What a day - Will it last

Now the weather is so good you will want to maximise on your opprtunities and enjoy a break in the Lake District and soak in the views as shown in the picture.

We have many great offers and discounted properties to help reduce your costs, so book now and enjoy the sunny Lakes.

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Daffodils appreciating the view



Introducing The Lake District Dairy Co. Quark – a new, naturally fat free dairy ingredient

Introducing The Lake District Dairy Co. Quark 

A naturally fat free dairy ingredient, that’s set to add a new range of culinary options for health conscious consumers nationwide. Launching nationally this week in a variety of flavours; Original, Lemon, and Vanilla - The Lake District Dairy Co. British Quark offers itself as a truly versatile dairy ingredient that is great for cooking, mixing and baking.

For more information:  http://clarion.pressdoc.com/45082-introducing-the-lake-district-dairy-co-quark-dairy-s-new-guilt-free-everyday-cooking-ingredient

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 - 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.

Cornwall Cottages - Save 15% off week bookings in May

Cornwall Cottages - Save 15% off

 

These three cottages in Cornwall are offering 15% off 7 night bookings throughout May.

The Old Barn sleeps 2 and is ideal for couples or a romantic getaway.
Sarahs Cottage sleeps 4 with a four poster bed and wood burning stove.
Primrose Cottage sleeps 4 close top the beach and is an ideal hideaway retreat.

All three cottages enjoy views over the garden and many activities are nearby such as walking, cycling, fishing, golf and pony trekking.

To book one of these cottages for May http://tinyurl.com/boky3fl

 

Sarahs Cottage

Primrose Cottage

The Old Barn

 

Keswick Mountain Festival teams up to help National Trust

Keswick Mountain Festival teams up to help National Trust

John McHale, Reporter

 

A charity that owns and manages large swathes of the Lake District will benefit from a mountain festival in the area.

 

Keswick Mountain Festival announced the National Trust as its official charity partner for the 2013 event.

 

Organisers of the May festival said during the lead up to the festival and throughout the event, visitors will be encouraged to make donations to the trust.

 

The site of the festival village is on National Trust land in Crow Park and the trust will have a strong presence there during the event, offering information about its work and sites, and fundraising.

 

In addition, a percentage of sales from the KMF Buff, designed by local schoolgirl Rosie Walker, will be donated to the National Trust.

 

Lucy Scrase, festival director, said: “Keswick Mountain Festival is a celebration of the outdoors, here in the Lake District and throughout the UK.

 

“Many of the most popular destinations in our country are on National Trust land and we are keen to support the trust’s efforts to take care of that land and continue to enable the public to visit and enjoy the amazing landscapes we have in the UK.

 

“By teaming with the trust, we hope to be able to highlight the great work that the organisation does and raise some money to help sustain that.”

 

Mike Innerdale, the trust’s assistant director for Cumbria and Lake District, said: “Keswick Mountain Festival shares many of the National Trust’s values: we both want to see families enjoying their time in the outdoors.

 

“Keswick Mountain Festival offers a unique introduction to this amazing landscape and it’s a great place to start building a love of the Lakes.”

 

Now in its seventh year, Keswick Mountain Festival will run from 15 to 19 May.

 

via grough — Keswick Mountain Festival teams up to help National Trust.

 

How to Get Your Lost Luggage and Unclaimed Baggage Back | Airport Lost and Found - Worldwide Lost and Found Database

How to Get Your Lost Luggage and Unclaimed Baggage Back

Posted by Airport Lost and Found Staff

 

The Woes Of Airport Lost And Found

 

Millions of bags are lost or mishandled every year. Because of the headache it causes, many frequent flyers try to fit all of their belongings into their carry-ons whenever possible. Even the most well-known and trusted airport, such as DFW and JFK, lose hundreds of bags a year.

 

Bags are lost for a variety of reasons. Among the most common causes are bag-tag mix-up and mistake identity. Over half of misplaced bags happen to passengers with connecting flight, especially in cases where there are short layovers. Passengers are encouraged to be part of the solution by making sure proper contact information is on their luggage. Some even suggest tying a brightly colored bow or ribbon to luggage to make it stand out. This can make finding it at the baggage claim much easier and reduces the chance someone else will take the wrong bag accidentally.

 

In addition to lost checked-baggage, there are many individuals items people loose at the airport. Some items are lost throughout the airport others are left behind on plane seats. When returned to terminal employees, they are stored in airport lost and found areas, often right with unclaimed and lost bags.

 

In the case of missing items, it is best to take immediate action. Find an employee and report your problem, providing as much detail as possible on the missing items. Additionally, here at AirportLostAndFound.com, we can help you locate your missing articles. On our site you can file a lost property claim or search our listing of found items. Individuals can also post items they have found. We work with a large number of airports to get your items back to you in a timely manner. Most large American airports are included in our database including Atlanta, Newark, Denver, San Francisco, Miami, Minneapolis, Ronald Reagan National Washington, Detroit and Chicago.

 

Check out our infographic for some helpful information on lost baggage and then feel free to explore the rest of our website.

 

unclaimed baggage

 

via How to Get Your Lost Luggage and Unclaimed Baggage Back | Airport Lost and Found - Worldwide Lost and Found Database.

Cartmel Races how to find a cottage quickly and easy for this area

Launch of our Cartmel Cottages Landing Page

We have designed another landing page specifically for the Cartmel area in the Lake District. This page was designed and launched to help you find some interesting historical cottages in this area of the Lakes. As this area is steeped in history and has the added bonus of the Cartmel Races which everyone loves to go to. There are also many cycling, shopping, and walking opportunities available in this area, as well as this being an extremely picturesque part of the Lake District. So if you need to find accommodation to holiday in this area or because you want to attend an event such as the races then this page will help you find what you want much quicker.

A diverse area that would appeal to all, you will find that your holiday may be too short due to all the possibilities. The format and layout is similar to all our other landing pages, keeping it nicely conformed and easier for you to navigate through these pages to find exactly what you require in less time, giving you more time to dream of your holiday, rather than fretting over whether you can find something.

You can find our Cartmel Cottages landing page by clicking on the highlighted text. Pass the webpage onto your friends and family as you never know when it may come in handy. +1 this post at the bottom of the screen or alternatively like us on our facebook page or tweet us. Our aim is to help you find the right cottage at the right price in the right area.

 

Using this page will help you to find and book your holiday cottage much quicker and easier, just try it....

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

 

Old Herbaceous - by Reginald Arkell 14th - 23rd March 2013

Old Herbaceous - Thurs 14th - Sat 23rd March - 7:30pm

by Reginald Arkell

dramatised by Alfred Shaughnessy

Old Herbaceous is a classic British novel of the garden. an awkward orphan child with one leg a tad longer than the other, rises from inauspicious schoolboy days spent picking wildflowers and dodging angry farmers to become the legendary head gardener “Old Herbaceous,” the most esteemed flower-show judge in the county and a famed horticultural wizard capable of producing dazzling April strawberries from the greenhouse.

Sprinkled with nuggets of gardening wisdom, Old Herbaceous is a witty comic portrait of the most archetypal—and crotchety—head gardener ever to plant a row of bulbs at a British country house.

 

Pottering amongst the seeds and cuttings at the back of his ramshackle greenhouse in the garden of a Gloucestershire manor house is Herbert Pinnegar. Now in his twilight years, he’s full of memories and tales of a bygone era. In-between potting up and potting on, he recounts his journey from orphan boy to legendary head gardener ‘Old Herbaceous’ and tells of his friendship with the lady of the house, Mrs Charteris. Sown with seeds of gardening wisdom, this charming one man show is a love story – a humorous portrayal of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants.

 

Late availability for cottages in Keswick

 

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick

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           Sleeps 6 Friday 5th April for 7 nights Now only £750 Marine Terrace, Silloth     Sleeps 11 Saturday 30th March for 7 nights Now Only £790   Whitbarrow Holiday Village Troutbeck (5), Nr Ullswater      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    Sleeps 8 Book this weekend and receive £200 off a holiday in July and August Home Farm, High Hampsfield Nr Cartmel Sleeps 9 Book this weekend and receive £200 off a holiday in July and August Whitecroft, Cartmel    Sleeps 6 Book this weekend and receive 10% off Barn Roost, Ruthwaite Nr Ireby Sleeps 4 Now £50 off specific weeks Greta Mill, Hot Tub, Keswick        Sleeps 8/10 Now with £100 or over off specific weeks

NEW COTTAGES   Low Brow Barn, Ambleside         Sleeps 4   The Hyning Estate Six 5* luxury cottages set in picturesque surroundings           There are many more new cottages on our website, please CLICK HERE for further details

This is a great face! by Bear Nibbles

Family bath time!!

 

Let's see who can come up wtih the best caption?

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!!

 

Easter discounts - Hunting for a cottage made easier - Book Now!

Easter

Special Offers...

 Choose one of our

fantastic cottages for Easter!

 

Threshings Cottage, Briercliffe, Lancashire   Sleeps 6/7 Easter Week   Now £425

The Calf Pens, Masham, Nr Ripon, North Yorkshire   Sleeps 4 Easter Week   Now £450

Beckhead Cottage, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway   Sleeps 4 Easter Week   Now £385

Roxy's Roost, Fangfoss, Nr York   Sleeps 4 Easter Week   Now £750

Powburn Cottage, Nr Alnwick, Northumberland   Sleeps 5 Easter Week   Now £450

The Coach House, Stoke Gabriel, Devon   Sleeps 4/6 Easter Week   Now £695

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Offers...

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25% off

Cloister House, Melrose, Scottish Borders   Sleeps 8 Now £845

East Cottage, Kelso, Scottish Borders   Sleeps 4 Now £325

Marina Cottages, Carnforth, Lancashire/Cumbria Border   Sleeps 4 Now £295

Devonshire House, Cartmel, South Lakes   Sleeps 8 Now £595

The Carriage House, The Hyning Estate, Nr Kendal, South Lakes   Sleeps 3/5 Now £330 Easter Week Now £595

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