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

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

A pretty charm from a charming lady

Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming a lovely family from Singapore to our guest house. A couple was travelling with their two grown children and they had booked B&B accommodation in two single rooms and a double room, all … Read More

Autumn days in the Lake District

Hubby and I have today come into the 12th year of living in the lovely English Lake District National Park. It is autumn time and the weather reminds me of when we first arrived here in 2002: sunny; deliciously warm … Read More

Last minute Summer break

We have been enjoying fabulous summer weather since the beginning of June and cannot believe just how hot and sunny it is most everyday. With little wind and bright blue skies, Summer 2104 is turning out so far to be … Read More

A day out in the Lake District

Although the Lake District is predominantly rural in character, there is always something happening here. Visitors to the Lake District will therefore find more than enough things to see and do to keep them well occupied. That is, aside from … Read More

Sunshine galore!

To date, June 2014 has to be characterised as the best month for sunshine galore! I can hardly believe how warm it is in the Lake District; nay, it has been positively boiling at times! So hot that we daren’t … Read More

Stay with us the first Summer weekend of 2014!

It will be the first weekend of Summer 2014 come tomorrow. Why not take your first Summer break in the beautiful Lake District? We are offering last minute deals on rooms with lovely Lake and mountain views, and would be … Read More

Late availability for May Bank Holiday Long Weekend

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the Lake District is looking absolutely GORGEOUS! Why not come and join us in the Lakes? At Blenheim Lodge, we have lovely rooms with Lake and mountain views available for a … Read More