Sally's Blog
Cooking in Cumbria
Added on 10th February 2012
I recently met up with Celebrity Chef Peter Sidwell and his partner in crime Dan Grimshaw. What a beautiful cup of coffee they gave me and some home-made biscuits too.
They have a...
February Half Term: Scotty & Lulu
Added on 7th February 2012
For anyone staying at our Keswick Cottages over half term, take the kids to see Scotty and Lulu at the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. In fact come and see them if you’re staying at any...
Wonderful walk from Cruck Barn and Elm How
Added on 29th January 2012
Located in the stunning Grisedale Valley, Cruck Barn and Elm How really are on the doorstep of a walker’s paradise. They are two of our new Ullswater Cottages and being over a mile from the...
Great local produce...
Added on 25th January 2012
Living in Cumbria we are blessed with many independent shops, food producers and breweries. We even have an annual festival devoted to all things edible! Visitors to our Cockermouth holiday...
Open All Hours....
Added on 24th January 2012
Here at Sally’s Cottages we are lucky to be situated on one of Keswick’s busy shopping streets packed full of independent shops, bars and eateries.
Just next door is Open All Hours,...
Crystal clear skies in the Lake District....
Added on 17th January 2012
What perfect weather we are having here in the Lakes at the moment. We have had days of endless sunshine, clear blue sky and frosty fells. It has been simply superb. I am very lucky to live in the...
The Lake District's Lost Railway
Added on 16th January 2012
I love maps of The Lake District and take great pleasure in the tiny detail of the 1:25,000 series. There is nothing better than spreading out on the carpet with a map of central Lakeland and...
BBC Radio Cumbria
Added on 11th January 2012
Women in Business: how do we women get on in what is still essentially seen as a man’s world? This is the question that Ian Timms will be posing on the BBC Radio Cumbria breakfast show...
New Pet Friendly Lake District cottages
Added on 10th January 2012
Mill Cottage in Bassenthwaite - Perfect for a pet friendly and family friendly holiday in the Lake District.
We have recently added Mill Cottage in Bassenthwaite to the Sally’s Lake...
Keswick protected from flooding!
Added on 8th January 2012
New flood defences along the River Greta in Keswick were unveiled recently as part of the £6.1m flood risk management scheme.
Glass panels have been installed along the length of...
