Discounted school holiday breaks in the Lakes

It’s February midterm holidays and schools are out! Why not take a break in the Lake District? All the usual attractions and amenities are open, as are the shops, restaurants, pubs, etc. So, if you are looking for a getaway … Read More

Last minute Valentine’s Day weekend late availability

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend very very soon; and if you are still looking for a breakaway to someplace pretty and romantic, we do have last minute Valentine’s Day weekend late availability at Blenheim Lodge, our bed and breakfast guest house situated in … Read More

Room Grab Offer

It’s odd how things come to mind when one is sitting in a car and driving along a motorway. As Hubby drove and my mind went into idling mode whilst contemplating the drab grey of bleak unending road, I found … Read More

‘How do I love thee?’

I wrote recently about sharing romantic verse as we approach 14th February, Valentine’s Day. One way of showing how much you care is to write your own romantic verse to your other half. Here is a heartfelt poem by Elizabeth … Read More

Be my Valentine

New Year’s Day is past and now it is time to plan on making a fuss of one very special person in your life – your significant other. What better time is there than Valentine’s Day? Plan something special – … Read More

Wishing all our guests Happy New Year 2014

Just a short post to wish all our guests a happy New Year in 2014. This will be our 12th New Year at Blenheim Lodge and it couldn’t be more different from our first one here! During our 1st New … Read More

See in the New Year by Lake Windermere

2013 seemed to stretch long before us when we first entered it in January; yet, within days, 2013 will come to a close and we will soon be bringing in the new year of 2014. I remember when we first … Read More

An anniversary outing

25th November is our wedding anniversary and Hubby and I had taken a little break to go a-wandering. We had a great day out and enjoyed the change of scenery. Coincidentally, we were also hosting a couple celebrating their 25th … Read More

Scenic views snapped from Blenheim Lodge

As we enter mid-November, I thought I would share some photographs I have taken recently of the views from our guest rooms at Blenheim Lodge. The photo below shows Lake Windermere and the fells as seen from our hilltop B&B … Read More

Autumn in the Lake District

The Lake District is truly one of those places on Earth that looks beautiful all year round. Despite the anomalies of the current Autumn weather, where it can rain one minute and shine in the next, there can be no … Read More

Some lovely Lake Windermere photos

Blenheim Lodge is situated on a fell top in Bowness-on-Windermere, in the heart of the English Lake District. Bowness village itself sits on the banks of Lake Windermere, an easy stroll from our Bed and Breakfast Guest House. As today … Read More

A tiny oasis

Today, being a beautiful sunny day, I decided to take a run to Ambleside. This small town is 5 miles from Blenheim Lodge, our Bed and Breakfast Guest House in Bowness-on-Windermere in the English Lake District National Park. I drove … Read More