Thinking of doing something special on Valentine’s Day? How about a romantic weekend getaway in the Lake District National Park? We have late availability of rooms with views of Lake Windermere and the fells available at Blenheim Lodge and would love … Read More
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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
Valentine’s Day romance deals
February 14th, Valentine’s Day, will be here in a matter of weeks. Have you thought of how you and your special someone would like to celebrate it yet? It is the one day that husbands and fiances, boyfriends and would-be … 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
A successful family get together
A couple of days ago I wrote about a large family occasion where a birthday boy was about to turn 90 years of age. Fourteen people of varying ages arrived over the weekend, and stayed in nine of our bedrooms … Read More
Family occasions
This weekend will see us hosting a large family party for a birthday boy of some 90 years. There will be their kids and grandkids, in-laws and out-laws (only joking). There will be a large birthday cake and candles, a … Read More
A golden anniversary
‘Ring, ring. Ring, ring. Ring, ring.’ The telephone shrilled loudly, calling my attention to its summons as I was having my quiet time. I picked up the phone, and a nice-sounding lady asked whether we could help with arranging a … Read More
Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere
I wonder sometimes about the number of similar or identical names that are given to towns, cities, villages and hamlets in one country, not to mention many countries in the world. For example, a search for ‘Windermere’ will not only … Read More