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Late availability for Valentine’s Day weekend

We have some late availability for Valentine’s Day weekend. Why not take advantage of our DISCOUNTED TARIFFS and book a romantic break with us? Our Bed and Breakfast accommodation rates start from a mere £69.50 per person per night, including breakfast. Take a … Read More

The last days of December 2023 in the Lake District National Park

It’s 3:25 PM on 28th December 2023 as I begin writing this post. How time flies! The world is less than a handful of days from 2024! What has your year been like? For many, including us, 2023 has been … Read More

Winter – reasons for visiting the Lake District National Park

We are fast approaching Winter, the coldest season in the UK . . . but it can also be the best and coolest time of the year to visit the Lake District National Park. Here are some reasons why! Beautiful all year round! The … Read More

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The Lake District in November sunshine

Believe it or not, the Lake District, like the rest of the UK, does also enjoy exceptional sunny days in November and throughout the year. Yes, believe it! Often, whilst it is raining cats and dogs in other UK towns, … Read More

zack dozing in lounge

Lazy Days in the Lake District National Park

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

Making a SAFE Lake District getaway . . .

Making an Autumn getaway It is almost the end of November and Autumn has all but slipped away from us here in the UK. Nevertheless, we still have almost a month left of Autumn days before Winter brings its – … Read More

Dear Diary: 23rd November 2020 – Re-opening after lockdown

Taking coronavirus precautions Covid-19 precautions are an ongoing thing right now as the whole world knows. As I was writing the previous sentence, WordPress suggested the following material change to my sentence instead: Covid-19 predations are an ongoing thing right now as … Read More

When we moved to Blenheim Lodge . . .

Hearkening back I wrote a post recently on our Bowness Bed and Breakfast blog. I had been going through some old photos which brought back memories of times past. If you would like to read this post, please do take … Read More

Sunshine over my shoulder

Yesterday, it rained in the Lake District National Park. It rained all day and most of the night. It didn’t just rain – it poured. Today, we awoke to bright sunshine. It is so bright that there is a sparkle … Read More

Fun rainy day things to do in the Lakes

Rainy days and fun. Fun and rainy days. Do these two words actually go together?  Oh yes, they do! Lake District rainy day things to do indoors There are lots of places to visit when it’s raining outside. Keep yourselves dry … Read More

The Fairfield double room

Make it a lazy day weekend at Lake Windermere!

Make it a lazy day weekend every time! And Take some lazy days out at Blenheim Lodge and Lake Windermere! Follow our Great Dane’s lazy day example I was wondering what to write about when I heard Horatio snoring. Up … Read More

Tarn Hows

Late Autumn breaks in the English Lake District

Autumn is beautiful in the English Lake District. In fact, it is probably my favourite season of the year, closely followed by Winter. Are you an Autumn lover? Do you enjoy the whoosh of warm/cool breezes brushing against your cheeks? Do Autumn … Read More