Enjoy a real Lakeland break by engaging in some community activities in the Lakes. I wrote a few days ago about Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival and the switching on of Windermere’s Christmas lights. Here are a couple more activities to take part in … Read More
windermere weekend breaks
Windermere lights and Dickensian Christmas
This weekend sees Windermere town switching on its Christmas lights. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, our friendly Bed and Breakfast, Blenheim Lodge, is only a mile from Lakeland’s only town to be connected with a mainline train service. The annual Windermere Christmas … Read More
A gorgeous November day
What a gorgeous November day it is today in Bowness-on-Windermere! After a lot of rain in the Lake District, we are now embracing bright skies with lots of sunshine, no fear of precipitation from the looks of things, high fells … Read More
Grizedale Stages Rally and Ambleside Lantern Parade
Grizedale Stages Rally is happening tomorrow in the Lake District National Park. It will be the 27th such event this 21st November 2015 and it should prove exciting for car rally aficionados. Up to 75 crews are taking part, and … Read More
Blowing the rain away!
Early morning – and the high winds containing gigantic fistfuls of rain slash across our windows. I awoke to a world of grey and the whistling sound of snaking gusts taking corners at speed as they whizzed between and past … Read More
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
Lake District: things to do this November weekend
The Lake District is far from dull any time of the year. There is always the National Park to explore and enjoy, local attractions that open year round to visit, and special indoor and outdoor activities to engage in. And … Read More
November days and discounted breaks
November, the month when Autumn progresses and our Lakeland landscape takes on the hues of deepest orange, brown, gold, red, burgundy and, yes, black. As a resident of the Lake District National Park, I am fascinated by the changing colours … Read More
Beautiful autumn days
Autumn is truly here! It has been a while since I wrote as I have been sans computer for the past fortnight or more due to technical issues which needed to be sorted out. Nonetheless, Autumn waits for no man so I … 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
Sherlock’s Last Case . . .
If you are a fan of Sherlock Holmes AND also a lover of spectacular scenery, quaint and/or bustling villages, outdoor pursuits, country museums, and historical homes and gardens, why not combine your interests and come visit the Lake District National Park? The … Read More
Last minute August holiday breaks
Are you looking for late availability for an August break in the Lake District National Park? If so, we have some last minute B&B rooms available complete with lake or fell views. Breakfast is included in all our tariffs. Do … Read More