Luxury Dog Friendly Cottages in the Lake District
29th July 2026
Luxury Dog Friendly Cottages Lake District
The Lake District is a paradise for dog owners, offering thousands of miles of paths for all abilities, alongside a fantastic selection of dog-friendly pubs and cafes. Virtually all of the wonderful pubs ... Read more »
Photos from four great short walks in the Lake District
27th April 2026
My dog and I have enjoyed four beautiful spring walks in the Lake District over the past week or so, exploring scenic footpaths around Cartmel and Coniston Water — each offering something a little different.
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A Host of Golden Daffodils
8th April 2026
Wordsworth, Daffodils, and Golden Blooms of the Lake District
Every spring, the ancient woodlands, riverbanks, and lake margins across the Lake District transform into a vibrant sea of yellow. While millions know William Wordsworth’s famous poem, I Wandered Lonely ... Read more »
Cartmel Races 2026
10th March 2026
🏇 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 »
Luxury Lake District Cottages are perfect for autumn & winter getaways
9th February 2026
As the nights draw in and the weather turns cooler, picture the wonderful scenery that autumn and winter bring to the English Lake District. Golden leaves falling from the trees, heather and bracken clad fell sides, bonfires, fireworks, ... Read more »
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 La’al Sauna.
"La’al" ... 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 »
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 »