Local Area

Holidays in 2020 could be remembered for being a little bit different, but if you choose to have a staycation in the Lake District then your memories will be filled with landscapes, laughter and love. Having a staycation in the Lakes may not have been top of your far-flung places to visit this year, but it is a spectacular location with lots to offer for every type of family group. Staycations are now the new normal and there are not many areas that can compete with the Lake District for the combination of stunning scenery, cultural attractions, outdoor adventure and…

Lake District Cottages are the perfect mix of location and amenities for visiting this beautiful part of the world. Blessed with superior natural beauty and rich heritage Cumbria is a region loved by many. If you didn’t know it is also home to a vibrant community of businesses who have built a reputation of excellence, quality and local produce. Using locally produced food, drinks and products while you are in the Lake District not only ensure you get quality products but also supports our vibrant local producer economy. It is no surprise that Cumbria is home to such products and…

Once called the ‘Venice of the Lake District’ Coniston village is a beauty spot, within a National Park within a World Heritage Site, a lovely charming village and a great place to stay in a cottage when you are visiting the Lake District.A venetian style gondola still departs daily on Coniston water, and it is a popular attraction for everyone who sees it, if you have ever wondered how the Victorians liked to travel, this first class experience will show you. Natural beauty abounds in this more secluded and less know part of Lakeland, but it is all the better…

The Lake District is one of the most naturally beautiful and calming destinations to visit here in the UK. There are so many hidden gems to be found when enjoying the picturesque landscape in the heart of Cumbria. The lakes and mountains have so much history and provide you with an opportunity to experience peace and tranquillity. These are just a few of the reasons why you should plan your next trip to the Lake District. In times like this everyone is finding it particularly difficult to adjust to their new lifestyle and our mental health is taking one of…

Best Beer Gardens in the Lake District It’s a proven scientific fact that beer tastes better when drunk after a long invigorating walk sat in a sunny beer garden (trust us, we have undertaken extensive and painstaking research into the matter). And because we love our guests so much (honestly, that is the ONLY reason) we have visited every beer garden we could possibly find so we could provide you with this list of the best beer gardens to visit during your stay in the Lakes. 1. Wasdale Head Inn This beer garden is not one you can visit whilst…

Coniston Food Blog – Where to Eat Nothing makes you hungrier than a day spent roaming the fells. Fresh air, exercise and adventure are all guaranteed to combine to give you the heartiest of appetites. For a modestly sized village Coniston has a broad range of food offerings to satisfy even the most ravenous of post-ramble cravings. There is also an abundance of cafés, perfect for a pre-fell, carb-loading breakfast, for afternoon respites or simply as an excuse to stop, relax, and eat cake (as if such an excuse is ever needed). From traditional pubs with roaring fires to modern…

Copper (in our) Veins – Coppermines Valley Art Trail A series of stones and sculptures gilded in copper will soon form a trail through Coniston’s Coppermines Valley as part of a temporary art installation to celebrate the area’s natural heritage. Artists Jessica Elleray and Siobhan Miles-Moore – both of whom are united through their use of copper in their work, will launch the ‘Copper (in our) Veins’ trail on August 10. Following a series of public workshops – which can be booked at The Ruskin Museum on July 21 and 27, 28 August and 21 September, stones of all sizes…

Lake District Tea Shop Trails By Rachael Parkin Cake scarcely tastes as good as it does after a refreshing walk. And a walk is never more enjoyable than when you know that a delicious and well-earned baked reward and accompanying steaming drink awaits you at its conclusion. Even the most reluctant of walkers can be persuaded along by the promise of an imminent sweet treat at a cosy café after an afternoon of activity. We have compiled a list of some of our favourite, family-friendly walk and tea/coffee shop combinations that are guaranteed to please body, mind and taste-buds in…

Five Things to Do in Ulverston By Rachael Parkin The new film about the lives of the legendary Laurel and Hardy, ‘Stan and Ollie’ is now playing in cinemas across the country but did you know that Stan Laurel was born less than 30 minutes away from Coniston and the Coppermines Valley in the south Cumbrian market town of Ulverston? With its quaint, cobbled streets and an abundance of shops, pubs and cafes Ulverston is worthy of a visit any time of year but with now, with its most famous son back in the limelight, it’s a better time than…

All Good Things Are Wild & Free …… Introducing Mr Sean Conway Once home to Victorian philanthropist John Ruskin, spiritual home of Donald Campbell; water speed record legend and inspirational backdrop for Arthur Ransome & his Swallows and Amazons, Coniston village, situated in the heart of the Lake District has in its time attracted some pretty fascinating folk. If you’re lucky enough to visit the area in the near future then you may just spot our newest resident running up and down the fells, swimming in the lake or quietly sipping a pint in the local pub. Instantly recognisable by…