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
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The Lake District in the new year
Since the new year began, the Lake District has certainly lived up to its name and displayed a multitude of faces within the past week or so. We have had glorious sunshine; wind and driving rain; calm windless days tempered … Read More
Late breaks available for New Year in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is beautiful in all seasons, including the festive New Year period. At Blenheim Lodge, we have late availability rooms with excellent views of Lake Windermere and the fells and would be delighted to welcome guests … Read More
Free gift with every New Year booking
New Year is just round the corner – only THREE WEEKS AWAY! I can hardly believe that we are soon to enter 2015! Doesn’t time move swiftly? And, if you are looking for a quiet retreat to enjoy a few days’ break … Read More
Christmas fairs in the Lake District
The English Lake District National Park is open year round, with local events being organised as normal which visitors to this beautiful area may also enjoy. At this time of year, Christmas fairs are rife, with a number being held during … Read More
Kendal Mountain Festival
It’s that time of year again when outdoor enthusiasts from around the world gather at the Kendal Mountain Festival to celebrate the great outdoors. 2015 represents the 15th straight year that the Festival has been running. The Kendal Mountain Festival … Read More
Windermere New Year Pram Race
I was reading the local Westmorland Gazette recently and came across an interesting article. At midday on New Year’s Day 2015, there will be a wacky pram race through the streets of Windermere. According to the newspaper, Up until about 15 … Read More
Lake District New Year break
2015 is just around the corner and if you are looking for a great break to see in the New Year, why not consider the Lake District National Park? Stay within the National Park itself at Blenheim Lodge and enjoy … Read More
The mysterious Bownessie
Everyone knows about the Loch Ness Monster, but how many people know about Bownessie? Lake Windermere has its very own mysterious resident, and some people have even claimed to see it. Things to see and do in the Lakes? Well, … Read More
‘Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside’
The sea? In the Lake District National Park? Really? Yes, really! Believe it or not, the Lake District borders the Irish Sea, so for water lovers, you can enjoy not just the meres, becks, and forces, but also the sea. … Read More
Recent October views from Blenheim Lodge
Over the past few days, meteorological forecasts have been overcast with doom and gloom weather predictions for the Lake District; thus I thought I would create an ad hoc picture diary of what we were experiencing weather-wise by taking photographs … Read More
Late availability rooms this October weekend
Well, the Lake District has certainly had the lion’s share of fair weather this year. And, it looks set to continue! So why not come and join us for an enjoyable stay in the magnificent Lake District National Park this … Read More