What To Do In The Lake District & Cumbria By: Emma Harltey | - Having just re-visited the United Kingdom for a week I had time to visit one of my all time favorite places in the UK. The Lake District is one of the most pretty and traditional areas of England, it is a favorite spot for adventure, countryside views and a real English experience. The food is good, the people are welcoming and there is endless things to do and places to see.
Greystoke "€" It"€™s Not All About Tarzan! By: Sally | - Greystoke is a charming little village with traditional slate roofed cottages dating from the 17th century. Just five miles west of Penrith, Greystoke has a pretty village green with an ancient market cross thought to date back to the early 1600s. Unfortunately it has no direct link to Tarzan but we think he once stayed at one of the very first Lake District holiday cottages in the area.
The Best That Keswick Limousine Service By: Jack S Dawson | - When you set out to make an impression, you think of the best venue, the kind of sights a person will like and even the food they would appreciate. One of the things that are often relegated to the background is the use of high class transportation. That is where a limousine comes in. A limo can instantly up the wow factor to any event. Whether it is a wedding, a reception, prom night, an anniversary, touring a wine country, anything can be made memorable with the right kind of limo.
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Santa Special At Threlkeld Quarry By: Sally | - On a bitterly cold and grey December afternoon, William and Merryn braved the outside carriages on the Santa Special. They very much enjoyed sitting behind Ian the engine driver and his collie dog Jip, who howled with excitement when the tooting engine horn signalled the start of the ride! Mince pies and mulled wine kept the adults happy whilst there was a trip to see Father Christmas in his decorated portacabin grotto (!) for the children.
Keswick "€" A Few Ideas By: Sally | - Keswick is awash with activities you can do straight from your front door. Come rain or shine there are an abundance of things to keep you occupied whether it be indoor or outdoor. The choice is yours but here are just a few ideas.
George Fishers
Although not the cheapest outdoor shop in Keswick, it certainly prides itself on knowledgeable staff and excellent customer service. Its an experience just browsing the floors of clothing and equipment. Up in the rafters you will f ... Tags:Lake District cottages, Keswick cottages
Stubborn Four-year-old Leads Mother To Take Up Rug Cleaning In Keswick By: Art Gib | - Recently my poor sister-in-law has been devoting more time each day on rug cleaning in Keswick than anyone should have to devote to this cause in a life time. All the credit for this new change in lifestyle can be given to my cute yet stubborn nephew who refuses to be potty trained.
He knows what the toilet is for and for the most part he knows when to use it, but when he is having fun doing something else, he has no problem using the carpet, the couch, or anything else at his dis ... Tags:RUG CLEANING AURORA, rug cleaning keswick
Whinlatter Forest (near Keswick) By: Sally | - Kids Keswick is a superb guide of 50 things to do with children in and near to Keswick (and the Borrowdale valley). One such extract leads families to Whinlatter Forest, just above the village of Braithwaite (5 mins from Keswick). I took the children there while Grandad and Uncle Simon went on the Go Ape high ropes course we could follow them around while having a fabulous time playing on the absolutely fantastic (free) playground that they have there. This opened in May 2011 and should b ... Tags:self catering lake district, lake district cottages, holiday cottages lake district, cottages in the lake district, cottages lake district, Keswick co
A Remembrance Walk Up Great Gable By: Sally | - The second Sunday in November. A day of respect and remembrance for those who fought and were killed in the First World War, and a day of respect and remembrance for those who are still fighting and dying. This is the day that many of us here in the Lake District make the 2-3 hour trek up to the top of Great Gable to pay our respects.
Keswick Business Woman Praised For Contribution To The County By: Sally | - Sally Fielding, winner of this years Womens Business Woman of the Year, has been praised for her contribution to the economy of Cumbria, as well as for being an inspiration to other women in business, by judges of the prestigious award run by the Cumbrian Chamber of Commerce.
A Walk To Tewet Tarn Near Keswick In The Lake District By: Sally | - Today Daisy and I went on one of our favourite Lake District walks (just a little bimble really), over to Tewet Tarn which is in St Johns in the Vale, five mins outside Keswick. There are several Keswick cottages in the area which would make an ideal base. This walk starts at the little Church in St Johns in the Vale. To get there, take the A66 from Keswick and then just outside of Keswick, turn right (signed Burns). This takes you on the old A66 road. At the end of this road, turn righ ... Tags:Lake District Cottages, Eskdale, Keswick cottages
About The Ravenstone Hotel By: Ravenstone Hotel | - The Ravenstone Hotel was converted from a Family Country House into a luxurious and comfortable hotel in 1950. Overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and set against the backdrop of Skiddaw gives guests a perfect vantage point for breath taking views and glimpses of the neighbouring Ospreys. A brief drive from the picturesque market town of Keswick the Ravenstone Hotel is conveniently located for many North Lake district walks and attractions.
The Nineteen en-suite rooms are decorated to a high s ... Tags:Ravenstone Hotel, Keswick, Lake District Hotel, Keswick
Holker Hall: A Beautiful Stately Home In The Lake District By: Sally | - Weve just come back from a beautiful day at Holker Hall & Gardens in the South Lake District it takes an hour to get there from several Keswick cottages, or if you are staying in Eskdale it is a 45 minute drive. From either Keswick or Eskdale, the drive is a pleasant one taking you through some of the best scenery that the Lake District has to offer.
The Keswick Beer Festival By: Sally | - Just an update for anyone who has forgotten the weekend of the 4th of June is the Keswick Beer Festival and there are still a few tickets left for the Friday night. What a fine excuse for booking a short break for that weekend in the Lake District to come and enjoy the sun (hopefully) and some of the finest ales ever to have been brewed on this Fair Isle.
Celebrating The Royal Wedding In The Lake District By: Sally | - There are lots of celebrations being held throughout the Lake District to celebrate the Royal Wedding, so if you are staying at one of the many self catering cottages in the Lake District you dont need to worry that youll risk missing the action on the big day.
The Rannerdale Bluebells Are Out! By: Sally | - I was planning to take advantage of the Sunshine this morning and give the lawn the first mow of the season. Mr Harper, our neighbouring farmer doesnt like to see good grass going to waste and when I was greeted by the sight of several ewes and lambs feasting on poor lawn it was perfect timing!
Muncaster Castle "€" A Trip Down Memory Lane. By: Sally | - Today I took a trip down memory lane and had a day out at Muncaster Castle by Ravenglass (near Eskdale). Boldly passing all the people having ice-creams and cake at the caf I knocked on the private entrance door at the castle of Iona and Peter Pennington who run Muncaster, and whose family have lived there for over 800 years. Bruno (my 4 year old) was very excited because he thought we were going to meet the Queen.
Easter In The Lake District By: Sally | - Whats going on in the Lake District this Easter? Well the answer is that its not all bluebells, daffodils and gambolling lambs Theres chocolate too!
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway has commissioned a giant Easter Egg and over the Easter holidays they are running a guess the weight competition with free entry to all travellers and a giant Easter Egg for the winner.
Three Fun Free Things To Do In The Lake District By: Sally | - The activities below have been chosen with children in mind. However, I have had a fabulous time just with my mates doing these things, and we ought to know better as were all in our 30s!
Stepping into a fairy circle a village walk in Rosthwaite
The Theatre By The Lake In Keswick - Summer Events By: Sally | - Weve just received details of the Summer Season at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and it looks like they have some real crackers lined up.
The Eskdale Corn Mill By: Sally | - The Eskdale Mill in the hamlet of Boot takes its water from the beautiful Whillan Beck, which runs down from Burnmoor Tarn, high on the fell below the imposing Scafell. There are plenty of self catering lake district cottages in the area which would make a great base from which to explore the valley further.
Take them to Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick and forget about the history of it, forget the mystery within it, forget even the beauty surrounding it (although it is worth taking a moment to enjoy that wow factor), just spend a happy hour there playing hide and seek. We went there yesterday, just me and the three littlies aged 4, 2 and 1.
Half Term Family Activities In The Lake District - Keswick, Eskdale & Wasdale By: Sally | - There is plenty going on in the Lake District over half term this week. If youre staying in Lake District cottages in Keswick you might like to try one of the following that Ive picked out that seem of particular interest.
The Theatre by the Lake in Keswick are pulling out all the stops and have something for everyone for most of the week. I was particularly taken by How the Koala Learnt to Hug. It looks as though there are some great characters telling great stories ... Tags:Lake District Cottages, Eskdale, Keswick cottages
Following The Seasons In The Lake District By: Sally | - Everyone knows that the Lake District is beautiful. Each season has its own character, so no two visits would ever be the same. There is an abundance of self catering Lake District cottages to help enhance your visit. Here are some of our seasonal favourites...
Lake District Breweries By: Sally | - I hear a rumour that there are 28 breweries in Cumbria. Certainly, I ran out of fingers AND toes listing the ones that come readily to mind! I tried to come up with a Top Ten from that fabulous long list, but I'm afraid it just wouldn't get shorter than fourteen. There are plenty of self catering lake district cottages to stay in near these breweries, it"d be crazy to miss out. So, in no particular order, enjoy!
Walk Around Bassenthwaite By: Sally | - This is a fabulous walk, not least because it takes in a good pub halfway round!
We park near St Bega"s church which is a lovely little church, built on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake over 900 years ago. To get to St Bega"s, follow the A591 from Keswick (where you will find several lake district cottages) towards Bassenthwaite. Carry on for about 4 miles and then turn left down a small single tracked road (signed Bassenthwaite Lake & Scarness). The parking for St Bega"s ... Tags:Cottages in the Lake District, Lake District cottages
Animal Magic In The Lake District By: Sally | - The Lake District has an amazing variety of animals and birds. Creatures that you never, or rarely, see anywhere else in the country are readily spotted here, as well as farm animals in abundance. Wild animals, such as deer, fell ponies, stoats and red squirrels aren"t everywhere, but if you go to the right places, quietly enough and often enough, you will spot them. There are few sweeter sights than a family of white-flashed stoats running in their wiggling, spiralling way across the road ... Tags:self catering, lake district cottages, holiday cottages
Christmas Capers In The Lake District By: Sally | - Santa on a steam train, a squirrel on a boat, an illuminated castle, lunch in a medieval hall and a party with Lady Gaga. The Lakes has its usual astonishing variety of Christmas entertainment, and the above is (nearly) all true!
According to Rheged, Santa has several holiday cottages in the lake district, which is just as well as he plans on spending quite a lot of time there before he returns to the North Pole to pack for the big trip.
Stately Homes In The Lake District By: Sally | - Here in the Lake District and Cumbria our major buildings are different in character to those in many other parts of the country. Many started out as small castles, built here in the buffer region between more populous parts of England and marauding medieval Scots. Some were simple fortified towers, now built into private farmhouses scattered throughout the east of the county, and others have been developed over the ages into grand stone edifices. Some holiday cottages in the lake district can b ... Tags:self catering lake district, lake district cottages, holiday cottages lake district, cottages in the lake district, cottages lake district
Churches Of The Lake District By: Sally | - The Lake District"s churches are nothing like those found in other parts of the country. It has always had a small, static population, and as a result, the churches are usually tiny, with small graveyards providing the resting-place for generations of the same families. Our county"s cathedral is a long way to the north in the border city of Carlisle.
Hotels In Keswick By: Monica Griffiths | - The little charming parish of Keswick, which is snuggled in Cumbria, England, is one of the most relaxing holiday destinations in England. With a wide array of shops, restaurants, hotels and galleries, and ample activities and attractions to enjoy Keswick is a great holiday destination. There are plenty of things to do in Keswick you can visit the car museum, the pencil museum and the magnificent theatre. Keswick is well known for its natural beauty with gorgeous mountains (Fells), a ... Tags:Keswick Hotels
Charming Keswick By: Monica Griffiths | - Keswick is a charming little market town found within the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England. With a population of just about 5000 people, this civil parish lies within the historic county boundaries of Cumberland and dates back to the 13th century. Keswick is a perfect holiday destination, especially if you are looking for a fun filled relaxing holiday with friends and family. With a wide array of shops, restaurants, hotels and galleries, and ample activities and attractions to enjoy ... Tags:Keswick Hotels
Dog Friendly Pubs In The Lake District By: Sally | - Cumbria is a great place for dogs. Wherever you go, you see visitors and pooches touring the Lake District. Whether it"s racing up the fell, tugging the lead through town, running for the lake - always carrying an infeasibly large stick "" or sitting nobly waiting for leftover sandwiches, this is dog country.
Locals love dogs, too. I can guarantee you"ll see several sheepdogs leaning fearlessly into turns on the back of a tractor or quad bike, possibly whilst keeping one paw ... Tags:self catering, lake district, holiday cottages
Outdoor Activities In The Lake District By: Sally | - As a land of mountains, lakes and coast, the Lake District area is home to a great variety of outdoor activity centres. Many of them are happy to embrace all levels of experience and age and offer everything from short taster sessions to day-long adventures. Here is my pick of the best. There are several holiday cottages in the lake district which would make an ideal base from which to experience these fabulous activities.
Top Ten Spas In The Lake District By: Sally | - Let the long autumn and winter ease by and indulge yourself at one of the local spas the lake District has to offer. We have reviewed our top ten spas to help you have a relaxing break and don"t forget there are plenty of holiday cottages in the lake district to make it that little bit extra special.
1. Armathwaite Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake
There could be no more relaxing location for a spa than this spectacular country house set in 400 acres of parkland on the shores ... Tags:self catering, lake district, holiday cottages in the lakes
Rail Travel From Cockermouth By: Adrian Vultur | - The third line into the Lakes was the only one to pass through the area; it ran from Cockermouth (which had been linked to Workington' since 1847) through Keswick to Penrith, and was opened in 1865. The main reason for building this line was to bring low phosphorous coke from Durham via the line over Stainmore to the iron works of West Cumberland (with a return cargo of iron), but it was routed through Keswick rather than going north of Skiddaw (with its lead and copper mines) in order to tap th ... Tags:Things to do in the lake district
Lake District Spa Breaks By: jennyhicks | - The English Lake District is one of fifty places worldwide that National Geographic states is a must to visit, and there is no better way than to combine it with a Lake District spa treatment.
Combining a spa treatment with a holiday or weekend away is becoming more and more popular. With the stresses of work and family life, the ability for total relaxation and making the most out of a much deserved weekend break is a must.
Art And Literature In Grasmere And Keswick By: jennyhicks | - The scenery surrounding the town of Keswick makes it easy to understand how artists are so interested in this area. There are a number of artists that have made a move to the area permanently.
Keswick is in the centre of the some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK. On one side there is Skiddaw loaming over at an incredible height of 3054 feet above sea level, the fourth highest mountain in the Lake District and on the other side the tranquillity of Derwentwater. Skiddaw dominate ... Tags:Grasmere, keswick, hotels, accommodation, travel, lake distr
Grasmere Hotels For A Literary Holiday By: jennyhicks | - Grasmere is located approximately 5 miles north of Ambleside along the A591 and 13 miles south of Keswick.
Grasmere is stunning village, one of the most picturesque but what Grasmere is most famous for is one particular past inhabitant, William Wordsworth. Wordsworth lived in Grasmere for 14 years and was quoted in saying it is, the loveliest spot that man hath ever found. Dove Cottage is where he lived until 1808 and it is now a museum and art gallery dedicated to the life ... Tags:Grasmere, hotels, accommodation, travel, lake district, uk,
Bassenthwaite Lake And The Surrounding Area By: jennyhicks | - Bassenthwaite Lake is the only true lake in the Lake District with the other bodies of water actually being waters, meres or tarns. It is large at approximately 4 miles long but is the shallowest piece of water in the Lake District. Bassenthwaite Lake is linked to Derwent Water by the River Derwent.
Bassenthwaite Lake is a key habitat for the ospreys, a National Nature Reserve and a Special Area of Conservation owned and managed by the Lake District Na ... Tags:hotels, lake district, hotel, travel, accommodation, keswick
Fell Walking In The Borrowdale Valley By: jennyhicks | - Wainwright described one part of the Borrowdale Valley as ...the loveliest square mile in Lakeland. The Borrowdale Valley has some of the most famous fells in the Lake District and is most notably flanked by the dramatic peaks of Scafell Pike and Skiddaw. A truly mesmerising location and the reason that the Borrowdale Valley has some of the UKs most stunning fell walks. The Wainwright walks in the area can be found in the Western Fells edition of his famous pictorial guides ... Tags:Lake district, hotels, Keswick, accommodation, travel
How Cumbria Hotels Are Beating The Recession By: jennyhicks | - Although the hotel and tourism industry is one of the first industries to see the onset of a recession or economic downturn, they are the first the react. A hotel business is built on statistics of guest numbers, gross profit and efficiency. Hotels are famous for special break offers, vouchers and other such incentives.
Hotels are having to think even more creatively in order to entice guests in these tough times. With so many Lake District hotels offering discounted rates, whic ... Tags:hotels, lake district, hotel, travel, accommodation, keswick
Lake District Weddings The Most Romantic Destination By: jennyhicks | - With the Lake District being named most romantic destination this Valentines, it isnt surprising that couples then want to return to get married. A staggering 31% of couples interviewed voted for the Lake District over destinations such as the Cotswolds, Bath and York.
The Lake District has been a popular destination for some time for couples escaping for a romantic weekend break or holiday. Cumbria and The Lake District has a varied choice of areas offering differ ... Tags:lake district, weddings, cumbria, hotels, venues, wedding
Wonderful Albemarle County Real Estate Outside Charlottesville! By: Kristi Ambrose | - If you are looking for variety as far as prices and properties go, then Albemarle County is the perfect place for you. This is a beautiful county surrounded by incredible properties all ranging from around $200k on up to $7 million! There are also several different types of homes you could be looking at including homes, farms, historic properties and even land. Depending on what you want and what price your looking for you could find some really incredible properties around the Albemarle County ... Tags:real estate albemarle virginia, real estate keswick albemarle charlottesville, homes in southern albem
Luxury Family Holidays By: mikeandrew | - When it comes to family holidays parents want a bit of luxury and do not always want to camp or stay self catering. Times are changing and hoteliers are waking up to the idea that families are a large market hardly targeted. There are some hotels that operate a strict no children policy but many hotels who are quite happy having them stay are adapting rooms and creating fun things for children to do to entice families to stay.
Lake District Hotels In Keswick And The Borrowdale Valley, English Lake District By: jennyhicks | - Not only is the scenery and the nearby lake, Derwentwater giving spectacular views, but the fells are some of the best in the county for walking. The most famous fell being Scafell Pike, the largest mountain in England standing at a stagering 978 metres (3209 feet). This dominates the panorama for miles around.
Lake District Spa Treatments By: jennyhicks | - Combining a spa treatment with a holiday or weekend away is becoming more and more popular. With the stresses of work and family life, the ability for total relaxation and making the most out of a much deserved weekend break is a must.
Spas located within Lake District hotels are the most convenient and give the most relaxation as the guest can simply come down from their room and within a matter of seconds be in having a spa treatment, no need to get in a car or walk for miles ... Tags:lake district, hotels, borrowdale, keswick, hotel, spa, pamper, health, beauty, treatment, massage, waxing, tanning, cumbria
Spectacular Glaciated Scenery In Keswick By: Douglas Scott | - Keswick on Derwentwater and the Northern Lakes covers one half of the Lake District National Park. Within such a compact area as the North Lakes it is very easy to explore the neighbouring valleys and secluded places. To the east, for example, you can enjoy the lakeside paths beside Thirlmere. To the west you can explore the delights of Whinlatter mountain forest.
The landscape of the Northern Lake District is of spectacular glaciated scenery, ranging from the rugged central volca ... Tags:Antiques, Accommodation, Scenery
Derwent Water: Jewel Of England"€™s Lake District By: Steven Cronin | - Perhaps what surprised me more than anything was the number of foreign tongues I heard about town. Keswick was more cosmopolitan than I had imagined. It had moved with the times, but retained many of its old values. Many well-known retailers are present, but Keswick maintains deep roots to ancient past.
