We have been spending sometime lately updating our bed and breakfast packages, and I thought I would share these with you here. Some are available only when booking direct with us on the telephone or by email details, which you … Read More
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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
Enjoy February half-term break in the Lakes
2015 has really moved forward very fast indeed! Not so long ago and I was contemplating turkey and all the trimmings. Fast forward an approximate 8 weeks and we are into the February schools mid-term break. Now, our Bed and … 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
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
Bowness B&B late availability New Year breaks
From centuries back until now, the Lake District National Park has moved mankind with its mesmerising beauty. Lovely throughout all four seasons of the year, the Lake District is a great place for seeing in the New Year. Ullswater was one … 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
Christmas fairs in the Lake District
The English Lake District National Park is open year round, with local events being organised as normal which visitors to this beautiful area may also enjoy. At this time of year, Christmas fairs are rife, with a number being held during … Read More
Kendal Mountain Festival
It’s that time of year again when outdoor enthusiasts from around the world gather at the Kendal Mountain Festival to celebrate the great outdoors. 2015 represents the 15th straight year that the Festival has been running. The Kendal Mountain Festival … Read More
Windermere New Year Pram Race
I was reading the local Westmorland Gazette recently and came across an interesting article. At midday on New Year’s Day 2015, there will be a wacky pram race through the streets of Windermere. According to the newspaper, Up until about 15 … Read More
Lake District New Year break
2015 is just around the corner and if you are looking for a great break to see in the New Year, why not consider the Lake District National Park? Stay within the National Park itself at Blenheim Lodge and enjoy … Read More
‘Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside’
The sea? In the Lake District National Park? Really? Yes, really! Believe it or not, the Lake District borders the Irish Sea, so for water lovers, you can enjoy not just the meres, becks, and forces, but also the sea. … Read More