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Well we’ve had some cracking weather in the Lake District this year so far – and long may it continue!  I thought I’d check in at the Met Office website to see what the weather in June is going to be doing and this is what I found -
‘UK Outlook for 9 Jun 2011 to 23 Jun 2011: Rainfall amounts look to be close to or below average for the time of year for most parts of the UK. Sunshine is likely to be above average for the most part and this will help temperatures to achieve above average occasionally, or even well above the average in some parts!’
So it’s looking good for June up to now and I may take advantage and book into one of the holiday lodges to ensure I don’t miss out on some lovely walks in the sun – not that me and the pests mind the rain (that is after all what makes the Lakes what they are!!) but it will be nice – get some colour in our cheeks with lots of fresh air! We will have to be sticking to the ‘Miles without Stiles’ routes in the books in the cabins – Jester has arthritis and is lame alot of the time at the moment – which means short, controlled walks over the fells with no stiles that he has to clamber over. Luckily there’s a few options for us, but he won’t be doing Helvellyn again I don’t think 
June sees the ‘Great North Swim’ on Lake Windermere – you can have tea with Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit at the Beatrix Potter Exhibition – free taster canoeing sessions – all within 10 minutes of the lodges on Limefitt Park & White Cross Bay – there’s the Keswick Beer Festival & the Holker Festival – the dog show and family fun day at Oxenholme – the Vintage Home & Fashion Fair in Kirby Lonsdale – Cartmel Races & Food Festival – there’s so much going on in the Lake District in June you might want to book in with windermerelogcabin.com for a week rather than a midweek or long weekend break! Check out the availability now – there’s something for everyone in the Lake District & the log cabins & holiday lodges mean you have total flexibility for your break! What better way to relax! Calgarth Lodges, Tree Top Lodge & Glen Auldyn Lodge are all dog friendly!
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Open access to the Marina to see the wildlife or have a picnic
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Splashing around on Lake Windermere from the Marina
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So what do you reckon to this place Chester ….
As White Cross Bay is a lake side site it has it’s own Marina – and although launching charges are applicable to the yachts and boats it doesn’t stop you taking kayaks or dinghys on for your own entertainment, if safe to do so – (would always advise life jackets and stay close to the edge for novices!)
It’s great to go down there for a picnic too (picnic benches are provided) as you can just watch the world go by and admire the sailing skills of all those lucky enough to have their own boats! The dogs love it too … great for cooling down on a hot day!
The views across the lake are clear and undisturbed and you can spend your time feeding the ducks, waving to the passing lake cruisers or just soaking up the environment!
If you’re lucky enough to be in the Lake District this weekend, whether staying in one of our holiday lodges or elsewhere – you are soooooo lucky!!
You have 3 things going on which if I’d known about I would so have booked one of our lodges on White Cross Bay or Limefitt Park – there is the Maryport Blues Festival, the Stavely Real Ale Festival and the big Airshow at Windermere – and I think there’s even a Real Ale festival in Hawkshead too!! I will definitely be booking in for this time next year – but for this year looks like we’ll be missing out ;-(
Have agreat time whatever you’re doing!! And e-mail me some pics if you go to any of these events and a bit for the blog – would love some feedback on them!
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You want me to walk up THERE!!
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Striding Edge … this way looks better for me!
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A well deserved pint!
There are a number of different routes to the peak of Helvellyn and Striding Edge ………… this particular route from Grasmere was very dog friendly – with no stiles and we didn’t need to do the Striding Edge which we felt would be a bit tricky for dogs if they’re not used to it ….. and decided Jester would find it a bit difficult to negotiate. The views of Striding Edge were fantastic last Friday however …. all the way along we were just looking around and soaking up all the beauty the Lake District has to offer …. which is what we do each time we are up there on such a beautiful clear day!
We were dropped off just outside Grasmere and left our car at the Travellers Rest – although buses can be used for this purpose! From White Cross Bay and Limefitt Park you just head towards Ambleside and pick up the A591 towards Grasmere … go past the Travellers Rest and it’s on the right about 3 miles on …. check out your ordnance survey map! It was a fairly steep ascent to start with but that got most of the up hill out of the way in the first hour and a half …. don’t forget to take lots of water (expecially if you’re taking your dog) as there were only about 4 ‘natural’ watering holes – the last one being the Tarn at the foot of Helvellyn on the way back down, which Jester loved and played in for about 20 minutes!
There’s just so much to do whilst holidaying in the Lake District – and staying at one of the lodges gives you the freedom to come and go as you please! And being dog friendly, you don’t have to leave your dog at home and they can have as good a time as you do! Check out the self catering accommodation on windermerelogcabin.com for your next breaks in the Lakes …. whether it’s Tree Top Lodge or the Calgarth Lodges you’ll be in an ideal spot to get to all that the South Lakes and Lake District has to offer anytime you want!
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It’s a dogs life!
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Limefitt Park – from Wansfell Pike looking toward Lake Windermere
We were lucky enough to have a couple of days walking in the Lake District last week – making the most of the beautiful weather and fantastic views.
Tuesday saw us parking up in Windermere and walking up Orrest Head and over the farmland to Limefitt Park – then heading through Troutbeck and up onto Wansfell and Wansfell Pike where the views of Limefitt Park give you a really good idea of the location of Tree Top Lodge, one of the holiday lodges advertised on windermerelogcabin.com - it’s removed from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist area whilst still close enough to Windermere and the Lakes to ensure you have good access to many of the local attractions.
You can walk directly from the lodge onto a variety of walks – (this being just one of them which took us about an hour from Limefitt Park itself to get to this viewpoint!) Jester loves it as you can see …. don’t forget to take extra water and a drink dispenser for your dog whilst walking in the Lakes – there are lots of rivers and lakes around but sometimes you can go a good couple of miles with no natural water stops and in the warm weather it’s really important for your dog to stay as cool as possible! We have started freezing a couple of bottles of water so on a hot day it will defrost naturally and inbetween times it can be used as a ‘cool rub’ for you and your dog ….. nothing better on the back of the neck on a hot hike!
A midweek break in self catering accommodation gives you the freedom to come and go as you please …. and out of popular holiday times can provide a quieter time to get away from it all ……… although a week in the lakes gives you more time to explore the lakes, the fells, the attractions, the houses ….. and sample more of the eateries and pubs – many of which are what I would call ‘proper pubs’ offering real ales and a traditional feel! Or finish earlier on a Friday and enjoy 2 whole days in the lake district, late start on Monday – or leave late on Sunday evening and miss the traffic! We think that windermere log cabins offers you the flexibility to manage your time perfectly in the South Lakes and work to your own agenda …. not someone elses!
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New for this season
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Dining area
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Comfortable sleeping for up to 4 people
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Ensuite to master bedroom
Haven’t booked your holidays, midweek break or long weekend break in the Lake District yet? Then you’ll be happy to hear that we are now advertising another luxury lodge on White Cross Bay which has full availability for 2010 …. to the same high standard as Tree Top Lodge and Calgarth Lodge 53, Calgarth Lodge 14 is another excellent, high standard and comfortable base from which to explore Cumbria, the Lakes and South Lakeland .
Offering self catering accommodation for up to 4 people with a double ensuite bedroom and a twin bedroom with an additional bathroom, Calgarth Lodge 14 is fully kitted with everything you need to give this a real home from home feeling.
White Cross Bay is midway between Windermere and Ambleside and has excellent facilities on site – including the marina and dog walking area – the lodge is dog friendly and there is no additional charge for you to bring your dog with you to Calgarth Lodges.
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Limefitt Park is Visit Britain 5 Star rated.
Features
- * Luxury Log Cabins
- * Contemporary Furniture
- * LCD TV
- * DVD player
- * Fantastic Views
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