I had just emerged from our kitchen when, lo and behold, Hubby called me to introduce Martin, an AA inspector. I hadn’t even heard the door ring as I was busy at the back but there he was in our … Read More
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Enjoy February half-term break in the Lakes
2015 has really moved forward very fast indeed! Not so long ago and I was contemplating turkey and all the trimmings. Fast forward an approximate 8 weeks and we are into the February schools mid-term break. Now, our Bed and … Read More
Love song for Valentine’s weekend
Only another week to Valentine’s Day weekend, and it has put me in mind of a very popular song when I was a young girl. You can listen to Herman’s Hermits singing this song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gatIk3z9a7Y. There’s a kind of hush … Read More
My picture windows
I thought I would share a few photos taken on Thursday from our rooms and porch at Blenheim Lodge. My first thoughts on seeing those views were, ‘Wow!’ I hope you think so too. Take a close look at the … Read More
A romantic gift for your special Valentine
It may be cold in February, but skies are often bright and blue in the Lake District National Park. Anyway, isn’t the cold a great excuse for snuggling up to your Valentine? If you are looking for a getaway with … Read More
The Lake District in the new year
Since the new year began, the Lake District has certainly lived up to its name and displayed a multitude of faces within the past week or so. We have had glorious sunshine; wind and driving rain; calm windless days tempered … Read More
Bowness B&B late availability New Year breaks
From centuries back until now, the Lake District National Park has moved mankind with its mesmerising beauty. Lovely throughout all four seasons of the year, the Lake District is a great place for seeing in the New Year. Ullswater was one … Read More
Late breaks available for New Year in the Lake District
The Lake District National Park is beautiful in all seasons, including the festive New Year period. At Blenheim Lodge, we have late availability rooms with excellent views of Lake Windermere and the fells and would be delighted to welcome guests … Read More
Free gift with every New Year booking
New Year is just round the corner – only THREE WEEKS AWAY! I can hardly believe that we are soon to enter 2015! Doesn’t time move swiftly? And, if you are looking for a quiet retreat to enjoy a few days’ break … Read More
Christmas fairs in the Lake District
The English Lake District National Park is open year round, with local events being organised as normal which visitors to this beautiful area may also enjoy. At this time of year, Christmas fairs are rife, with a number being held during … Read More
Lake District New Year break
2015 is just around the corner and if you are looking for a great break to see in the New Year, why not consider the Lake District National Park? Stay within the National Park itself at Blenheim Lodge and enjoy … Read More
The mysterious Bownessie
Everyone knows about the Loch Ness Monster, but how many people know about Bownessie? Lake Windermere has its very own mysterious resident, and some people have even claimed to see it. Things to see and do in the Lakes? Well, … Read More