This Autumn is turning out as beautiful as ever in the Lake District National Park. It does seem to be drier too so far, with less rain even though we get the usual forecasts. As I write, the sky is … Read More
Autumn leaves
I love looking at Autumn leaves. They are a vista of variegated earthy tones, with bright sparks of orange, red and yellow, and they form a glorious cloak of colours on deciduous trees and plants that are a wonder to … Read More
Late availability for August summer holidays
August: we are near the end of Summer 2022, and if you have yet to take a break, why not make a last minute dash for a Summer holiday in the Lakes? The Lake District National Park is beautiful all … Read More
Book now for the Queen’s Jubilee Public Holiday long weekend
Spring has truly sprung in the Lake District. Sitting in our lounge at Blenheim Lodge, I can see fresh greenery that seems to have sprouted in profusion overnight and pretty flowers displayed in all their glory. Bluebells carpet the woodlands … Read More
Book Now for YOUR Spring & Easter Breaks in the Lakes!
Book your Easter weekend and Spring breaks at Blenheim Lodge! Easter long weekend begins on Friday, 15th April, and at Blenheim Lodge we still have some late availability rooms over the weekend. We have rooms available for double, twin or … Read More
Happy New Year 2022!
Happy New Year 2022 from Blenheim Lodge! New Year 2022 seemed so far away from 2021, but it’s 3rd January 2022 now and we are already three days into the New Year! This year, despite the continuing run of Omicron, … Read More
The fabulous waterfalls of Thirlmere
Thirlmere, as with so many areas in the Lake District National Park is a joy to visit. Interestingly enough, the Thirlmere as we know it now is (partially) the end result of Manchester Corporation’s construction of a reservoir in order … Read More
To my Valentine
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and what a different kind of day it will be for so many couples during this period of the coronavirus pandemic! At Blenheim Lodge, we would normally be busy welcoming Valentine couples instead of closing our … Read More
Dear Diary: 23rd November 2020 – Re-opening after lockdown
Taking coronavirus precautions Covid-19 precautions are an ongoing thing right now as the whole world knows. As I was writing the previous sentence, WordPress suggested the following material change to my sentence instead: Covid-19 predations are an ongoing thing right now as … Read More
A personal letter to you all – keeping safe!
Hi Everyone! I hope this little note finds you all doing well. It’s been tough for many people over the past months, but many countries are now coming out of lockdown to that light beyond the tunnel. In England, the … Read More
Special Offers!
HOW ARE YOU? First of all, I just want to say, “How are you?” to everyone reading this post. It’s been a few rather difficult months for many people, and for some more so than for others. The world has … Read More
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day romantic weekend retreat in the Lake District
Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend retreat at Blenheim Lodge, in the heart of the beautiful Lake District National Park! Have you ever thought of just how nice it would be to spoil yourselves on a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend retreat in … Read More