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
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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
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
August Bank Holiday weekend in the Lake District
I thought I would write a few posts around the August Bank Holiday Weekend coming up starting with this one. After all, August is nigh upon us, being approximately only a week away! As August is one of the main … Read More
A Lake District summer holiday
Images of a Lake District summer holiday: blue, blue skies sunlit fell tops shimmering lakes and tarns glistening becks that gurgle with glee wide open spaces all to oneself – and perhaps one’s companions too What’s there not to like? … Read More
Weekend day out in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is, as usual, chock full of things to see and do. This first weekend in July 2015 is no different. Activities range from the more mundane to some more exciting events. Here are a few … Read More
Lake District: things to see & do this weekend
The beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria is never short of things to see and do. This weekend, as usual, there is lots to keep all and sundry occupied. Why not come and join us for a great weekend break … Read More
May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the Lake District
We are now about midway through Spring and May Day is coming up to celebrate this wonderful season. Suitably enough, May Day in 2015 falls on 1st May, which during European pagan times celebrated the first day of Summer. Now … Read More