Showing posts with label Windermere. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windermere. Show all posts

Wednesday 8 May 2013

New Lake District ‘Bike Bus’ service launched

The Lake District is a popular destination for mountain biking, family cycling outings and road riding alike
The Lake District is a popular destination for mountain biking, family cycling outings and road riding alike (Seb Rogers/Future Publishing)

Saturday 4 May saw the launch of a new ‘Bike Bus’ service in the Lake District. The Stagecoach 800 runs the full length of England’s largest lake, Windermere, and has been specially converted to carry up to 12 bikes.

 
The new route includes the following popular stops around Windermere and links in with the ‘Bike Boat’ ferry shuttle from Brockhole to Wray:
  • Ambleside (Kelsick Road)
  • Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre
  • Windermere train station
  • Bowness-on-Windermere Pier
  • Fell Foot Park
  • Newby Bridge
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • Lakeside& Havethwaite Railway
For 2013, the Bike Bus will run on the following dates:
  • 4 May – 14 July (Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays)
  • 20 July – 1 September (daily)
  • 7 Sept – 28 Sept (weekends only)
Claire Maclaine, programme manager for the GoLakes, supporter of the Bike Bus service, said: “The Bike Bus is another great way to help people to explore and enjoy our stunning landscape without the hassle of loading up car bike racks and fighting for parking spaces at the other end. This regular service is geared up specifically for the needs of cyclists and is ideal for families to hop on and off at a range of locations running the full length of Windermere.”
 
Two new leaflets are being produced to complement the service, ‘Rides from the Bike Bus’ and ‘Days out from the Bike Bus’. Printed on waterproof paper, they will both be available from late May. Alternatively, a full timetable can be viewed online.
 
Sustrans’ National Cycle Network route 6 runs east from Windermere, linking riders with Kendal and going on through the Howgills and Yorkshire Dales. There’s also a short family friendly bridleway ride on the west side of Windermere, through National Trust land, that can be accessed via the ferry that runs from Bowness-on-Windermere.
 
It’s about 20km to cycle the length of the lake one way, and there are mainly minor roads and bridleways on the west side and main roads on the east.
 

Tuesday 7 May 2013

Catamaran aids Windermere ranger work

A catamaran will be used by rangers to patrol England's longest lake, to reflect a shift in leisure activities.

 

Lake Windermere launch and boat hire area
Lake Windermere Launch Area
 
The Lake District National Park Authority said it would provide a more stable platform for their work on Windermere than the inflatable and motorboat currently used.

The Cheetah catamaran is similar to vessels used by police and the Environment Agency.

Rangers enforce by-laws, offer safety advice and carry out conservation work.

Park management ranger Sara Spicer said: "We are encouraging a shift from fast watersports towards sailing, paddle craft and open water swimming.

"As the emphasis alters, so does our role.

"These days an important part of our work is watching out for the ever-growing number of swimmers, advising them to be visible and boat users to be on the look-out for them."

Sunday 5 May 2013

Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne buys Lake District lodge

The allure of the Lake District has proved too strong for Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne.


Duncan Bannatyne by Lake Windermere
Duncan Bannatyne by Lake Windermere - photo courtesy of in-cumbria
The popular entrepreneur, best known for appearing in the hit BBC television series Dragons’ Den, has a well-documented love of the Lakes. And after putting his villa in the south of France on the market, he opted to invest his money in a luxury holiday lodge on the shores of Windermere.

His frequent trips to Fallbarrow Park, near Bowness-on-Windermere, have been well-publicised and now the entrepreneur has taken the advice of his 11-year-old son Tom and bought a three-bedroom lodge at the five-star park.

Bannatyne has been visiting the park for the last 24 years. He said: “I brought my youngest, Tom to Fallbarrow last year for the first time and we were hiring lodges.

"So this year I gave him the choice of buying a lodge at Fallbarrow or a villa in the south of France and he chose Fallbarrow.

"If you’ve got a holiday home in France, you can’t really leave school on a Friday night and come back on a Sunday so he loves the fact that he can come here every weekend.”

The 64-year-old is not alone in shunning popular overseas resorts for holidays a little closer to home, with a reported 7.8 million people opting for a traditional British escape this summer.

Saturday 16 March 2013

Duchess of Cambridge to visit Lake District


Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge will be near Windermere on the 22nd March

 
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, is to visit Great Tower Scout Camp in the Lake District on Friday 22nd March.

Kate is a volunteer in the Scout Association and will be joining other adult volunteers who will receive training in how to work ...with Cubs and Scouts.

This training will then be used by Kate who will help to look after 24 Cub Scouts, who are participating in a pack holiday event at the 250-acre Scout activity centre which is close to Windermere.

As part of their programme, the Cub Scouts, from Cumbria and Manchester, will get a chance to try out tree-climbing, belaying, outdoor cooking and fire-lighting under the guidance of Kate and other volunteers.

We have availability for cottages in the area for the weekend -  http://tinyurl.com/cxnzgs6

 


Thursday 14 March 2013

Complimentary Golf plus £100 off your stay at our new luxury property!


Introducing our new property...
 

Golfer's Retreat,

Kendal, South Lakes

 
Sleeps 4
Complimentary Golf
 
Introductory offer:
£100 off full week holidays during
June, July and August 2013
 
With complimentary golf included for 4 people this luxury ground floor apartment overlooking the first tee at Carus Green Golf Course is sure to appeal to the discerning client who enjoys a round of golf. The 2 bedroom apartment provides modern, contemporary accommodation all on one level, within a short drive of Kendal and Windermere.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday 8 March 2013

Lake District cottages special offers and Easter Availability


 
Late Availability
Easter Breaks Still Available
 
Planning a family holiday in the Lake District for the Easter break?
Please see the small selection below of CLICK HERE to see the full range available
 
 

 
Rowan Cottage,
Grasmere
    Rowan Cottage, bedroom, self catering in Grasmere     Rowan Cottage, dining kitchen, self catering in Grasmere
Sleeps 6
Friday 5th April for 7 nights
Now only £750
Marine Terrace,
Silloth
Marine Terrace, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays   Marine Terrace , Dining Kitchen, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 11
Saturday 30th March for 7 nights
Now Only £790
 
Whitbarrow Holiday Village Troutbeck (5),
Nr Ullswater
 
Whitbarrow Holiday Village, Dining and kitchen area, Lakes Cottage Holidays  Whitbarrow Holiday Village, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 6
Friday 29th March for 7 nights
Now only £595
 
BOOK NOW AND RECEIVE
£25 OFF
 
Quote LCH01
 
 
Amazing Offers
 
Miller Beck,
Newby Bridge Nr Cartmel
Millerbeck, dining area, Lakes Cottage Holidays   Millerbeck, sitting room, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 8
Book this weekend and receive
£200 off a holiday in July and August
Home Farm,
High Hampsfield Nr Cartmel
Home Farm, Lindale, ground floor suite, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 9
Book this weekend and receive
£200 off a holiday in July and August
Whitecroft,
Cartmel
Whitecroft, Cartmel, bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays   Whitecroft, Cartmel, conservatory, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 6
Book this weekend and receive 10% off
Barn Roost,
Ruthwaite Nr Ireby
Barn Roost, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 4
Now £50 off specific weeks
Greta Mill,
Hot Tub,
Keswick
Greta Mill, Keswick, Lakes Cottage Holidays   Greta Mill, Keswick, Lakes Cottage Holidays
    Sleeps 8/10
Now with £100 or over off specific weeks
 
NEW COTTAGES
 
Low Brow Barn,
Ambleside
    Low Brow Barn, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays   Low Brow Barn, Open Diner, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Sleeps 4
 
The Hyning Estate
Six 5* luxury cottages set in picturesque surroundings
The Hyning Estate, Kendal, Lakes Cottage Holidays   The Hyning Estate, meeting room, Lakes Cottage Holidays
The Old Farmhouse, lounge/dining, Lakes Cottage Holidays   The Bake House, lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays
 
There are many more new cottages on our website, please CLICK HERE for further details


Wednesday 6 March 2013

The Hyning Estate - Opening Lauch 8th March

The Hyning Estate Development

These properties have been entered into Grand Design's annual award for 2013

 

The Carriage House       Sleeps 2/4
The Bake House            Sleeps 2/4
The Tack Barn               Sleeps 2/4
The Old Forge               Sleeps 4/6
The Granary                   Sleeps 4/6
The Old Farmhouse       Sleeps 6/8
 
This weekend we will see the first of many bookings for The Hyning Estate. This eco-friendly 5* development provides guests with everything they could need with a touch of luxury, warmth and superb surroundings.

Accommodating parties of all sizes within the 6 properties means everyone can enjoy a relaxed break here. Besides the very warm welcome that awaits you, it has a fully licensed lounge room with a wood burning fire creating the right atmosphere for you and your friends. The development also makes use of ground source heating and solar panels to make your stay environmentally friendly.

So browse through the properties available and treat yourself to an Easter break or a holiday later in the year by booking online or telephone us on 015394 48081 or 017687 74060. You will not be disappointed!!

 






 Quality and comfort at affordable prices!!