Blenheim Lodge is situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, a bustling village well endowed with plenty of eateries. Close by, no more than 5-15 minutes’ distant, are other villages and towns with many lovely restaurants too. The proximity of all these places to … Read More
lake district summer break
Summer’s here
Summer arrived with a flourish of bright sunshine on a windless day on Saturday just past. Such lovely weather even occasioned mention in the UK’s national papers, so it must have been something to behold indeed in terms of the … Read More
Walking in the Lake District
We have had quite a number of walkers staying with us recently, with many reaching us on foot as they come off The Dales Way. Blenheim Lodge is quietly located on a fell, with easy access to the fields, woodlands, … Read More
May Bank Holiday B&B rooms with views
The May Spring Bank Holiday long weekend is coming up, starting this Friday, 24th May 2013. Why not make a breakaway from your normal routine and join us at Blenheim Lodge in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park? Our … Read More
Lighter Cumbrian evenings
It is almost 10 pm as I write this post. Looking out of the lounge windows, I can see a sky, still blue, albeit darkish. The evenings are getting so much lighter now as Summer draws near. For visitors to … Read More
Going through our photos
We played host yesterday to a young couple on a short break. They were amazed at the views we have from our rooms. In fact, like many others before them, they thought that the photos we have do not quite … Read More
Pretty Lakeland force becks
The Lake District, home of numerous lakes, is naturally also fed by myriad rivers and becks. Some of the latter look very picturesque indeed, and would make ideal postcard pictures. Many becks precede or act as receptacles for waterfalls or … Read More
Shopping in Bowness-on-Windermere
One thing I like about the Lake District is the variety of independent shops that can be found in its many towns and villages. Unlike big towns or city centres, Lakeland abounds with individual stores which often sell quirky items … Read More
Cosy and full!
Visitors to our Bowness guest house often want to know where they can stop off for a little repast when gadding about Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, so I thought I would write about some small local eateries. Please note that these … Read More
Classic car shows
I watched ‘Flog It!’ today on location at the Coventry Transport Museum, which made me think about the annual classic car shows and rallies in the Lake District. Working and living in a Bed and Breakfast in Bowness-on-Windermere, we often … Read More
Postcards of the Lake District
The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, and most postcards do this well. However, great picture postcards do not simply capture an image but go one step further: they encapsulate within the confines of a small … Read More