Day out on Lake Windermere

Five things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere

What are the five must do things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere? This pretty village is located on the shores of Windermere, England’s largest natural body of water, is an approximate mile from the town of Windermere, … Read More

The Fairfield Bedroom at Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

Late availability for August Bank Holiday long weekend

It’s coming up for the August Bank Holiday long weekend 2023 and we still have some lovely rooms available to let. Here are some of the rooms and the views from them that YOU CAN ENJOY WHEN STAYING WITH US … Read More

Dalesway bedroom view @ Blenheim Lodge | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

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, 7th 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

Man looking out of a window with views

BOOK NOW for Easter holiday Bed and Breakfast breaks

Spring’s arriving soon, and it’s looking and feeling lovely in the Lakes. Come join us at Blenheim Lodge B&B for a last minute Easter holiday break. Here are some reasons why: Enjoy 4-Star B&B accommodation with Lake Windermere and fell … Read More

Autumn breaks in the Lake District National Park

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

Blenheim Lodge B&B | Bowness on Windermere | Cumbria Lake District

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

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

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

Walking under the trees with a dog

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

Two couples at Bowness Bay

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