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
Romantic Breaks
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
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
Bag a Springtime break offers in the Lakes
Take advantage of our Springtime deals and bag a great offer for your Bed and Breakfast stay in the Lake District National Park. We have THREE OFFERS available to suit your time away to recharge those batteries! Here they are … Read More
Late availability, Spring, and current B&B offers
We have been spending sometime lately updating our bed and breakfast packages, and I thought I would share these with you here. Some are available only when booking direct with us on the telephone or by email details, which you … Read More
February break in the Lakes: what to see and do?
Our butcher delivered our order today and exclaimed, ‘Everyone is back to work, and we are so busy!’ It’s true: those guest houses, eateries, and attractions that had taken a rest over the past eight weeks are now open with … Read More
Love song for Valentine’s weekend
Only another week to Valentine’s Day weekend, and it has put me in mind of a very popular song when I was a young girl. You can listen to Herman’s Hermits singing this song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gatIk3z9a7Y. There’s a kind of hush … Read More
Stay and fish with a top angler
Recently, we made contact with Eric Hope, a top angler who came to visit us one sunny December afternoon. Eric owns Hemmingways Fishing and offers guided angling trips and fishing tuition in Cumbria. This is what he says on his … 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
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
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