Friday 25 January 2013

Lake District cottages special offers


Discounted

Late Availability

Please see a selection of cottages below or
to see the full range
 

Maple Leaf Cottage, Bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays    Maple Leaf Cottage Windermere, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays

 

Maple Leaf Cottage,

Windermere
 

 

Sleeps 4

Saturday 2nd February for 7 nights
 

 Now only £300

 


 



 
 
Duke of Portland Boathouse, Ullswater, Lakes Cottage Holidays   
 
The Duke Of Portland Boathouse,
Pooley Bridge, Ullswater
 
Sleeps 2
From 29th January
Only £190 per night for a
Limited Time Only
 
 
 
Deer How, Patterdale, lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays
 
Deer How,
Patterdale
 
Sleeps 9
Saturday 2nd February for 7 nights
 
Now only £550
 
 
   
Brantfell Lodge, Self catering holiday cottage, Bowness on Windermere, Lakes Cottage Holidays    Brantfell Lodge, Master Bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays
 
Brantfell Lodge,
Bowness on Windermere
 
Sleeps 6
Saturday 2nd Feburary for 7 nights
 
 Now only £400
 
  
 
View more fantastic late availability bargains!
 
 
    For a limited time only we are offering
£25 OFF
Please quote voucher code CHG001 when placing your booking
 
February Half Term
 
 
Cloud End, Roof Terrace and view, Lakes Cottage Holidays  Cloud End, Master bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Cloud End,
Keswick
 
Sleeps 8
Saturday 9th February for 7 nights
Now only £790
 
 
Old Bakers Cottage, lounge with views towards the fells, Lakes Cottage Holidays
 
Old Bakers,
Grasmere
 
Sleeps 4
Saturday 9th February for 7 nights
Now £490
 
 
 
Lakeside Lodge, South Lakeland Holiday Village, Carnforth, Lakes cottage holidays
 
Lakeside Lodge 1,
South Lakes Lesiure Village, Carnforth
 
Sleeps 6
Saturday 9th February for 7 nights
 
Now only £350
 
 
Please CLICK HERE to see our full range of properties perfect for your February family break in the Lake District
 
 
Easter
Breaks
 
Planning a family holiday in the Lake District around Easter?
 
 
Easter breaks are available from 29th or 30th March for 7 nights
 
 
 
 
 
Carlton Mill, Kitchen, Lakes cottage holidays   Carleton Mill, Carlisle, Self catering holiday cottage
Carleton Mill,
Carlisle
 
Sleeps 4/6
Saturday 30th March for 7 nights
 
Now only £490
 
 
 
 
Valentines Day Offers
 
 
 
Why not let us help you find the perfect Valentines gift, whisk your loved one away to the
Lake District!
 
 
View all our fantastic Valentines Day offers here
 

 
 
 
Clairgarth, Bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays    Clairgarth, Lounge, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Clairgarth,
Newlands Valley, Nr Keswick
Sleeps 2
Saturday 9th February for 7 nights
Only £290
 
 
    Laurel Place, Double Bedroom, Lakes Cottage Holidays
Laurel Place,
Windermere
 
Sleeps 2/4
Friday 8th February for 7 nights
Only £350
 
 
 
Recieve an early booking discount of up to £150 off selected cottages
 
  View all participating cottages
 
 
 
 
 
View our brochure
 
 
 
 


Rail services between Lake District and Manchester set to return to normal after Salford train derailment From The Westmorland Gazette

Rail services between Lake District and Manchester set to return to normal after Salford train derailment

4:20pm Friday 25th January 2013 in News By Steven Bell, Senior Reporter

 
RAIL travel between the Lake District and Manchester is set to return to normal after services were disrupted following a heritage train derailment in Salford.
 
All trains to and from Lake District stations, and Oxenholme, were starting and finishing at Preston.
 
But Network Rail confirmed that a plan for returning the line back to normal service has 'progressed extremely well'.
 
First Transpennine Express (FTPE) - which operates Windermere to Manchester trains - said it was expecting to run a normal train service from late afternoon through tonight's evening peak.
 
A spokesman said: "There may be some residual delays as we get trains and crew in the correct place but this should be minimal."
 
Nick Donovan, FTPE managing director, said: "This has been a challenging couple of days for rail travellers across the North West of England, who have had to experience some significant disruption.
 
"We are delighted to have the line back and be able to start to resume a normal train service from Manchester through to the northwest.
 
"Colleagues from FTPE, Network Rail and Northern Rail have all work extremely hard to ensure the line has been returned as quickly and as safely as possible. I want to thank them all for their efforts over the last couple of days.
 
"I also want to thank customers for their patience, understanding and support."
 
An empty heritage passenger train, owned by West Coast Railways, was travelling from Ardwick to Carnforth when its rear engine burst into flames on a bridge on Wilburn Street, Salford, at around 2.45pm on Wednesday.
 
Four people - a driver, engineer and two others - were on board but managed to walk off 'safe and well', Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said.
 
A witness said: “There were flames leaping out of the diesel unit and billowing into the sky.”
 
Some 40 firefighters in four appliances were sent to the scene.
 
British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the train was a charter service run by West Coast Railways.
 
Station Manager Paul Etches, of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It was quite a significant fire in the sense that it was a fire on a train which isn't the norm.
 
"Luckily there weren't any casualties and we are told the four people that walked off the train are safe and well.
 
"Crews quickly brought the fire under control to stop it spreading to the other carriages using jets and foam branches.
 
"Firefighters will remain on the scene dampening down and assisting BTP with their inquiries."
 
The incident disrupted train services in and out of Manchester across the North West and caused local roads to be closed
 
It is believed the train had a diesel engine at the front and back with six carriages in between.
 
A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: "BTP officers were called to the rail line close to Wilburn Street, Salford, following a report of a train carriage on fire.
 
"BTP and Greater Manchester Police officers attended the incident, which was reported to BTP at 2.45pm.
 
"One of the carriages of the train, a chartered service run by West Coast Railways, has derailed from the rail line but remains upright.
 
"No passengers were on board the train at the time of incident and the driver is safe and well.
 
"Officers, along with other emergency services and agencies, will be working to establish the full circumstances."
 
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has been informed.
 
West Coast Railways runs several heritage train services across the country.

via Rail services between Lake District and Manchester set to return to normal after Salford train derailment From The Westmorland Gazette.

Wednesday 23 January 2013

Sunday 20 January 2013

Britain’s 50 best cottages, beach houses and rural retreats | The Times

Britain’s 50 best cottages, beach houses and rural retreats

 
The Times yesterday published a list of Britain's 50 best and we are proud to announce that The Boathouse at Knotts End was featured on this list.
 
Boathouse at Knotts End ranked by The Times as one of the best in Britain
One of Britain's 50 best rural retreats
 
If your idea of a memorable holiday is relaxing on the most romantic lake in England then look no further, the Boathouse at Knotts End has it all: stunning scenery, 10 acres of woodland and fields and 300 feet of private lake frontage provide guests with seclusion and a real sense of getting away from it all. Knotts End is an ideal honeymoon hideaway and the perfect escape for two at any time of the year.
 
Should guests tire of the magnificent views, there is plenty to do: take out Knotts End's row boat, cool off with a dip in the lake, or explore the many walking opportunities just outside the front door. Numerous sailing clubs provide water sports activities and the many villages close by offer shops, tea rooms, restaurants and pubs.

 

The Boathouse offers spaciously designed open-plan accommodation furnished to an extremely high standard with Chinese and Indonesian antiques and handmade silks.

Boathouse at Knotts End Bedroom
Boathouse at Knotts End Bedroom
 
Boathouse at Knotts End Balcony
 
Boathouse at Knotts End Bedroom
 
Boathouse at Knotts End Patio
 
 Boathouse at Knotts End Patio

For more information, photographs and to check the availability and prices, see our website.

Friday 18 January 2013

Lake District Cottages Special Offers


Easter Break



Planning a family break to the Lake District at Easter?
 

We have a wide selection of cottages available for you to choose from.



 
 
Late Bargains
  
 
We have many cottages with late availability discounts.
 
 
 
 
Lowther Beeches,
Windermere
 
Sleeps 8
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £1295
 
 
 
 
Devonshire House,
Cartmel, South Lakes
 
Sleeps 8
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £895
 
 
 
 
 
Cloud End,
Keswick
 
Sleeps 8
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £990
 
 
 
   
 
Wordsworth House,
Keswick
 
 Sleep 8
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £625
 
 
 
 
 
Deer How,
Patterdale, Ullswater
 
Sleeps 8
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £890
 
 
 
 
 
Knott View Barn,
Farleton, Kirkby Lonsdale,
South Lakes/Dales Border
 
Sleeps 11
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £990
 
 
 
 
 
Warren Bank,
Brampton, Nr Carlisle
 
Sleeps 10/14
February Half Term for 7 nights
 
Now £995
 
 
 
Recieve an early booking discount of up to £100 off selected cottages
 
  View all participating cottages
 
 
 
 
 
View our brochure
 
Request your brochure
 
 
 
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Book your 
valentines break now!
 
 Treat your loved one
to a special break...
 
 
 
 
 


Wednesday 16 January 2013

Snow Has Arrived!

Snow pictures from around the UK and Lake District

 
Varying degrees of blanketing white cover
Varying degrees of blanketing white cover
Light dusting on fell tops - some areas had less snow than others but everywhere nice and cold
Light dusting on fell tops - some areas had less snow than others but everywhere nice and cold
Ice Skating on frozen Lakes
Ice Skating on frozen Lakes
Fields of white powder
Fields of white powder
Snow steps leading to a crystal lake - well almost. Derwent Water
Snow steps leading to a crystal lake
Snow on fields and wall with a beautiful blue sky
Beautiful blue sky - white making the morning much brighter