To quote one well-known festive tune, “It’s Christmas”… well, not quite. But with a little over seven weeks until the big day, the festive season…
It’s just over a month until the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival, a celebration of the fantastic Lake District stargazing opportunities. National Parks remain some of…
Last Friday, 1 October, was World Vegetarian Day, a day showcasing the benefits of vegetarianism. It also gave rise to October being observed as Vegetarian…
After a wonderfully warm Summer, Autumn has arrived in the Lake District and with it a change in the landscape. The colours are changing, the…
If you’re looking for an amazing day out when you’re staying in one of our Matson Ground cottages, then you should definitely take a…
Did you know it’s Sourdough September? Well, nor did we until recently, and while we are no baking fanatics (apart from being partial to…
Summer has definitely arrived in the Lake District and the Matson Ground Estate is in full swing. The holiday cottages are full of guests enjoying…
There’s something about afternoon tea in the Lake District. It just feels right. A quintessentially English tradition that goes hand in hand with the pace…
On August 19th, we’ll be celebrating World Photography Day and it got us thinking – where are our favourite Lake District photography spots? Where would…
A little over a mile from the southern tip of Lake Windermere you’ll find the Lakeland Motor Museum. With over 30,000 exhibits ranging from vintage…
