The Lake District isn’t all about high energy activities and mountains, here in Cumbria we have some of the finest Country houses and gardens which are open to the public and can be enjoyed year round. Whilst staying in our cottages you are within an easy drive of several properties that are truly worth [...]
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March 21, 2013 – 10:28 am
Picture a walk in The Lake District in your head and it’s more than likely you’ll be thinking of walking the high fells. Whilst the fells are a great (and quite strenuous) day out, there is so much on offer for the more leisurely walker which can often be overlooked. . These walks still [...]
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As the Easter holidays approach thoughts turn to planning how you’ll keep the kids occupied whilst on holiday. It doesn’t matter how nice the weather or how nice it is to be all together as a family, at some point one of the kids will utter the fateful words ‘I’m bored!’ Well [...]
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Also tagged Beatrix Potter, Bowness, Easter Egg Hunt, Egg Hunt, Peter Rabbit, The World of Beatrix Potter, things to do, Things to do at Easter with kids, Things to do in the Lake District, Windermere
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February 13, 2013 – 3:14 pm
Since we started our business we’ve been very fortunate to utilize the services of some superb photographers. Our first choice for photos of the local area is usually Stewart Smith Photography as Stewart can always come up with just the right photo for whatever occasion we need. Stewarts imagery focuses on the wild, [...]
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Also tagged Blencathra, cottages in Elterwater, Cottages Lake District, Cumbria, English Lake District, Lake District Cottages, mountains, Photography workshops, Scottish Highlands, Stewart Smith, Stewart Smith Photography, Wastwater
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December 19, 2012 – 10:09 am
To anyone visiting the Langdale area over the festive period our local church service times are listed below. Revd George Wrigley (Mr Wrigles to my 5 yr old ) would love to welcome you to the services, Holy Trinity is one of the major hubs to our community please feel free to join in. [...]