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
Fishing Breaks
A-wandering we will go
We have lived now in Bowness on Windermere, one of the most popular and picturesque villages within the Lake District National Park, for 15.5 years. During this period, we have managed to explore a tiny sector of the Lakes, but … Read More
Special Offers at Blenheim Lodge B&B
Spring is just round the corner, with longer days to explore and enjoy the beauteous scenery, interesting (and perhaps intrepid) activities, and attractions of the Lake District National Park. To celebrate the coming of Spring, we have put up new Special … Read More
10 sights & things to do in Bowness on Windermere
Bowness on Windermere is a pretty village in the Lake District National Park. Being a denizen of Bowness, it is so easy to take everything for granted. However, there are really a lot of things to see and do in … Read More
Living in Bowness: an evening and a morning in the Lakes
I recently wrote a couple of posts on a different Blog about my meeting with some swans and today’s gorgeous weather. Do click on the links below to see what we saw. https://bownessbedandbreakfast.wordpress.com/2016/04/15/swans-by-windermere-lakeside/ https://bownessbedandbreakfast.wordpress.com/2016/04/16/wonderful-weather-in-bowness-today/ How about coming to stay with … Read More
Enjoy a getaway in the Lakes this weekend
The Lake District is beautiful anytime of the year. Yes, like all other parts of the UK, we get all kinds of weather thrown at us, but this amazing landscape retains its innate splendour come rain or shine. The Lakes … Read More
A Lake District summer holiday
Images of a Lake District summer holiday: blue, blue skies sunlit fell tops shimmering lakes and tarns glistening becks that gurgle with glee wide open spaces all to oneself – and perhaps one’s companions too What’s there not to like? … Read More
Stay and fish with a top angler
Recently, we made contact with Eric Hope, a top angler who came to visit us one sunny December afternoon. Eric owns Hemmingways Fishing and offers guided angling trips and fishing tuition in Cumbria. This is what he says on his … 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
Stay with us the first Summer weekend of 2014!
It will be the first weekend of Summer 2014 come tomorrow. Why not take your first Summer break in the beautiful Lake District? We are offering last minute deals on rooms with lovely Lake and mountain views, and would be … Read More
Discounted school holiday breaks in the Lakes
It’s February midterm holidays and schools are out! Why not take a break in the Lake District? All the usual attractions and amenities are open, as are the shops, restaurants, pubs, etc. So, if you are looking for a getaway … Read More
Wishing all our guests Happy New Year 2014
Just a short post to wish all our guests a happy New Year in 2014. This will be our 12th New Year at Blenheim Lodge and it couldn’t be more different from our first one here! During our 1st New … Read More