The Langdale - bedroom, Blenheim Lodge, Cumbria

Life in the Lake District National Park

Life Life is an odd thing: a precious gift . . . a jubilant joy . . . a nondescript blur . . . a painful trial . . . a gracious gift from above. During this post-coronavirus time, where … Read More

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Five best reasons for visiting the Lakes

Hubby and I have been living in the Lakes now for 20 years now. Our guest house is in Bowness-on-Windermere, a pretty Lakeland village and one of the main entry points into the Lakes as it is only 20 minutes’ drive … Read More

Oh, my darling Valentine!

It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to romance on St. Valentine’s Day. For many couples, 14th February is a significant date and presents them with the perfect excuse to take time out for themselves as a twosome, perhaps … Read More

Lake District National Park: World Heritage Site

The Lake District National Park is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The incredible beauty of its wonderful landscape won the vote at Krakow earlier this month. To those of us who live here, however, it is – put simply … Read More

Enjoy a getaway in the Lakes this weekend

The Lake District is beautiful anytime of the year. Yes, like all other parts of the UK, we get all kinds of weather thrown at us, but this amazing landscape retains its innate splendour come rain or shine. The Lakes … Read More

A romantic New Year break in the Lake District

Imagine a scenic Lakeland backdrop. You, the couple, silhouetted against the grandeur of high fells as you stroll, hand in hand, along Windermere’s picturesque lakeshore. Stop for a moment and look out over the lake. There! Yachts bob amongst the waves, whilst … Read More

Country day out in the Lake District National Park

The Lake District is essentially a rural county, with farming playing a large part in its economy and centuries-old culture. Country fairs and country-related meets, many of them boasting years of continuity within Lakeland’s tight farming community, are friendly affairs … Read More

Mad as a Hatter March Offers

We have just set up a new offer in March called ‘Mad as a Hatter’. Basically, throughout the whole of March, we are offering any midweek night from only £39.50 per person per night, including breakfast. Mad as a Hatter … Read More