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
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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
May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the Lake District
We are now about midway through Spring and May Day is coming up to celebrate this wonderful season. Suitably enough, May Day in 2015 falls on 1st May, which during European pagan times celebrated the first day of Summer. Now … 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
Bag a Springtime break offers in the Lakes
Take advantage of our Springtime deals and bag a great offer for your Bed and Breakfast stay in the Lake District National Park. We have THREE OFFERS available to suit your time away to recharge those batteries! Here they are … Read More
March in the Lake District National Park
March can be a month of contrasts weather-wise in Bowness-on-Windermere. It is a month of longer daylight hours, happy birdsong, sunshine, and mysterious inversions which draw the eye and capture the viewer’s attention. Our Bed and Breakfast, Blenheim Lodge, overlooks … Read More
Visit from AA inspector and a discount
I had just emerged from our kitchen when, lo and behold, Hubby called me to introduce Martin, an AA inspector. I hadn’t even heard the door ring as I was busy at the back but there he was in our … Read More
Late availability, Spring, and current B&B offers
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
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
My picture windows
I thought I would share a few photos taken on Thursday from our rooms and porch at Blenheim Lodge. My first thoughts on seeing those views were, ‘Wow!’ I hope you think so too. Take a close look at the … Read More
A romantic gift for your special Valentine
It may be cold in February, but skies are often bright and blue in the Lake District National Park. Anyway, isn’t the cold a great excuse for snuggling up to your Valentine? If you are looking for a getaway with … Read More