Spot of tea @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

Late availability for Valentine’s Day weekend

We have some late availability for Valentine’s Day weekend. Why not take advantage of our DISCOUNTED TARIFFS and book a romantic break with us? Our Bed and Breakfast accommodation rates start from a mere £69.50 per person per night, including breakfast. Take a … Read More

Mountain Fell Peaks seen from Blenheim Lodge B&B | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

New Year’s Day 2024! Misty, yet beautiful!

It was yesterday, New Year’s Day 2024, that we decided on taking a quiet mid-afternoon walk with our rescue Great Dane, Horatio. There are plentiful trails behind our guest house, Blenheim Lodge, in Bowness on Windermere, with several viewpoints offering … Read More

Comfortable Accommodation @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

The Lake District in November sunshine

Believe it or not, the Lake District, like the rest of the UK, does also enjoy exceptional sunny days in November and throughout the year. Yes, believe it! Often, whilst it is raining cats and dogs in other UK towns, … Read More

Man looking out of a window with views

Fabulous weather in Bowness! Come join us for a relaxing break!

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

Late availability for May Spring Bank Holiday long weekend

The Lake District is looking absolutely stunning just now – blue skies and lovely weather that is just right for exploring the Lakes. We have rooms with gorgeous views overlooking Lake Windermere and/or the fells behind our Bed and Breakfast. … Read More

Sunshine over my shoulder

Yesterday, it rained in the Lake District National Park. It rained all day and most of the night. It didn’t just rain – it poured. Today, we awoke to bright sunshine. It is so bright that there is a sparkle … Read More

Fun rainy day things to do in the Lakes

Rainy days and fun. Fun and rainy days. Do these two words actually go together?  Oh yes, they do! Lake District rainy day things to do indoors There are lots of places to visit when it’s raining outside. Keep yourselves dry … Read More

Room with a view

Dear Diary: 13th November 2019 – Snow on the fells above Lake Windermere

I had to go to the dentist yesterday – never the most enjoyable outing at the best of times! The sky reflected my emotions: everything looked alright, but just that little bit threatening. Lowering clouds dispersed shower spats, but there … Read More

Summer Solstice – as the days grow long

Today, 21st June 2019, marks the Summer Solstice in the United Kingdom. On this, the longest day of the year in the Lake District National Park, there are 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight to enjoy all that the … Read More

Just a little snowfall!

I’m so excited – we’ve had some snow! I love the snow. It makes the place look so different: beautiful; serene; magical; otherworldly even if there is enough of it. Mostly, I love the newness of it when it first … Read More

Late availability for 1st May Bank Holiday weekend

We have last minute late availability for B&B accommodation this 1st May Bank Holiday weekend. And we have enjoyed some absolutely glorious weather today in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Indeed, we have had excellent weather with clear … Read More

Spring is coming! Take advantage of our -10% March offer!

Look around you, and you will see daffodils pushing up the earth, crocuses colouring the ground, and snowdrops glinting white against Winter’s last gasp. Spring is soon arriving! Days are lengthening and there is even more daylight now to marvel … Read More