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 …
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 …
Phew ! It’s a scorcher right now! Hot, humid and the odd thunderstorm thrown in for good measure. Just the weather for a wild swim…. We all love a walk, but can there be anything better than after a few miles underfoot, when you’re hot and bothered, taking the plunge into a river, having a …
We dog-lovers know how important it is to find somewhere we can spend a great dog-friendly holiday! Dogs are a big part of our families, so we’ve rounded up some of the best, most dog-friendly places to have your adventures in the Lakes with your 4-legged friend. Over 65 of our lodges are dog-friendly! Have …
Autumn is here, ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.’ Where else would you rather be but the glorious Lake District? Autumn gold brings its own pleasures – the temperatures drop a bit, we get some more rain, but the colours are always spectacular. Its a bit more relaxed and quieter too, as the kids have …
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 – …
Time to spoil the family with an Autumn Half Term Break? Time off with the family is priceless. Half-term autumn is the last week off of the year, before the big lead-up to Christmas! A week in one of our family lodges gives you lots of ‘us-time’ space to breathe, and plan your own adventure. …
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 …
Our friends at Low Sizergh Barn near Kendal, have put together a new version of their scrumptious Christmas hamper for 2019 to get you feeling seasonal! Simply add one in when you are booking on line or on the phone. Available from 4 November to the end of 2019) All items are locally produced, and …
This year all over the Lake District we’re celebrating what would have been 150 years since Beatrix Potter was born. As locals who live and work in the Lake District, we’ve been doing our own bit of exploring and getting to understand just how important Beatrix was. We’ve all so much to thank this amazing …
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