At last the days are lengthening, the temperatures rising and the buds and blossom are everywhere. Bird song starts early to welcome in the day and the Lakes are warming up into the summer. May gives us the amazing spectacle of carpets of bluebells and blossom everywhere, and the summer is a joy – …
In January 2011 Beth & Steve Pipe upped sticks and did what most people dream of – they left behind their “normal” lives in Hampshire and gambled it all on a new life in the place of Steve’s youth – beautiful South Cumbria. They started a blog – ‘Cumbrian Rambler’ so their families could follow …
We love a bit of afternoon tea, and decided to treat ourselves with a visit to The Gaddum restaurant at Brockhole-on-Windermere. It’s a great location, right on the A591 between Windermere and Ambleside and walking distance from White Cross Bay. We went in through the rather grand front door, and were welcomed by the very …
“My name is Jack. I get to come on holiday to these parks probably 4 times a year with my ‘human’. I love this place – I believe you humans call it the Lake District – I call it doggie heaven. My favourite things are long walks; lots of water to jump, romp and splash …
Trying to find just the right present for that special someone? How about treating them to a stay in one of our beautiful Lodges here in the Lakes? Great idea – but you’re not sure when they want to come, or how many people? Why not get them a Lake District Lodge Holidays Gift Voucher? They can …
Winter is a magical time of year here in the Lakes, bringing Christmas markets, twinkly lights and good cheer. There are also lots of chances to eat, drink and be merry whilst you enjoy the cold and frosty weather. What better at the end of the day to head back to your snug and warm …
We all love a walk with our dogs – and one that includes a dog-friendly pub along the route, or at the end is absolutely crucial! There are so many great dog-friendly pubs in the Lake District where they welcome our four-legged friends. Some may have a restaurant where pooches aren’t allowed, but there are …
Windermere Lake Cruises is one of the top ten tourist attractions in the UK, and one of our many popular ways to take to the water, here in the Lakes. Their boat services to the western shore of Windermere allow you to enjoy a circular boat/walk around England’s largest lake. We invited the Morgan family …
Trying to find just the right present for that special someone? How about treating them to a stay in one of our beautiful Lodges here in the Lakes? Great idea – but you’re not sure when they want to come, or how many people? Why not get them a Lake District Lodge Holidays Gift Voucher? They can …
Crufts is the biggest and most famous dog show – in the world! We’re at Crufts with Naturo Dog Food, who are launching Grain Free Dog food at the show and we are offering a prize of a short break in June at our super dog-friendly lodge – Elder at Limefitt Park. Here at Lake …
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