Snow in the Lake District!!

Snow has arrived in the Lakes!

Come and visit the snowy   Lake District!   See the beautiful snow capped mountains and relax and unwind in one of our cosy cottages!  Fantastic discounts and short breaks available

 We look forward to welcoming you to a

Lakes Cottage Holiday this Winter,

P.S. Snow is not guaranteed.

 

Christmas tree for snow leopards - by Marwell Wildlife

Christmas Tree For Snow Leopards

Video courtesy of Marwell Wildlife

These 3 snow leopard cubs joined in the festive spirit when a real Christmas tree was placed in the home. Although only 6 months old, they appear to be very curious about this addition to the foliage in their surroundings.

Mum Irina was the first to make sure it was safe, the cubs only investigated later in the afternoon. The 3 cubs names are Kitana, Kamala and Kadhir (they were named by public vote from 1,400 submitted names).

Enjoy the video.

Extra Special Offer - Redeem before Wednesday 12th December

Our gift to you this Christmas...

£25 Voucher

 

Book your Winter break before Wednesday 12th December  and save an extra £25 using voucher code XMAS1

Many of our cottages are already offering fantastic discounts and short breaks

 

Christmas & New Year Special Offers...

Clairgarth, Stair, Newlands Valley, Keswick   Sleeps 2 Christmas Week Was £530 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £325 New Year Week Was £650 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £425

Plumblands, Langdale   Sleeps 6 Christmas Week  Was £850 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £625

Old Baker's Cottage, Grasmere   Sleeps 4 New Year Week Was £1050 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £565

Glen Cottage, Troutbeck, Nr Ullswater   Sleeps 2 Christmas Week Was £530 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £425

Marina Cottage, Carnforth, Cumbria/Lancashire Border   Sleeps 4 Christmas Week Was £650 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £495 New Year Week Ws£730 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £595

Kelso Farm Cottages, Kelso, Scottish Borders    3 cottages each sleeps 4 Christmas Week Was £490 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £465

Keswick Bridge (20), Keswick   Sleeps 6/8 Christmas Week  Was £750 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £565

Keswick Bridge (16), Keswick   Sleeps 4/6 Christmas Week Was £650 WITH VOUCHER NOW ONLY £465

We look forward to welcoming you to a Lakes Cottage Holiday this Winter,

Christmas and New Year discounts and now taking short breaks!

Last minute selection of cottages available this Christmas and New Year, now taking short breaks. Please view our availability now:

Christmas Week Special Offers...   Clairgarth, Stair, Newlands Valley, Keswick Sleeps 2 Christmas Was £530 Now £390 New Year Was £650 Now £490 Glen Cottage, Troutbeck, Nr Ullswater Sleeps 2 Christmas Was £530 Now £475 Tanner Croft Cottage, Grasmere Sleeps 4 Christmas Was £650 Now £585 New Year Was £730 Now £680 Marina Cottage 5*, 2 Bedroom, Carnforth, Lancashire/Cumbria Border Sleeps 4 Christmas Was £650 Now £550 New Year £730   Puddle Duck Cottage, Spark Bridge, Nr Windermere Sleeps 4 Christmas Was £530 Now £450   Tresco Lodge, Hillside Park, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater Sleeps 6 Christmas Was £690 Now £585 New Year £790   Rowan Cottage, Grasmere Sleeps 6 Christmas Was £950 Now £790 Wordsworth House, Keswick Sleeps 8 Christmas Was £990 Now £890 Esther's Barn, 5* Gold Lorton, Nr Cockermouth Sleeps 4 Christmas Was £750 Now £635 Marion Lodge House and Cottage, Little Salkeld, Nr Penrith, Eden Valley Sleeps 11/12 Christmas Was £1450 Now £1230 New Year Was £1990 Now £1750 We look forward to welcoming you to a Lakes Cottage Holiday this Christmas,

Keswick Victorian Fayre - Reindeers

Keswick Victorian Fayre - Keswick Events

Sunday 2nd December

Market Place

 

 

The Cairngorm Reindeers are set to appear at the 24th annual Fayre in Keswick on Sunday 2nd December. There will be 6 reindeer with Father Christmas and Hollyberry being carried from the Keswick Rugby Club to Market Square passing via Derwent Close in their sleigh. You will not want to miss this around midday on Sunday, thereafter gifts will be handed out to children by Father Christmas.

 

 

There is going to be plenty to keep everyone busy, occupied and happy. Ranging from around 30 charity stalls, to live entertainment and children's funfair at the top end of Market Square. The final Christmas Songs of Praise will be held in St John's Church at 4:30pm.

 

 

Parking is free in Bell Close, Central, Lakeside and Otley Road car parks, this is courtesy of Allerdale Borough Council, but beware this does not apply to the other car parks or disk zones. The Fayre kicks off at 11am on Sunday 2nd December.

 

 

Special thanks go to the organisers: Members of the Keswick and Bassenthwaite Rotary Clubs, Keswick Lions, Keswick Inner Wheel and other willing volunteers, to the benefit of the local community.

The Railway Children by Mike Kenny

The Railway Children - based on the novel by Edith Nesbit

 

Theatre by the Lake has a successful children's book Christmas tradition. This year they are staging "The Railway Children". Produced by Mike Kenny and based on the classic story by Edith Nesbit. The story is about childhood, families and growing up.

 

Called the railway children, due to the children's adventure for the Summer starting by the railway, where the new home is located. This is after they were forced to leave London, when their father has to go away unexpectedly, and so begins the play.

 

Runs from the 30th November to the 19th January.

Price: £24.50 but pre-book and get £10 off.

 

To book your tickets - http://www.theatrebythelake.com/production/302/The-Railway-Children

Christmas Lights in Market Square - Keswick

Moot Hall makes a great site for attaching Christmas Lights - Keswick

Finally I have managed to get a picture of the Christmas Lights in Market Square in Keswick. Plagued by drizzle on the lens over the past few weeks, causing the pictures to blur, scaffolding or the market tents obstructing the views, today was my lucky day as I was able to get the picture on a dry evening with minimal obstructions.

This year Keswick has put more effort into their lights, not that they haven't in the past, but in the past the lights had been removed for days on end whilst trying to replace bulbs that blew, leaving gaps which spoilt the effect. Well done.

 

Cottage Holiday Group wishes you a happy and festive build up to Christmas 2012, have you seen our Christmas countdown clock, come count down with us!!