Busy planning your 2026 escape, but you're not sure where to go.

I think January felt like an extra-long, dull month for a lot of us but we're faring ok on the farm weather wise this winter.

Exploring the beauty of the Lake District couldn't be easier, with so many incredible walks so close to your Matson Ground Cottage.

In farming, it's a careful, slow process; you're always planning far in advance, and in many ways, autumn is the start of the farming year.

We're delighted to announce that Matson Ground is now home to Windermere Food Farm, a much-loved community project which grows fresh, organic vegetables for the local food bank and families in need.

Organic September was started by the Soil Association over twenty years ago.

It really has been the perfect summer for farming here in the Lakes.

Every September, historic buildings and monuments across the country throw open their doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.

If you're planning a stay in one of our Ullswater cottages this summer, we're excited to share a wonderful local initiative that's helping visitors and residents get around in a greener, more convenient way - the Ullswater Hopper Bus (UB1 service).