This year seems to be positively rushing along: very soon, the Early May Bank Holiday weekend will be upon us. This Bank Holiday weekend actually begins on Friday, 29th April, with the actual May Bank Holiday itself falling on Monday, … Read More
Windermere B&B special offers
Fell Foot Park in afternoon sunshine
The bright afternoon sunshine made my mind up – Hubby, Zack and I were going for a walk at Fell Foot. Once the parkland gardens to a 17th century mansion house sadly demolished by its then owner, Oswald Henley, in … Read More
Enjoy a getaway in the Lakes this weekend
The Lake District is beautiful anytime of the year. Yes, like all other parts of the UK, we get all kinds of weather thrown at us, but this amazing landscape retains its innate splendour come rain or shine. The Lakes … Read More
Beatrix Potter’s 150th anniversary
Fans of Beatrix Potter the world over will have a great time visiting the authoress’s much loved Lake District this year. It is the 150th anniversary of her birth and the National Trust is putting on some special events in … Read More
Late availability for Easter B&B breaks
Easter is coming and we still have some late availability for bed and breakfast accommodation at our Bowness guest house, Blenheim Lodge. All our bedrooms have views – either to Lake Windermere and the fells, or to fell woodland and … Read More
A little walk by Windermere
We live in Bowness-on-Windermere, a mere 5-minute walk to the shores of Windermere. However, over the years, Windermere, the lake, has become known as ‘Lake Windermere’, which makes some language purists cringe. Windermere itself is a town about 1 mile … Read More
A bridge across
The A591 is considered the most beautiful highway in England. And, indeed, this Cumbrian motorway winds through some of the most spectacular scenery to be had in the Lake District National Park. From Bowness-on-Windermere in the South Central Lakes where … Read More
Discounted February and March B&B breaks
It’s that time of the year when the Winter blues begin to creep up upon one. . . . It’s time to take a well-deserved break! It’s time to rejuvenate those spirits and enjoy a short escape – even an escapade! Come … Read More
New Instagram page
We have just started an Instagram page and do enjoy putting up photos on it. One of our favourite photos is of Monty, our Pyrenean Mountain Dog which died some eight years past. We still remember him with fondness. Monty … Read More
What a beautiful morning, afternoon and evening!
I couldn’t resist putting a link to this Blog from my other WordPress Blog. We have just had such a gorgeous day and I wanted to share it with everyone: https://bownessbedandbreakfast.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/a-fabulous-february-day/ The Lake District National Park is one place on … Read More
Current Special Offers
As we enter February, we have put up some new Special Offers for Winter and Spring. Many people think that there is not much to see and do in the Lake District National Park during these seasons, but actually there … Read More
Book a last minute Valentine’s weekend break
Valentine’s Day weekend will be here very soon – actually, in less than a month! Will you arrange a special treat for your beloved on Valentine’s Day? This year, Valentine’s Day falls neatly during the weekend . . . so … Read More