I am thrilled that the weather in the Lake District has now reached a comfortable degree of temperature – not too hot and not cold. The sun continues to shine brightly although we did have a little rain earlier on. … Read More
lake district summer break
Late availability in rooms with Lake views
August remains hot and steamy in the Lake District – great for days out and about, engaging in exciting activities, sightseeing and relaxing in this beautiful part of the world. At Blenheim Lodge, we have last minute Bed and Breakfast … Read More
More things to do on a romantic Lakeland retreat (ii)
A little while back, I wrote about some things to do whilst enjoying a romantic Lake District weekend. Here are some more ideas. Many people visit the Lake District because of its many waters. We had a newly married couple … Read More
One word – HOT!
It has been a fortnight of sweltering heat in the Lake District. For sun lovers, the Lake District National Park will be a perfect place to visit, both to lap up the sunshine and to take a dip in the … Read More
Blenheim Lodge video
We had been wanting to have a video made of our guest house for some time now. Today, we received a video that was made for us for Blenheim Lodge. We are hopeful that we will manage to get it … Read More
Lakeland waters on a summer day
Thousands of people visit the English Lake District because of its beautiful landscape of lakes and mountains. On a hot summer day, what better way is there to cool down than to head towards those self-same waters in hopes of … Read More
Summer sparkles
Running a Bed and Breakfast in the Lake District is a great way to meet people from many countries far and wide. One of the most consistent exclamations this summer has been the lateness of the hour before daylight completely … Read More
Eateries in Bowness
Today, I thought I would write about some eateries our guests at Blenheim Lodge have tried whilst staying with us. Hubby and I are often asked to recommend places to eat, but since we have not been to eat in … Read More
A Lake District holiday
I remember one year eons ago, when we brought our kids to the Lake District for a week’s holiday. They were at that time only 1.5 and 4 years of age, and the former was still in pull-ups. Hubby and … Read More
Lake District summer break
The Lake District is an absolutely stunning location for a holiday any time of the year, but in the summer, with the addition of extra transport options through the Cross Lakes Experience, a summer break in the Lakes gets even … Read More
Wainwright’s Haystacks
This evening, BBC 4 screened a programme called ‘Wainwright’s Walks’. This is the first of four episodes, and it takes viewers up to Haystacks, Wainwright’s favourite fell, out of the 214 in the Lake District. Even via the medium of … Read More
Weekend breaks in the Lake District
The Lake District is Cumbria’s jewel in the crown. Located within easy reach of conurbations nearby, the Lakes offer a fantastic retreat to suit all budgets and styles of relaxation: from roaming around towns and villages, eating, shopping, and sightseeing … Read More