I thought I would share some images of Lake Windermere and the fells that I took from our guest house today. Our B&B, Blenheim Lodge, is situated on Brantfell, a picturesque expanse of hilly fields and walks covering numerous fell … Read More
English Lake District
A romantic New Year break in the Lake District
Imagine a scenic Lakeland backdrop. You, the couple, silhouetted against the grandeur of high fells as you stroll, hand in hand, along Windermere’s picturesque lakeshore. Stop for a moment and look out over the lake. There! Yachts bob amongst the waves, whilst … Read More
New Year’s Eve will be here soon
I thought, at the beginning of 2015, that it felt a slow moving year. Yet now it seems but the blink of an eye that the end of the year is nigh! 2015 will be over in just 31 days, … Read More
Be part of the community in the Lakes
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
Painting in a gallery
I was never so chuffed as to receive an email from one of our talented guests who has recently had her painting of the view from her room selected by an art gallery. Donna and her husband came to stay … 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
Fabulous November weather!
We have had such a fabulous November day today. It was warm, very sunny, and without a breath of wind. Then I watched the news and could hardly believe what I saw on television as much of the country suffered … 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