaks
Are you looking for late availability for an August break in the Lake District National Park? If so, we have some last minute B&B rooms available complete with lake or fell views. Breakfast is included in all our tariffs. Do … Read More
Weekend day out in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is, as usual, chock full of things to see and do. This first weekend in July 2015 is no different. Activities range from the more mundane to some more exciting events. Here are a few … Read More
Lake District: things to see & do this weekend
The beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria is never short of things to see and do. This weekend, as usual, there is lots to keep all and sundry occupied. Why not come and join us for a great weekend break … Read More
Take a walk
It’s April – Springtime! And just about the best weather to start walking again without getting too hot, too cold, or – dare I say it? – too wet! The Lake District, popularised by the Romantic poets, is one of … Read More
February break in the Lakes: what to see and do?
Our butcher delivered our order today and exclaimed, ‘Everyone is back to work, and we are so busy!’ It’s true: those guest houses, eateries, and attractions that had taken a rest over the past eight weeks are now open with … Read More
The Lake District in the new year
Since the new year began, the Lake District has certainly lived up to its name and displayed a multitude of faces within the past week or so. We have had glorious sunshine; wind and driving rain; calm windless days tempered … Read More
Late breaks available for New Year in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is beautiful in all seasons, including the festive New Year period. At Blenheim Lodge, we have late availability rooms with excellent views of Lake Windermere and the fells and would be delighted to welcome guests … Read More
Free gift with every New Year booking
New Year is just round the corner – only THREE WEEKS AWAY! I can hardly believe that we are soon to enter 2015! Doesn’t time move swiftly? And, if you are looking for a quiet retreat to enjoy a few days’ break … Read More