2013 has been a great year for us personally- we became grandparents for the first time. Felix was born on 1st September, and he has just spent his first Christmas with us ( along with his mum and dad and all our family). White Moss House is just the best place to spend a family Christmas, whatever the weather.

Going forward into 2014, we have decided, after over 30 years of welcoming guests to White Moss House from all over the world,that we’re going to take a break. We’ve been one of the top restaurants in the Good Food Guide for over 30 years, and in the last few years, although we haven’t offered dinner every night, we’ve been a very highly rated Guest House. It’s all been great fun.

Brockstone Cottage, our Grasmere holiday cottage,

Brockstone Cottage from White Moss viewpoint

is still going to be available for self catering . It’s fully booked until March, but the weeks are filling up quickly for the rest of the year.

Here’s a reminder of one of our favourtie recipes, the famous White Moss Sherry trifle. As usual, we made one for Boxing Day. It was delicious. Yesterday I found a tiny portion left in a small bowl in the fridge, and ate it for breakfast – as you do.

Today is another dull day, but it has stopped raining, so we’re off for our last walk of the year. We’ll be walking round Rydal Water with my brother, who is visiting for New Year.  We’re looking forward to lots more walking in the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us , and best wishes to you all for 2014!