lake district holiday cottages

blog



Your Lake District Cottage Holiday starts here

  • <p>Organic September was started by the Soil Association over twenty years ago.
    Organic September 2025

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

    03 September 2025
  • <p>It really has been the perfect summer for farming here in the Lakes.
    Summer on Matson Ground Farm

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

    27 August 2025
  • <p>Every September, historic buildings and monuments across the country throw open their doors to the public as part of Heritage Open Days.
    Historic Houses in the Lake District

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

    26 August 2025
  • <p>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).
    The Ullswater Hopper Bus

    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).

    13 July 2025
  • <p>July is National Picnic Month, the perfect time to pack up some delicious local treats and head out for an alfresco feast in the stunning Lake District countryside.
    Lake District Picnic Spots

    July is National Picnic Month, the perfect time to pack up some delicious local treats and head out for an alfresco feast in the stunning Lake District countryside.

    11 July 2025
  • <p>As the waves settle after another exhilarating Great North Swim, you may feel inspired to discover the magic of wild swimming in the Lake District.
    The Best Wild Swimming Spots in the Lake District

    As the waves settle after another exhilarating Great North Swim, you may feel inspired to discover the magic of wild swimming in the Lake District.

    18 June 2025
  • <p>Lake District summer shows and fairs have been a familiar fixture on the calendar for as long as we can remember.
    Lake District Summer Shows and Fairs

    Lake District summer shows and fairs have been a familiar fixture on the calendar for as long as we can remember.

    17 June 2025
  • <p>We are thrilled to announce that guests will now find Pure Lakes Sweet Basil and Orange handwash in the bathrooms of most of our holiday cottages.
    Pure Lakes Skincare Products

    We are thrilled to announce that guests will now find Pure Lakes Sweet Basil and Orange handwash in the bathrooms of most of our holiday cottages.

    19 May 2025
  • <p>That's more like it! April got off to an unprecedented dry start, even in the Lake District.
    Spring on Matson Ground Farm

    That's more like it! April got off to an unprecedented dry start, even in the Lake District.

    25 April 2025