A romantic New Year retreat

At Blenheim Lodge, we have just decided to open our doors to see in the New Year, which really is just around the corner. If you have a few days to spare, why not make that final gesture of romance in … 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

Love song for Valentine’s weekend

Only another week to Valentine’s Day weekend, and it has put me in mind of a very popular song when I was a young girl. You can listen to Herman’s Hermits singing this song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gatIk3z9a7Y. There’s a kind of hush … 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

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

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

New Year in the Lake District National Park

The Lake District National Park is one of the most picturesque areas in the world. During New Year, whether with hoar or frost or snow or, dare I mention it, rain, the Lake District still manages to charm its visitors … Read More

Late breaks available for New Year in the Lake District

The Lake District National Park is beautiful in all seasons, including the festive New Year period. At Blenheim Lodge, we have late availability rooms with excellent views of Lake Windermere and the fells and would be delighted to welcome guests … 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