During our recent stay in the Lake District, staying in a Coppermines Cottage in Coniston, we headed for the first time to the South Lakes Safari Zoo. We rather enjoy a zoo, […]
Family fun in the Lake District: South Lakes Safari Zoo
Country Harvest: A butcher’s counter to savour on the way to the Lakes
Driving to the Lakes from Leeds, we have often passed Country Harvest, but on our recent trip to stay at a Coppermines Cottage property in Coniston, we decided to stop off and grab […]
Is the Fun Factory in Bowness-on-Windermere worth the trip?
The Lake District is, of course, best known for its lakes and the wonderful walking amid beautiful landscapes, but there is always the chance that on some days you might not quite have […]
Starting 2017 in style with a cosy Coppermines Cottages hideaway
There are few more spectacular locations in the UK for a January hideaway than the Lake District, and few more charming locations in the Lake District than Coniston. Going away for a […]
Burlington’s at Beech Hill: Making evening dining an experience to savour
Burlington’s at Beech Hill Hotel and Spa turns dining in the Lake District into something of an experience. First of all, there’s the view. We’ve talked in length about the views at […]
Views to take your breath away at Windermere’s Beech Hill Hotel and Spa
Beech Hill Hotel and Spa in the Lake District prides itself on being the “most distinctive 4 star hotel” in Windermere, and that boast might just be right. The Lake District is […]
The Highfield: A beautiful hotel in the heart of the northern Lakes
Today’s post comes courtesy of our good friends Asha and Chris, who stayed at the Highfield Hotel in Keswick. Here’s what they had to say about their stay… Tucked away slightly from […]
Chatting art, Arsenal and ambition with Ian Swainson
Having brought you the news that Ian Swainson would be leaving The Samling to take on a new challenge at The Pass (taking over from Matt Gillan), we have now had the chance […]
Chef Ian Swainson leaves The Samling looking for a new head chef
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of The Samling and have loved every bite of the food that we have tried from chef Ian Swainson (consisting of an excellent afternoon tea […]
Family days out: Coniston Water in the Lake District
Coniston Water may not be one of the most obvious choices for a day out in the Lake District with the family, especially with Windermere the more accessible option from accommodation hotspots […]