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Keeping you up to date with all the wonderful things the Lake District has to offer.

Offering Accommodation, things to do and places to visit in the English Lake District. A small selection of privately owned holiday cottages available in the bustling villages of Bowness on Windermere, Windermere & Ambleside.

01/09/2024

_ hello September

As the schools prepare to go back, it would appear that summer is not quite done yet! 🙌

The forecast for coming weeks is looking quite favourable and as the lakeland villages begin to quieten a little too, it’s the perfect time to

Our cosy cottages are all centrally located and are available for 2nt breaks too!

Just think 🤔

✅ Compfy cottages
✅ Autumn walks
✅ Cosy fires
✅ Country pubs
✅ Spectacular scenery

All we need is you! 👆

DM/ 📧 [email protected]

www.iStayLakes.co.uk

17/08/2024

_ lazy days of summer

Can you believe we’re almost at the end of August 😳Don’t panic - if you are still hoping to sn**ch a last minute break, we have some dates available (Bank Holiday is fully booked though!)

The weather has been a mixed bag but there is still so much to be enjoyed outdoors here in ⛵️🥾🪂 ⛰️ 🚲 🏊‍♀️🚣🏻‍♂️🧗

Book your getaway with us 😊

DM/ 📧 [email protected] (LATE DEALS)

www.iStayLakes.co.uk

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20/07/2024

_ King of the Fells

Yesterday saw the final journey home for our Cumbrian Legend Joss Naylor.

Joss took up fell running in 1960 and won numerous races and set records through 70’s and 80’s.
In 1986, Joss ran all 214 Wainwrights in seven days (in a heatwave). This sheep farmer broke the Lake District 24-hour record not once, but three times and also went on to run the fastest-known times on the Three Peaks, The Pennine Way and Welsh 3,000’s.
At the age of 60, he ran 60 Lakeland fell-tops in 36 hours and then, at 70, ran 70 Lakeland fells.
Joss continued running into his eighties and in 2019, at the age of 83, he completed a race he had previously dropped out of due to poor weather conditions, more than fifty years earlier.

He created his own fell-running challenge, the Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge, open to over-fifties only. This runs 48 miles (77 km) from Pooley Bridge to Greendale Bridge, traversing 30 summits, with climbing of 17,000 feet.

Josh considered the 72 peak Lakeland circuit as his own greatest achievement, setting a record which stood unbroken for 13 years.

Joss cared passionately about Cumbria and its people and was a patron of the Brathay Trust. He both encouraged and inspired countless individuals within the community and further afield.

It had been Joss’s wish that his funeral should be “a colourful celebration of his life”. Fell runners were encouraged to run over the passes to Wasdale Head to where hundreds of fell running team colours could be seen to lead the cortège in bringing Joss home to St Olaf’s Church, Wasdale (smallest church in England).

RIP 🙏🏻

JOSS NAYLOR MBE
1936 - 2024

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(Many thanks for allowing us to share)

19/07/2024

🚨 Late Availability Alert 🚨

We have last minute availability this weekend at this lovely pet friendly cottage in Bowness village.

19th July 2/3nts ❌NOW BOOKED❌
22nd July 2/3/4nts

DM/email
[email protected]

best be quick 😉

13/07/2024

_we’re back 👋

Apologies for our absence ☺️

- although we have been busy online answering queries and helping you to choose and reserve your summer vacations in our lovely lakeland cottages 🏡

- we have also been enjoying a much needed (and well deserved break) in another National Park on the other side of the Atlantic 🌊

- from Windermere 🇬🇧 to Windermere 🇨🇦

We have thoroughly enjoyed being a tourist and enjoying the ever so friendly, Canadian hospitality. We explored not one but two National Parks and are now back and busy as the schools begin to break up. ✨

There are still available dates July/Aug with the added bonus of flexible check in days and a minimum 2night stay. 🌿

We look forward to welcoming you this summer. ☀️

📸 Windermere Lake 🇨🇦

07/06/2024

_ good luck

Wishing all this weekends guests and everyone else taking part in the the very best of luck.
The Arla Great North Swim is a weekend-long celebration of open water swimming held , Lake Windermere.

With stops just a short walk from each of our cottages, direct to the venue (555/599) and running regular ferries to/from the event, our guests get to leave their cars and not have to worry about parking at this popular well attended event.

2025 Entries are already open 13-15 June if you want to get in early 🏊‍♀️ 🏠

📸

24/05/2024

_ shop local

If you’re visiting the this bank holiday (or any other time really) then you should make your first stop (just on the Kendal roundabout after you come off at J36) 🚙

This family run farm shop stocks a wonderful selection of locally sourced produce and has everything you could possibly need for a stay in one of cottages.

You can even pick up freshly made breads, bliss-cuits and croissants from across the yard. Speciality coffee and teas from , pies and pasties (fresh & frozen) from and of course not forgetting some sweet treats

You can also take time for tea and a snack

Then that’s you all set for your lakeland visit, stocked up with lots of local loveliness 🥰

You’re welcome ☺️

23/05/2024

🚨 Late Availability Alert 🚨

We have some 2nt availability over at Merrylocks Cottage in Bowness village.

28th - 30th
1st - 3rd

Here’s what recent guests said about their stay;
“We stayed over a bank holiday. The photos don’t give it justice. The place is larger than it looks on the photos. Brilliant place. Bedrooms were great. Kitchen was well equipped but under used while we were there, due to the amazing restaurants. We would definitely recommend.”

DM/email
[email protected]

airbnb.com/h/merrylockscottage 👆

best be quick 😉

24/04/2024

_ cute and sweet

We love reading guests comments following a stay at one of our cottages and although we describe Bluehill Cottage as traditional and cosy, we think ‘cute and sweet’ work too 🥰

✍️ “Thank you for hosting us, we had a wonderful stay exploring Ambleside and the cottage is very sweet. A cute little place in an ideal location, being under ten minutes walk to the village. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and you have a lovely little home.” 🫶

We have some availability in the coming weeks;

2 - 4 May
7 - 10 May
14 - 17 May

(2nts min) - go on, book your

DM/ 📧 [email protected]

👇 https://www.airbnb.com/h/bluehillcott

31/01/2024

_ January blues

Well that went quick! 🫣

It’s been a busy month giving our wonderful cottages some tlc 💕 and carrying out those necessary jobs to have everything ship shape for the season ahead 💫

But we did get to take some time out too to enjoy this amazing place we call home 🏡

We thought we’d share with you some of our favourites 🏞️ from our days out and about 🥾 ⛰️

02/12/2023

✨ NOW FULLY BOOKED ✨

Thanks to all who shared. To those we were able to help, a cosy and welcoming impromptu night enjoyed in Bowness 🙏🏻

🚨 Last Minute 🚨

If you’ve visited today, you may have found yourself doing this! 🫣

With so many roads now impassable and cars being abandoned- you may just find yourself with a Last Minute change of plans ❄️ ⛄️

We have some cottages available in Bowness village for tonight/tomorrow- all within walking distance of the main road through the village.

All warm and cosy and waiting to welcome you.

DM

09/11/2023

✨ Festive Fun ✨

Yes, it’s that time again!

Our beautiful lakeland villages start to light up to welcome visitors (and locals) over the festive season and we are going to keep you updated on what’s happening and where so that you don’t miss a thing! (Keep an 👀 on our story too!)

📍 AMBLESIDE
📆 Sat 18th November

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Children’s Fun Zone (all day)
⛴️ Santa Cruise Waterhead ~10.30
🤹🏻‍♀️Entertainment & Stalls 12noon
⛴️ Santa Cruise Waterhead ~ 1.30
🎅🏼 Santas Sleigh Ride in town | 4.00
🌟 Lantern Procession ~ 4.30
💥 Firework Display ~ 5.30

Full details and map to all events at
www.amblesidechristmaslights.com

Make a weekend of it 😜 we still have some cosy cottages to welcome you to!

📷 Ambleside Christmas Lights

22/07/2023

♻️refill ♻️reuse♻️

We all strive to do our bit and be more Eco friendly, which is why we now have refillable bottles in all our cottages for hands and dishes. ✅

Thank you we💚them

06/07/2023

_ cottage style

is the perfect description for Merrylocks Cottage.

Lakeland slate floors, pine doors along with open fireplace are just some of the features that make this cottage a popular choice.
Centrally located for easy access to local bus routes, Lake Windermere and an abundance of walks as well as a great selection of cafes, shops and restaurants right on your doorstep _ you don’t need to look any further for your summer vacay.

24/04/2023

💛 D A F F O D I L S 💛

10,000 to be exact ☺️

This stunning installation opens today (24th April) and is available to view until the end of June.

Well worth a visit as you get to enjoy the castle and grounds too.

FYI

Ten Thousand Daffodils is a charity fundraising project and the brainchild of locally based potter, Helen Ratcliffe. The aim of the project is to raise money for six amazing charities while creating a beautiful art installation in its own right.

The project has brought the local community together, with local businesses, schools and volunteers behind the project helping to build, fire, glaze and plant 10,000 ceramic daffodils as described in the famous poem by William Wordsworth.

22/04/2023

_ happy memories 🥰

We love to read what our guests have been up to during their stay and we just had to share this lovely review from recent guests at Mulberry Cottage. ✍️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“What a blessed week we have had
in your beautiful home!
Such a fantastic location and we did lots of exploring of the area.
Great to be back at Lake Windermere, last time we were here we got engaged 💍
23 years ago !
We have retumed with our three kids now 16, I4 and 12.
Such a lovely house - perfect
for us
A wonderful retreat!” ☺️

The Chambelairs
Kingswinford

21/04/2023

_ it’s the weekend!

Happy Friday 😊

What are your plans for the weekend?

Still time to grab a last minute break 😊

🤗 Cosy Lakeland Retreats
🥾 Tons of walks
🏔️ Amazing scenery
🏛️ Museums & Historic Houses
🏡 Quaint villages
🛍️ Independent shops
☕️ Abundance of tea shops
🍻 Cosy Country Pubs
⭐️ Michelin Star Restaurants

There really is something for everyone!

BOOK your GETAWAY 👉

[email protected]

A warm welcome awaits 🤗

20/04/2023

_summer staycation

Have you been to ?

Is it your ‘go to’ place for a short break or your summer holidays?

There really is so much to see and do here and we have some perfect bases for you to call home whilst you get out and discover this beautiful

💕 Romantic retreats
🏡 Cosy cottages
👶🏼 Child friendly
🐾 Pet friendly
📍 Centrally located
🚌 Local service accessible

Whatever your needs we have a wonderful selection of ‘home from home’ properties right in the heart of the the lakes waiting to welcome you 🤗

DM/ [email protected]

📍Derwentwater, Keswick
📸

21/03/2023

🇬🇧 English Tourism Week 🇬🇧

Celebrating ‘Amazing Places to Stay’

What better time to showcase all that has to offer.

Whether it’s grabbing a short break for a recharge or booking your - The English Lake District has got to be top of your list.

We have some wonderful places for you to - from romantic, cosy cottages to luxury lakeland homes, you’re guaranteed a warm welcome 🤗

DM/ [email protected]

13/01/2023

💫 We did it again 💫

✨ What a way to start the 2023 season ✨

We are thrilled to have retained our SUPERHOST status again here

Our continued hard work and amazing hosting skills throughout last year has truly paid off.

We will look forward to providing all our guests during the coming season with -

🌟SUPER warm welcome
🌟SUPER friendly team
🌟SUPER service
🌟SUPER amenities
🌟SUPER accommodation
🌟SUPER location
🌟SUPER memories

BOOK your 2023 Staycation NOW

31/12/2022

As 2022 draws to an end, we wanted to take the time to thank you, our followers, friends, visitors, guests and clients. 🙏🏻

We wish all the best to each of you for 2023 and look forward to welcoming back to our beautiful in the coming year.

From the istaylakes team 😊

📍 Lake Windermere
(from Troutbeck)
📸

21/12/2022

🎄Festive getaway🎄

How quickly can you pack?

Come and escape to one of our lakeland ‘home from homes’ this festive season ✨

✨Christmas/Twixmas/New Year✨

🎄Festive decorations
🥂Holiday cheer
♟️Board Games
🥾 Lakeland walks
🍿 Movie Channels
🏔️ Spectacular views
🎁 Welcome gift
🎅🏼Jolly time to enjoy together

DM or 📧 [email protected]
For best rates for your festive getaway

17/12/2022

"Brunch is breakfast without an alarm clock."

And you could be enjoying both right here this Christmas 🎄

One of two relaxing spaces in this wonderfully spacious, luxury apartment right in the centre of Windermere village.

🛏️ There are four well appointed bedrooms.
🛁 Three bathrooms (two with baths).
🍽️An exceptionally well stocked kitchen (perfect for any family meal/celebration).

The perfect base for you and your family this Festive Season. 🎄

Take a look for yourself -

https://www.airbnb.com/h/crescentviewlakelandapartment

16/12/2022

✨ Late Availability ✨

✨Christmas/New Year✨

We make every effort to make our accommodations feel like your ‘Home from Home’ especially at Christmas

🎄Festive decorations
✨Sparkle
🍬Sweet treats
🥂Holiday cheer
♟️Board Games
🍿 Movie Channels
🎁 Welcome gift
🎅🏼Jolly time to enjoy together

DM or 📧 [email protected]
For best rates for your festive getaway

13/12/2022

✨Winter Wonderland ✨

It’s not too late if you fancy a last minute festive getaway!

We still have some delightful and cosy places for you to come and enjoy all has to offer at this magical time of year.

DM or 📧 [email protected] for some great last minute offers

07/12/2022

_ pawsome present 🐾

Not forgetting your furbabies this Christmas! 🎁

If the thoughts of chilly walks on the lakeland fells, visits to dog friendly country pubs/tea shops and then a cosy cottage with an open fire to curl up in front of sounds like the perfect spot for spot 🐶 (🙄🫣)

Harmol Cottage at New Year is where you and your four legged friend should be. 🥰

BOOK NOW 👉

https://www.airbnb.com/h/petfriendlyharmolcottage

01/12/2022

_ Countdown to Christmas

🎄 Is your tree already up?

🎁 Christmas shopping done?

✍️ Cards written?

✨ Festive break booked?

We can certainly assist with the latter 🤗

Our Lakeland villages are looking so festive 💫, (snow not guaranteed) ❄️
You will be spoiled for choice on the selection of independent shops, award winning restaurants, abundant choice of cafes and not forgetting country walks for all - and if that’s not enough…

You will have your own ‘Home from Home’ to return to after your days out exploring all has to offer.

📧 [email protected]

📍Bowness Bay,
Lake Windermere

30/11/2022

_ Festive breaks

Have you booked ✨🎄yet?

Whether you’re considering a pre Christmas trip to make the most of the Christmas Markets and Independent Shops 🎁 or a Festive Getaway ❤️with family or friends?

We have some LATE AVAILABILITY in some of our cosy Lakeland homes 😍

DM / 📧 [email protected]

🏠 Merrylocks Cottage
📍 Bowness

23/11/2022

_ get cosy

There is nothing better than enjoying a chilly 🥶 (or 🌧️ it is the lakes after all) day out exploring the lakeland villages and fells, to then return to this cosy cottage to relax and unwind in front of the open fire 🔥

Book your winter or festive🎄break at Bluehill Cottage, Ambleside.

https://www.airbnb.com/h/bluehillcott

18/11/2022

_ happy friyay all

The sun is out here on - even if it might not be around for long ⛅️

Lots going on in the lakes this weekend- why not book yourself a

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