Wild Swimming & La’al Sauna: A Lake District Guide
23rd January 2026
Wild Swimming in the Lake District & La'al Sauna
Whether the fells are dusted with frost or glowing in the midsummer sun, there is one local experience that has become our favourite year-round ritual: a visit to ... Read more »
The Serenity of Slow Season in the Lake District
14th January 2026
Escape the Crowds: Discover the Serenity of the Lake District in Slow Season!
Whilst summer in the Lake District (and our holiday cottages) is undeniably beautiful, there's a unique, enchanting charm to a slow-season escape.
If you’re seeking a peaceful, ... Read more »
Cartmel Races 2026
17th December 2025
🏇 Cartmel Races 2026: Official Fixtures, Dates & Holiday Cottages
UPDATED - 17th December, 2025
Cartmel Racecourse has confirmed its exciting schedule for 2026, promising another full season of nine days of exhilarating horse racing in the scenic South ... Read more »
Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
25th November 2025
🎄 Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival
Get ready to step back in time! Every year on the last weekend in November, the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival is held in the charming market town of Ulverston, in the South Lakes, ... Read more »
A Hidden Gem
1st October 2025
Some of you will have heard of the Duddon Valley. Some of you will even be able to point to it on a map, but how many of you know how stunningly beautiful it is in autumn?
Of course ... Read more »
The Hairy Bikers at Sawmill Cottage
17th April 2025
As I'm sure you're aware, Dave Myers sadly passed away in February 2024. He will though, live long in the memories of many, many people, especially here in his native homeland of Cumbria.
In October 2021, the BBC first ... Read more »
Top 10 Outdoor Sports Events around Coniston Water
11th February 2025
Our Coniston holiday cottages are ideally located for several outdoor sports events that are held every year in the Lake District.
The following annual events see runners, cyclists and swimmers compete within a stone's throw of ... Read more »
Cartmel Races 2025
21st August 2024
Cartmel Racecourse have confirmed their race fixtures for 2025.
Cartmel race lovers will experience another ‘full season’ of 9 days horse racing in 2025 with exhilarating horse racing over the hurdles, live music and entertainment for the whole family.
See ... Read more »
Cartmel Village – Top 30 Unspoilt Village
24th June 2024
Cartmel village has been included in The Telegraph's list of ‘Britain’s 30 greatest unspoilt villages'
The Telegraph wrote:-
"Britain has no shortage of eye-catching villages, but a combination of good looks, convenience for day trippers and a few influential endorsements ... Read more »
Bluebird K7 Returns to Coniston
21st March 2024
After years of legal battles, Bluebird K7, Donald Campbell’s jet-engined hydroplane was returned to Coniston.
On the 19th of March, 2024, the fully restored Bluebird K7 went on display to the general public in The Bluebird Wing at the ... Read more »