LAST MINUTE OFFER OCTOBER BREAK.

Our last minute October break has now been booked. The next week that we have available is 10-17 November. We are leaving this post up as it has lots of information, and pictures that may be of interest. The “things to do” still apply if you can come and stay during the winter months.

We were offering the week 27 October to 3 November at special last minute rates.

This was the first week that we have had available since March. Every other week has been fully booked. Many local residents think October is the best month in the Lake District. The crowds have thinned out, the trees are beginning to change colour, the air is fresh and it feels good to get outside.

Here’s a photo taken last year by a guest enjoying a short walk from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage

Delightful October photo taken by guest March Jarvis

Things to do on a last minute offer October break in the Lake District.

You’re on our last minute offer October break. What can you do?

There’s walking, obviously. Walk from the door on one of our White Moss Walks.

Rydal Water October

Days out in October.

Take a boat on Windermere with Windermere Lake Cruises 

Catching a boat to Wray castle and walking along the shore to Ferry Nab and getting a boat back. Take in a visit to Claife Viewing station , much loved by the Victorians. Call in at the lovely little Claife Viewing Station Cafe 

Wray Castle

Take the boat to Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre for a fun day of activities ( you can drive there too if you wish)

You can take the Teal or the Swan, the two lovely old “steamers” and cruise up and down Windermere from Waterhead to Bowness and on to Lakeside Newby Bridge. We love Windermere Boats and they have kindly given us vouchers so that all our guests Brocsktone Grasmere Cottage can have a 10% discount on Windemere Lake Cruises.

The Teal comes into Lakeside to take you back to Waterhead via Bowness

Read more about my great day out on the lake in my blog post here 

You can also read more about Autumn in the Lake District here

Visit Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Trust

Just a short stroll down the lane from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage  is the most famous home of William Wordsworth,  Dove Cottage

Dove Cottage Grasmere

The house and the adjacent museum are a must for any visitor to Grasmere. We are very happy to tell you that guests staying at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage receive a £2 discount on entry prices. Just take along the voucher we give you at check in to our Grasmere Cottage.

A short walk in the other direction brings you to Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived when he became famous. It’s also open to the public.

Also in Rydal, take in the gardens at Rydal Hall.

Rydal Hall on a frosty November morning

Rydal Hall Old school room tea room is also worth a visit. Excellent home made soup, sandwiches and cakes.

Old School room tea rooms Rydal Hall

This is just a taster of things to do in the Lake District. Take a look around this website for lots more inspiration and information.

Did you know that the Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Read more here.

Lake District October Break £160 reduction

Lake District October Break? Looking for a last minute reduction? We can offer you a £160 reduction on our last remaining October week in Brockstone Grasmere Lake District Cottage.

SORRY, THIS WEEK HAS NOW BEEN BOOKED. NEXT AVAILABLE WEEK IS 10-17 NOVEMBER. SHORT BREAKS ARE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.

We have the week of 27 October-3 November available. This week was £850, and it has now been reduced to £690.

Not only can you save on your October break at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage – we can also offer special discounts for our guests at two excellent local attractions.

The Teal comes into Lakeside to take you back to Waterhead via Bowness

Take a boat on Windermere on your October break

The picture above was taken on an October day, when Windermere was looking wonderful. We enjoyed a wonderful day out with Windermere Cruises . We used a Freedom of the Lakes ticket and had a wonderful day on the Lake.

I’ve written before about great days out on Windermere by boat. Take a look at my blog here from the day of the photo.As a thank you to us, and a treat for our guests, Windermere Cruises have given us 10% discount vouchers for our guests to use. Just a little extra treat for our cottage guests. Come and stay.Treat yourself to a day out on Windermere.

Here’s another photo from October, taken at Waterhead at the start of our trip on Windermere.

Take the Steamer from Waterhead

Visit the Wordsworth Museum and Dove Cottage on your October Break

We have special vouchers for our cottage guests so that they can enjoy £2 reduction on entry to Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth museum. Another saving on your October break at Brockstone Grasmere cottage.

Dove Cottage Grasmere

More October photos ( taken by me in past years) . What a great time to visit the Lake District and enjoy a £160 reduction on our October break offer.

Autumn walk to Grasmere

Rydal Water October

Walk from the door of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage on your October break

Walk from the door on one of the many wonderful walks.The photos above were all taken on one of the many beautiful walks that begin and end at the door of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.Deatils of these can be found on the page White Moss Walks. Walk, relax and return to Brockstone Grasmere Cottage at the end of a day in the great outdoors of the Lake District National Park.

Off with the boots- and relax!

Summer Holiday Weeks in our Grasmere Cottage.

No Summer Holiday Weeks in our Grasmere Cottage left ! I wrote this piece on Saturday, 2 June 2018. It’s now Wednesday 6 June and I’m delighted to say that all three weeks have now been booked! I’ll leave the post up, as it has lots of useful information in it.

We do still have the October half term available if you’re looking for a school holiday week in 2018, and we are taking bookings for the Summer Holidays 2019 if you want to book ahead.

This was the original post

Are you searching for summer holiday weeks in a Grasmere Cottage? We still have some weeks available.

For early summer holidays, we can offer the week from 7-14 July. This week has been reduced from £845 to £745 for last minute bookings. Now Booked

We still have two weeks available in the main school summer holidays. These are the weeks of  21-28 July and 18-25 August. These weeks are £925, for up to 4 guests ( and your dog can come free too). Both weeks now booked.

Keswick Festival

Why visit the Lake District for your Summer Holiday?

Why would you visit the Lake District for a family summer holiday? For some ideas take a look at our blog posts .Here’s one called “Visit the Lake District at any time of year” 

There are a host of outdoor events and festivals, sports, music, theatre to be enjoyed in the Lake District. For a comprehensive list of events check the official Cumbria Tourism website here. 

Grasmere sports wrestling

Summer Holiday Weeks events

If you can stay the week of 21-28 July, you will be here for Ambleside Sports, one of the best traditional days out in the Lake District. This year it takes place on Thursday 26 July. You can walk from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage to Ambleside Sports in about 20 minutes along a beautiful path. Here’s the official website for Ambleside Sports. It’s a great thing to do on Summer Holiday. Here’s an article I wrote the other year about Ambleside Sports and things to do in the Lake District in summer.

If you can visit the week of 18-25 August, you will be here for the Lakeland Country Fair on Sunday 19 August,  and you’ll also be able to visit one of my favourites, the Hawkshead Show on Tuesday 21 August. Our family love the Hawkshead Show!.

Hawkshead Show

Hawkshead Show in the Summer Holidays

This is just a little taste of things to do in the Lakes on your summer holidays.There’s lots to do in Grasmere Village, just a short stroll from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage. You can find out more here.

There are many great walks from the door of our Grasmere Cottage, whenever you stay. Read more about walks from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage here.

So, we’re offering an early summer week , 7-14 July,at £100 discount. We also have two great peak weeks when you can sit on the terrace of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage and admire the views. You’ll feel far from the crowds, yet you’re very close to all the wonderful Lake District Summer Holiday events. Have Fun. Book soon!

July Offer Save £100

We have a special July Offer for the week from Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 July. The rate was £845, but it has now been reduced to £745, so if you have a free week in your diary book this week at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage and save £100 on the usual rate by using our July Offer.

Why visit in early July?

Why would early July be a great time to visit the Lakes? The Lake District has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the summer, especially the school holidays, the area will be pretty busy. Grasmere is a “honeypot village” where tourists flock to see Wordsworth’s grave, and visit Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum.

Dove Cottage Grasmere

The week that we have on our July Offer is often a quiet week, as it falls before school holidays start. The days are long, perfect for hiking. Walk from the door on short walks to Grasmere Village, or head up onto Fairfield, one of the Lake District’s great mountains, starting and finishing at the cottage door.

For a shorter walk with incredible views, you can do a half day walk up Loughrigg. Here’s the view from Loughrigg. You can see Loughrigg from the windows of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.

View from Loughrigg

There are lots of great local walks that would be wonderful to do if you can take our July Offer. Here is my guide to Walks from White Moss and Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.

If you love gardens we have love beautiful ones to visit. Click on this link for more information to Gardens in the Lakes. 

Some lucky person will be able to visit our cottage and save £100 on our July Offer- will it be you? Book now!

Daffodil Offer at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage

This daffodil offer is for 1 week stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage, arriving Saturday 17 March, leaving Saturday 24 March.

Up to four guests and one dog can stay at our great Lake District Cottage for the very special rate of just £590. All linen and towels provided. Beds made up ready for your arrival. The log burning stove will be laid ready for you to light, and the heating will be turned up so that you are warm and cosy.

Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox 2018 is on Tuesday 20 March. Your stay at our Grasmere Cottage takes you over the Equinox, so on arrival day sunrise is 6.23 am and sunset 6.18 pm. On your last day, Friday 23 March, sunrise is 6.08 am and sunset 6.31 pm. Longer days are here! You can celebrate the Spring Equinox with a visit to Castlerigg Stone Circle which is a 20 minute drive away through beautiful scenery.

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Castlerigg Stone Circle with dramatic clouds.P

Photos thanks to geograph.org

Lake District Daffodils

The Lake District daffodils have been slow to appear this year. Cold weather and snow have held them back, However, in the last few days yellow buds are opening up everywhere. I’ve written lots of articles and blog posts about daffodils in the past. Here are some links if you would like to take a look.

Waiting for you on our Daffodil Offer

Click here to read an article about William Wordsworth’s famous poem, Daffodils, which was written just a few hundred yards from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.

This blog post has photos of daffodils at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage taken last year.

Click here to see the Brockstone daffodils though the bedroom windows. These are in your garden when you come and stay for our daffodil offer.

Dora’s Field Rydal looking amazing in the March sun

Take a short walk to Rydal to see Dora’s field full of daffodils.

Dora’s field Rydal, a short walk from Brockstone Cottage

Here’s an article form our other blog “Looking forward to Spring” Lots more photos of what you can see on our Daffodil offer.

Look here too for more 2017 photos taken in March at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage

Have you a free week from 17-24 March 2018? Could you re arrange things a little? After the Beast from the East, the snow, the wind and the long, long winter, treat yourself to a Lake District break. We’d love to hear from you.

The snow won’t last.

March has started snowy, windy and cold in many parts of the UK, but the snow won’t last. Here in the Lakes, around Grasmere, we’ve had very little snow, but it is cold and windy and there is no way that you would want to sit outside.

However, here are a few photos taken in April last year, to remind you that very soon the snow will have gone and good times will roll.

Brockstone terrace, view of Rydal Water

Here’s the view from the terrace looking to the south east, where you can see Rydal Water down below. Go on, pour the Prosecco!

View over Loughrigg and Grasmere fells

At last! The Prosecco has been poured. Sip and savour the view to the south west. You can see the Coniston Fells, and in the background the Langdale Pikes.

Bench in Brockstone Grasmere cottage garden

Walks from Brockstone Cottage

From Brockstone Grasmere Cottage you can walk in any direction. Here is a link to my article on 6 circular walks you can do from the door.

Boots off at the end of the walk

In spring, you’ll see lots of beautiful wild flowers and colourful local gardens. See more of these here. 

The famous Wordsworth walk past Brockstone Cottage garden in Spring

Make your reservation at Brockstone Cottage

If you are sitting at home, unable to get out because of the snow, why not use the time to plan you next trip to the Lake District. We would, of course, recommend staying at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage. However, we are pretty well booked for 2018 and even have bookings into 2019, so be sure to check our availability first. For a good clear look at our rates and available weeks see us on the excellent Independent Cottages website. Click here for the link.

Wordsworth daffodils at Brockstone Cottage

We do still have two weeks available later in March, when the snow will have gone and the days will be longer. We’ve reduced these two weeks by £100. Find out more by clicking here. The week 10-17 March was £590, now only £490, and the week 17-24 March was £690, now only £590.

To make a reservation, please read the information on our contact page here. Please Book Direct! We are part of the Book Direct movement, campaigning against the high charges that online booking websites will charge you. Your bookings with us are secure.

The Beast From the East winter in the Lake District.

The Beast from the East is the catch phrase being used for the blast of cold weather that is about to hit us this week. So far, in the Lake District, the result of this cold easterly weather pattern has been fabulous. Blue skies and sunshine. Here’s a photo from November. The weather today is very similar. This is the best of winter in the Lake District.

A still Rydal Water reflects the sky in November

Yes, it has been cold, but dry sunny cold weather is great for walking. At the end of the day a soak in a hot bath ( with spa bubbles) a lovely meal, maybe enoy a glass or two of wine or a local specialist beer from one of our many micro breweries.Relax by the log burning stove.

Log burning stove in our Grasmere cottage

We have two weeks available between now and July. These are the weeks 10-17 March, which was £590 but has been reduced to £490, and the week 17-24 March, which was £690, now reduced to £590. The log burning stove is laid for you to light on arrival, but the cottage is always very cosy due to the efficient central heating. The Lake District is wonderful to visit at any time of year. Take a look at this article for more information. 

The views from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage in this clear weather are wonderful. Here’s a picture to give you an idea of a crisp winter day at the cottage. It’s possible, if you wrap up, to have lunch on the terrace, even in January, February and March.

Lunch on Brockstone Grasmere Cottage terrace, January

Read more about the view from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage by clicking here. 

DECEMBER WEEKEND OFFER

Four night December weekend offer

Come for a December weekend in the Lake District. We have two special offers for December weekends. Stay four nights for the price of three- just £330 for a four night stay over the weekends of *2 December and 9 December. Get out and about in the day, then curl up and relax by the log burning stove in the evening.

*Since writing this post, we’ve filled the week of 2 December. The weekend of 9 December is still available. Arrive Saturday, leave Wednesday on our “3 night for the price of 4” offer, or stay a whole week for just £490.

Log burning stove in our Grasmere cottage

Why would I want to visit the Lake District for a December weekend?

Have your read our post about Christmas Markets in the Lake District?  Both the weekends that we have on offer are full of Christmas events and activities. Add to that the fact that the Lake District looks beautiful at any time of the year, and you’ll begin to realise that a sneaky pre Christmas break is just what you need.

Hawkshead Christmas Fair

Read our post about Winter in the Lake District to see beautiful photos and lots more reasons to visit in December.

Grasmere is a lovely village, with many visitors every year, including during the winter months. Here’s an article that I’ve written called 10 Things to do in Grasmere 

November Reflections Rydal Water

We can be flexible about changeover days.Please take a look at our Facebook Page . Scroll down to find a post where I planned a wonderful weekend break arriving Thursday 30 November, taking in Christmas Markets, train rides, shopping and, of course, walking. Fresh air is so good for you , especially in the winter months. From Brockstone Cottage you can walk in all directions. Check out our page about circular walks from White Moss and Brockstone Cottage. 

There is lots more information on this blog post about our Winter breaks. Do you really want to do your Christmas shopping on the same old High Street with the same old shops? Here in the Lake District you can find a great range of little shops selling all manner of things. Yes- they’re “Not on the High Street” in real life!

For all the boring stuff you can shop online. For the fun, quirky, special gifts that friends and family will love, come and shop in the Lake District this December.

Treat yourself! We look forward to hearing from you.

WINTER BREAK OFFER AT OUR GRASMERE COTTAGE

Everyone needs a Winter Break. We’ve got a special winter break offer at our Grasmere Cottage. 4 nights is only £330 . This is your last chance to take a Winter special offer , as the rest of January 2018 and the whole of February are fully booked.

Last Minute Offer- 3 nights for the price of 4.

Stay 4 nights between 17 and 22 January ( leaving on 23rd) for just £330. We have a 6 night gap, so if you want to stay 5 or 6 nights we can offer you the last two nights at just and extra £50 per night.

Blow away the January Blues

Get out in the fresh air and blow away the blues. January doesn’t need to be miserable.

There is lots of evidence that getting out in the fresh air in winter is good for your physical and mental health. You don’t need to go through the whole tedious airport and flying abroad stuff to enjoy the benefits. Who needs that hassle for a short break? If you live in a town or a city, a short break to the British countryside can do you the power of good.

November Reflections Rydal Water

If you can snatch a long weekend , a few days midweek, or even, if you’re very lucky, a full week, you can enjoy everything the wonderful Lake District offers from the base of our cosy cottage with stunning views.

You can see Rydal Water from the bedrooms

Things to do on a Winter break.

Come and stay. Walk from the door. Snuggle up by the log burning stove in the evening, or venture out for a great meal. Go to a local pub. Go the the cinema- we have all the top new films at Zeffirelli’s Ambleside.

Here’s a photo I took in January on Brockstone Grasmere Cottage terrace.

Lunch on Brockstone Grasmere Cottage terrace, January

We can’t promise you dry sunny weather, but would’t you love to be here anyway?. Read all about Winter in the Lakes here.

Come and stay. Takes a walk from the door. Relax.

Log burning stove in our Grasmere cottage

Our Herdwick sheep are waiting to welcome you.

Sorry, all our October dates have now been booked.

We have a special 4 night November break for arrival on Saturday 11 November, leaving Wednesday 15 November. Usual weekend rate is £330 for 3 nights, but this 4 night break give you a FREE NIGHT! The 4 night long weekend from Saturday 11 November is just £330.

If you’re interested in visiting over the winter, please take a look at our Winter Breaks page.

Autumn in the Lake District.

Autumn is a superb time to visit the Lakes. You can read one of my previous blogs about Autumn in the Lake District here  

Autumn in Penny Rock Woods, a few minute walk from Brockstone

October is a wonderful time for walking in the Lake District.

If you can take advantage of our October break offer you’ll find that it’s a wonderful time for walking. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning many colours of gold, red and brown, and the summer crowds have gone. From Brockstone Grasmere cottage you can walk from the door. Click on this link to read about circular walks from Brockstone Cottage, White Moss .

October colours Grasmere

Brockstone Grasmere cottage is so cosy in Autumn for your October break special offer

The great thing about staying at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage in autumn for your October break, is that it’s just so wonderfully cosy. At the end of the day, soak yourself in the bubble of the spa bath, then snuggle down on the comfy sofas by the woodburning stove.

Log burning stove in our Grasmere cottage

Cosy sofas and log burning stove

Entertainment in October in the Lakes

Did you know that there are 5 cinema screens in nearby Ambleside showing all the latest movies and live broadcasts? Find out more at the Zeffirelli’s website 

There are also live theatre performances at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, the Old Laundry Theatre Bowness, and the Brewery Arts Centre , Kendal. The Brewery also hosts music and comedy.

In the old days, restaurants used to close outside the peak holiday season. Now they stay open all year round, and you’ll be able to enjoy fabulous meals out at all price ranges, from lovely little cafes to top rates Michelin star restaurants such as Forest Side, Grasmere, just minutes from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.

Breaks in November and December

Can you fit in a sneaky get away break in November or December? If so, you can check our offers here on our other blog.  There are some lovely photos here.

Stay 3 nights at the weekend or 4 nights midweek for just £330. For a full week, the rate is only £495. We can be flexible about changeover days. The booking button at the bottom of this page may not reflect these special offers, so do please contact us direct via email. esuedixon@gmail.com.

When we post a special offer, we find that it often gets booked up pretty quickly. Don’t leave it too long if you want to book.