We played host yesterday to a young couple on a short break. They were amazed at the views we have from our rooms. In fact, like many others before them, they thought that the photos we have do not quite … Read More
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Pretty Lakeland force becks
The Lake District, home of numerous lakes, is naturally also fed by myriad rivers and becks. Some of the latter look very picturesque indeed, and would make ideal postcard pictures. Many becks precede or act as receptacles for waterfalls or … Read More
Lake District byways
I am a poor traveller, as I suffer from motion sickness. I used to take travel sickness pills as a young girl, and my first taste of airplane travel involved my sitting as upright as possible in my seat with … Read More
Lake District wonders
The Lake District is such a special place because of how it looks and what it symbolises. When one thinks of the Lake District, the image is one of outstanding physical beauty and peaceful serenity. The Lake District is still … Read More
Classic car shows
I watched ‘Flog It!’ today on location at the Coventry Transport Museum, which made me think about the annual classic car shows and rallies in the Lake District. Working and living in a Bed and Breakfast in Bowness-on-Windermere, we often … Read More
Postcards of the Lake District
The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, and most postcards do this well. However, great picture postcards do not simply capture an image but go one step further: they encapsulate within the confines of a small … Read More
Day out on the buses
This morning saw me helping an elderly couple who wanted to visit the areas between Bowness-on-Windermere and Keswick. As they did not have private transport and the skies were a bright blue with every indication of good weather for the … Read More
Some Cumbrian denizens
I was going through another lot of photographs today taken by Pui when we were out together in the summer. It occurred to me that some creatures living in Cumbria and the Lake District are so common that they seem … Read More
Lake District then and now
I came across some old photos of the Lake District and thought it would be fun to compare them with present day photos of the same scenes. I think old photos are a wonderful means of conveying the life and … Read More
Single rooms in Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness-on-Windermere is a bustling town with serviced accommodation to suit all budgets. Most hotels, guest houses, and small bed and breakfasts offer double, twin and family rooms, but not many have single rooms to let. At Blenheim Lodge, however, we … Read More
A muggy day
Today has been what I call a ‘muggy’ day. Despite rather overcast skies and a sun valiantly trying to peep through dense clouds, it has been a warm and humid day, with not so much as a breath of wind … Read More
Active summer holidays in the Lakes
Activity breaks are excellent fun for guests who enjoy the great outdoors. At Blenheim Lodge, the great outdoors are literally on our doorstep. For example, simply take a minute’s stroll from the front door of our B&B in Bowness-on-Windermere and … Read More