Tag Archives: Walking

Lake District Guided walks

  On Monday 1st April, Heather & I joined a walk organised by the National Trust. We’d been looking for something to do with our kids Keira (9) Meri (5) and our dog Elsa rather than waste a bank holiday Monday simply lazing about. The previous Saturday had been spent searching the internet for walking [...]


Miles without Stiles

  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 [...]


Romantic holidays

  We have a selection of beautiful cottages available for a romantic holiday. If you’re looking for a short break, a longer getaway, or your honeymoon, then take a look at our  Lake District Cottages. The Lake District offers so much, if all you like to do is relax and watch the world go by, [...]


Honister Zip Wire rejected

  We have been disappointed to learn this week of the rejection of the ‘Honister Slate Mine, Zip Wire’ project. Heather & I both supported the plan as we felt  it would be a great attraction to have in The Lake District, with a minimal visual impact on the surrounding fells. The scheme has divided [...]


Last Minute Christmas Holidays

  Are you stressed about Christmas? Is the thought of the family gathering the same as an impending trip to the Dentist? Why not escape to The Lake District instead. We can offer a warm welcome, comfortable cottages and a great choice of local pubs and restaurants to relax and unwind.   We still have [...]