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 »
Cartmel Cheese
18th March 2024
Cartmel Cheese shop has been voted 2nd best cheese shop in Britain by The Times.
It’s certainly not a surprise to those of us who live near Cartmel and find it hard to resist an evening of cheese, bread … Read more »
The Lake District is the UK’s top dining destination
12th March 2024
Updated March 2024
Cumbria and the Lake District is officially the UK’s top dining destination outside of London!
Cumbria is now the proud holder of more Michelin stars than any other county in the UK outside of London!
In March 2024, … Read more »
Christmas and New Year in the Lake District
21st November 2023
Christmas & New Year is a magical time of year to visit the Lake District and Cumbria. There’s always a great festive spirit in the Lake District over Christmas and New Year and of course the breathtaking landscape … Read more »
Cartmel Races 2024
8th October 2023
The 2024 racing fixtures for Cartmel Races have been confirmed.
Cartmel Racecourse will host a full ‘season’ of 9 days horse racing at Cartmel village racecourse in 2024. The fixture list is as follows:-
MAY
Saturday 25th May
Bank Holiday Monday 27th … Read more »
A Day Around Coniston Water
20th July 2023
We rent out 2 beautiful self-catering cottages near Coniston Water. You can see both here>>
My wife, our dog and I recently stayed in 1 of these cottages, Charcoal House which is located in the tiny … Read more »