Sally's Blog
Half Term in the Lake District
Added on 17th September 2012
It seems like the summer holidays have barely finished and people are already thinking about half term in October. Quite a few of our cottages have been snapped up already, so if you were thinking of...
Lovely Lake District Walk
Added on 10th September 2012
Perfect for September and October, this is a linear walk making use of the Honister Rambler bus service. It is ideal for anyone stopping in our self catering cottages in Braithwaite, Lorton,...
Blackberry Picking in the Lake District
Added on 3rd September 2012
This morning I took advantage of a late start at work and the glorious sunshine to get out on my bike along the old railway line from Keswick. I noticed that the blackberry bushes along the way were...
Laal Ratty Steam Railway
Added on 27th August 2012
Although the summer holidays are drawing to a close, there are still some great family days out to be had whilst staying at our self catering Lake District cottages.
The Laal Ratty steam railway...
Dogs on Tops!
Added on 20th August 2012
The fantastic Keswick pet shop, Podgy Paws is running a competition until 30th September, which all keen walkers and their dogs can enter.
Just supply a photo of your dog on a mountain top listed...
Gosforth Show & Brockhole Activity Weekend
Added on 17th August 2012
Taking place this weekend is the Gosforth Show, held at the fairground just outside the village where we have several lovely self catering cottages. This is a traditional agricultural show with...
Getting Creative During the School Holidays
Added on 14th August 2012
We’re halfway through the summer holidays, the Olympics are over, it’s time to get creative with the kids. All you need is a digital camera set to video mode, some good music,...
Lakes Alive! Fous de Bassin on Derwentwater
Added on 9th August 2012
Coming up this weekend in Keswick is a surreal night-time show held on Derwentwater. Fous de Bassin (Water Fools) is the creation of French company IIotopie and the production will be staged...
Focus on Ambleside
Added on 6th August 2012
We do not currently have any self catering Lake District cottages in Ambleside but we are very keen for owners to come on board. Ambleside is in a very accessible location and is a bustling central...
Not losing yourself!
Added on 30th July 2012
Following on from the recent blog on losing yourself in the vast hills Back O'Skiddaw, how about making sure you don't lose yourself or the rest of your party when you are out on the fells...
