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
Last minute Easter and Spring breaks
Easter is just round the corner, and Spring is here! Do come and join us for a relaxing break this Springtime at Blenheim Lodge. Can we tempt you with: Easter Weekend We have one room left at Blenheim Lodge for … Read More
Book an Easter break at Blenheim Lodge B&B
Beautiful in all seasons, the Lake District National Park is a wonderful place to visit as it awakens from its Winter sleep. Easter is a great time to visit, with abundant new emerging flora and clear blue skies where birds … Read More
Dear Diary: 14th February 2019 – And they all fell down!
Well, I was the one who fell down actually, but more of that later. 14th February, Valentine’s Day, dawned bright and shiny as a new pin. There weren’t going to be any two ways about it: we were going out … Read More
Dear Diary: 28th January 2019 – the Coffin Route
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) Today’s walk at Rydal Water was a happy one; but as we descended the Corpse Road or Coffin Route from Rydal Cave, my thoughts turned somber. I imagined … Read More
Dear Diary: 17th January 2019 – the angry sheep
Today was one of those days when an old body learns something new! The Lake District, as everyone probably knows, is famous for its sheep rearing. The Herdwick is particularly special to this beautiful National Park. However, it is not … Read More
Dear Diary: 9th January 2019 – on the hunt for Squirrel Nutkin
Today we went out hunting for Squirrel Nutkin! It was a beautiful day: full of sunshine and bright blue skies. There really wasn’t a single dark cloud in the sky that we could see. Nor was there any wind to … Read More
Dear Diary: 5th January 2019 – on how to be a klutz!
It’s New Year 2019, and I thought it might be fun to write diary entries about life at Blenheim Lodge. For those interested in following us, please do: we would be delighted if you would. It would give you an … Read More