‘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
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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
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
Pretty villages in the Lake District
There are many towns, villages and hamlets in Cumbria, home of the English Lake District. My inspiration for today’s post comes from watching ‘Escape to the Country’ this afternoon. The presenter, Alistair Campbell, was helping a couple to find a … 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
A surprise visit
Around 3 pm today, I heard our front doorbell ring and wondered who it could be. On going to the door, I saw two familiar people standing there, both of whom we hadn’t been expecting to see again until next … 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
Visiting ‘our home from home’
Hubby and I said goodbye this morning to some guests dear to our hearts. Heather, her husband, and her mother hail from Northern Ireland and they have been visiting us now for the last 10 years. Her mother always says … 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
A lazy summer holiday in the Lakes
This weekend, we had staying with us a man and his wife who were celebrating his big birthday. Normally, he said, they would have rented a caravan but this time his wife was treating him. She had even told him … 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