This weekend we’ll be deserting our post & enjoying the wedding of two good friends of ours, Stig Mutch & Catherine Alderton. Stig served as my ‘Best Man’ 10 years ago despite the thought of standing and making a speech in front of our families nearly sending him into shock. Heather & I would like [...]
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Tough Mudder Scotland draws nearer
May 16, 2012 – 11:04 am
If you are a regular reader of our blog you may already know my intention to take part in ‘Tough Mudder Scotland 2012‘, possibly the most difficult 1 day obstacle course to be found anywhere. Training has had a few setbacks in recent weeks as I injured my knee and struggled to run more than [...]
Holly Tree Cottage, Chapel Stile
May 2, 2012 – 8:13 am
Holly Tree Cottage is a true gem. Situated on the outskirts of Chapel Stile looking out across Langdale Valley towards Lingmoor it offers everything you’d need for a relaxing holiday for four people. John & Hazel (the owners) love their little slice of The lake District and make regular trips to Holly Tree in [...]
Turn off, tune in & drop out
April 26, 2012 – 12:50 pm
Do any of us really know what we want, or putting it another way – what is really good for us. Heather & I enjoy what we do but like everyone else (gross generalization time) are sometimes guilty of not seeing the wood for the trees. Our company name ‘The Good Life’ came from a [...]
Lake District Special offers
April 24, 2012 – 9:57 am
It’s never too late plan a week off, we have a few cottages still available for next week (starting Friday 27th April & Sat 28th). Last minute breaks come with 25% off the regular full week price so it’s bargain time for anyone at a loose end. It may well be one of the best [...]