Today, I thought I would write about some eateries our guests at Blenheim Lodge have tried whilst staying with us. Hubby and I are often asked to recommend places to eat, but since we have not been to eat in … Read More
English Lake District
Lake District summer break
The Lake District is an absolutely stunning location for a holiday any time of the year, but in the summer, with the addition of extra transport options through the Cross Lakes Experience, a summer break in the Lakes gets even … Read More
Weekend breaks in the Lake District
The Lake District is Cumbria’s jewel in the crown. Located within easy reach of conurbations nearby, the Lakes offer a fantastic retreat to suit all budgets and styles of relaxation: from roaming around towns and villages, eating, shopping, and sightseeing … Read More
Summer’s here
Summer arrived with a flourish of bright sunshine on a windless day on Saturday just past. Such lovely weather even occasioned mention in the UK’s national papers, so it must have been something to behold indeed in terms of the … Read More
Walking in the Lake District
We have had quite a number of walkers staying with us recently, with many reaching us on foot as they come off The Dales Way. Blenheim Lodge is quietly located on a fell, with easy access to the fields, woodlands, … Read More
May Bank Holiday B&B rooms with views
The May Spring Bank Holiday long weekend is coming up, starting this Friday, 24th May 2013. Why not make a breakaway from your normal routine and join us at Blenheim Lodge in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park? Our … Read More
Scrambled eggs
Well, it isn’t quite ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, but it will have to do. I was thrilled when I received confirmation today of a post written by Michael Franco about our Bed and Breakfast, Blenheim Lodge. It is just a simple … Read More
May Spring Bank Holiday long weekend
The May Spring Bank Holiday long weekend starts on Friday, 24th May. At Blenheim Lodge, we still have some late availability, with different rooms available on different dates. Here are some details. For a romantic break, we have The Coniston … Read More
Romantic breaks in the Lake District
What do you think of when you imagine a romantic break? Does your mind conjure fuzzy-edged soft focus images of a loving couple walking hand in hand along a petal-strewn treelined avenue, with glorious cherry blossoms bursting with fresh pink … Read More
Evening light
One of the nicest things to do in the Lake District is to watch the sun set at the end of a lovely sunny day. I am sitting in our lounge at present looking at the ball of bright light … Read More
Adventures in the Lake District
Now that Spring has officially arrived, I thought it might be a good time to write about some of the adventures that one can enjoy in the Lake District. Not all adventures need to risk life and limb, so here … Read More