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
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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
My picture windows
I thought I would share a few photos taken on Thursday from our rooms and porch at Blenheim Lodge. My first thoughts on seeing those views were, ‘Wow!’ I hope you think so too. Take a close look at the … 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
Last minute Valentine’s Day weekend late availability
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend very very soon; and if you are still looking for a breakaway to someplace pretty and romantic, we do have last minute Valentine’s Day weekend late availability at Blenheim Lodge, our bed and breakfast guest house situated in … Read More
Things to do on Valentine’s Day weekend
Thinking of doing something special on Valentine’s Day? How about a romantic weekend getaway in the Lake District National Park? We have late availability of rooms with views of Lake Windermere and the fells available at Blenheim Lodge and would love … Read More
Room Grab Offer
It’s odd how things come to mind when one is sitting in a car and driving along a motorway. As Hubby drove and my mind went into idling mode whilst contemplating the drab grey of bleak unending road, I found … Read More
Valentine’s Day romance deals
February 14th, Valentine’s Day, will be here in a matter of weeks. Have you thought of how you and your special someone would like to celebrate it yet? It is the one day that husbands and fiances, boyfriends and would-be … Read More
Late availability B&B discounts
The forecasters have been ceaselessly warning us of awful windy weather with torrential rain, but it has not been so bad over here in Bowness-on-Windermere, within the heart of the Lake District National Park. True, the road skirting Grasmere was … Read More
Be my Valentine
New Year’s Day is past and now it is time to plan on making a fuss of one very special person in your life – your significant other. What better time is there than Valentine’s Day? Plan something special – … Read More