Today, I wrote a post about how our Great Dane helped me to get back down a slippery incline. It’s a nice little tale of our kind thoughtful dog which I would never have thought he was capable of. Do … Read More
Competition time!
Hi everyone I am writing about something that we have never done before: a competition! We have today set up a competition on our Facebook Page to offer TWO NIGHTS FREE BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION to a lucky winner. Please … Read More
Dear Diary: 7th May 2020
Another week, and another job of looking for walks nearby our place to discover and enjoy! I was speaking with someone who has agreed to postpone his stay with us due to the Coronavirus lock down, when we exchanged the … Read More
Another sunny Spring day!
Our ongoing Lake District sunshine this Spring has leant much brightness and cheer to residents very much in contrast to the sorry figures that the Coronavirus pandemic is putting into the ground right now. Each day, there are reports on … Read More
Dear Diary: 19th April 2020
“How are you doing?” That’s a question that I’d like to ask my readers today. During this time of the coronavirus, most of us are so focussed on those we care about that we forget about ourselves. So, “How are … Read More
Five things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere
What are the five must do things to see and do in Bowness on Windermere? This pretty village is located on the shores of Windermere, England’s largest natural body of water, is an approximate mile from the town of Windermere, … Read More
Late Autumn breaks in the English Lake District
Autumn is beautiful in the English Lake District. In fact, it is probably my favourite season of the year, closely followed by Winter. Are you an Autumn lover? Do you enjoy the whoosh of warm/cool breezes brushing against your cheeks? Do Autumn … Read More
Lazy Days in the Lake District National Park
Do you enjoy lazy days? Time out for doing things at your leisure or even not doing anything at all? I love lazy days. They allow me to curl up on a sofa and read to my heart’s content. The TV remains switched on … Read More
Dear Diary: 13th November 2019 – Snow on the fells above Lake Windermere
I had to go to the dentist yesterday – never the most enjoyable outing at the best of times! The sky reflected my emotions: everything looked alright, but just that little bit threatening. Lowering clouds dispersed shower spats, but there … Read More
Autumn Offer: Stay 7 nights, get an 8th night FREE!
Autumn’s here! Sunlight glancing off our window panes. Multiple raindrops a-glisten upon spattered glass. The refreshing coolness of autumnal breezes rustling in bushes, blowing through shushing leaves as they bow earthwards. A brilliant rainbow lordly presiding over immense Lake-rimmed, mountain-edged … Read More
Summer Solstice – as the days grow long
Today, 21st June 2019, marks the Summer Solstice in the United Kingdom. On this, the longest day of the year in the Lake District National Park, there are 16 hours and 38 minutes of daylight to enjoy all that the … Read More
Late availability at Whitsun May Bank Holiday Weekend
The Lake District is looking absolutely stunning just now – blue skies and lovely weather that is just right for exploring the Lakes. Birds call cheerily even as I type up this Blog post. Meanwhile, Horatio is snoozing to the … Read More