If you are staying in one of our lake district cottages in the kendal area, then its worth considering paying a visit to Kendal Museum of Natural History and Archaeology.
The museum is opposite the train station and Peugeot main dealer. The first collection of plants, fossils, minerals, animals and antiques was put together in 1796 by William Todhunter and is one of the oldest museum collections in the country. read more…
The village of Morland which is steeped in history is just a 15 minute walk away from Cranesbill where you can see the Saxon tower of Morland Church, which has a squirrel shaped tree in the grounds. The church is the oldest Cumbrian building still in daily use of it’s original purpose.
Hawkshead Brewery is holding its Spring Beer Festival at The Beer Hall, Mill Yard, Staveley, LA8 9LR over the weekend of 23rd to 25th March.
Friday 12 -11pm
Saturday 12 -12pm
Sunday 12 – 6pm
The Malcolm Wilson Rally starts at 8:30am in Cockermouth’s Main Street on Saturday 3rd March. Entries from all over the UK will compete in the three forest stages – Whinlatter Forest near Bassenthwaite Lake and Keswick, Grizedale Forest near Ulverson and Coniston, and Greystoke Forest near Penrith.
Free entry for spectators.
If you are looking for short breaks in the lake district for this weekend please take a look at our self catering cottages that we have available close by to the three Forests.
Aira Force close to the shores of Lake Ullswater and Pooley Bridge, is the most famous waterfall in the Lake District. The waterfall drops an impressive 65ft, and can be reached by strolling through ancient woodland. If your lucky you may spot a red squirrel.
In the 1870s the Howard family of Graystoke Castle landscaped the area around the waterfall and used it as a pleasure garden, planting over half a million trees and forming a network of footpaths, tracks and bridges. The land is now owned by The National Trust.
This weekend was perfect for a drive over Kirkstone Pass from the Windermere side. Bright blue skies, snow topped peaks… the photos speak for themselves.
From the outskirts of Windermere you can take the A592 which goes through Troutbeck and climbs towards the top of Kirkstone Pass which at 454 metres (1490 feet) is the highest pass in the Lake District. From the summit its worthwhile parking up to take in the fantastic mountain scenary, with Red Screes above you, and Wansfell to the South.
From the Summit you can continue over Kirkstone Pass heading down towards Patterdale and lake Ullswater. This section of the pass offers the best scenary as you wind down towards Brotherswater. Carry on through Patterdale and you start to then follow the shores of Ullswater, the lake district’s second longest lake.
If you are staying in one of our lake district cottages or apartments in the South Lakes why not visit Kendal and the Farmers market which is held on the last Friday of every month between 9:30am to 3:30pm.
From award-winning meat and cheeses to jams and relishes, Made in Cumbria who organise The Farmers Market, bring you the best and tastiest of the region’s food and drink – all locally sourced and lovingly produced. read more…
Valentines Day is the perfect time to surprise a loved one, so why not whisk them off their feet and take them away on a romantic short break to one of our Lake District Cottages. We still have apartments in Bowness on Windermere available with prices starting from £149, and lake district cottages East of Ullswater with prices starting from £175 for 3 nights. There are no booking fees and pets stay for free.
Grizedale Forest in the heart of the lake district has so much to offer people of all ages and abilities, so I thought it would be easier to list it into various catogories:
Walking:
Obviously you are spoil for places to walk pretty much anywhere in the Lake District, but one huge advantage of the numerous routes throughout Grizedale Forest are the fact they are clearly marked by coloured posts so no need for map reading and reducing the chance of getting lost. read more…
The 2012 Ullswater Beer and Music Festival is on the weekend of 18th and 19th May. The festival takes place in Patterdale at the Southern end of lake Ullswater, below Place Fell and Helvellyn.
