Cosy Cottage in the Lakes

22/09/2024

A walk on the beach is always good. Something about the sea - the smell, the space, looking at that horizon.... always makes me feel good 🤩
Some pics from my recent walks on Seascale & St Bees beaches not far from the cottages 🌊
Hope everyone's having a relaxing super chilled Sunday 😊

19/09/2024

The mint has been growing like mad at Mill Cottage. The courtyard garden is such a suntrap (now the sun is actually shining)!! 😎☀️
I grow it at home too but it doesn't do nearly as well. So I've been helping myself to some - it makes the best mint tea so much better than teabags! Just dunk a few sprigs in boiling water. It has a natural sweet taste too so doesn't need anything added - delicious 😋.
I've also been adding a few springs to the mini bouquets I leave for our guests like this one from earlier this week 💐.
So if you're staying with us please do help yourself.
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We've got good availability at Mill Cottage through October & November (including most weekends & the October half term).
Check us out on the usual platforms or book direct for the best rates!
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/mill-cottage-info

15/09/2024

Cosy corner snug area at Roses Cottage. It's really a second living room with a comfy sofa, coffee table and sideboard filled with games, books and magazines. It makes the cottage deceptively spacious so great for families and small groups!!!! Pop on the radio, sit at the window seat and marvel at the view of the Wasdale fells through the window....🤩
We now have limited October availability 👇🏾
9th & 10th
18th - 25th
Find us on the usual platforms or book direct.
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/

11/09/2024

Love reading all our guest book comments. These are the last few from Roses Cottage. Great to know guests have enjoyed their stays with us. Love hearing about all your Lake District adventures! Sound advice from one of our recent guests who decided to turn back after nearly summiting Scafell. The mountains will always be there and it's then another excuse to come back and see us!
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09/09/2024

Blue sky view 💙
West has definitely been best past few days. What a lovely end to the past week we've had in West Cumbria. How is everyone? Had a little social break (which is always good) as been busy with cottage cleans, cooking for our guests (see some of our dine in feedback on our stories) and changeovers. This was me having another cheeky break from changeover day at Roses Cottage to enjoy this garden view towards Wasdale.
It never gets old 🤩
Fancy sitting down with a cuppa and taking this in?
Here's our September & Oct availability at Roses (2 night min) 👇🏾
Find us on usual platforms or book direct for best rates 😊
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/roses-cottage-info
September
17th & 18th
22nd - 25th
October
9th & 10th
18th - 25th
27th - 31st

03/09/2024

Today have been at Roses, at my allotment and now prepping for tomorrow's dine in delivery! So thought I'd share some pics of the main bedroom at Roses Cottage as its such a lovely space in the sun. Waking up to the sit with your morning coffee in the sunny bedroom watching the world go by.............. is there anything better? I don't think so!!
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We've got the following dates available for the next couple of months if you fancy a restorative break! September:
17th & 18th
22nd - 24th

October
9th & 10th
18th - 24th
27th - 31st

Find us on usual platforms or book direct for best rates. 😊
And as an aside....am super pleased with my allotment onions and carrots which I'm using in the dine in meals (they taste so much better) so have shared a pic on my stories
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31/08/2024

Have been enjoying blackberry picking over the past week. Packed with vitamin C, picking them used to be a popular late summer pastime! Not sure how relevant that is now but I always chuckle when I see them for sale in the supermarkets when they're so abundant in the hedgerows here!
So easy to stew & make a compote. I enjoy mine with Greek yoghurt - like a luxury Muller fruit corner or totally elevate your morning porridge with a spoonful over the top!
I'll be doing a short blog of the compote recipe from picking to making 👩🏾‍🍳! Subscribe to our mailing list on the website home page if you'd like the recipe. It's also where you'll get my Lake District lowdown of the best things to do away from the super busy hotspots as well as exclusive offers and discounts! ✨
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/

30/08/2024

So good to see that our fabulous Gosforth bakery has stepped in to offer some essential provisions until the village store is back up & running after the devastating fire. Thanks so much! Amazing news ✨

22/08/2024

I took these photos the other day at Roses Cottage. The sun was streaming in while I was busy cleaning and thought it looked so lovely. It's such a bright and airy bedroom and with the comfy bed, as our guests tell us, a lovely space to wake up in! Also love the new chair - anyone else got a FacebookMarketplace obsession? A recent addition so guests have somewhere to sit and enjoy the window view if they fancy 🤍? We're always striving to improve our guest's experience!!
Hope our current guests were all tucked up last night after the apocalyptic winds!!!! And today it's been sunny and fairly warm....... our British summers 🤷🏾
We've got the following September dates available (2 night min unless otherwise stated) if you fancy waking up here! Find us on the usual platforms or book direct for extra savings.
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3rd - 1 night
16th - 19th
22nd - 25th
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/roses-cottage-info

20/08/2024

Blue skies, rain, wind, sun......all in a day...... what's going on with this weather 🤷🏾
The view from the attic bedroom at Roses Cottage when the sun has been shining 😍 The view is to Wasdale with the fells of Great Gable & the famous Scafell in the middle, The Screes to the left and Middle Fell on the right 🌄
Still I'm not going to complain about the weather!! Am going to appreciate every blessing I have 🙏🏾 Some of you may have heard or seen my FB post about the fire destroying the popular village store and 2 homes in Gosforth around the corner from our other cottage 💔. Appreciate what you have and don't sweat the small stuff ❤️

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19/08/2024

Still totally shocked by last weeks fire claiming Gosforth village store. around the corner from Mill Cottage. They’ve not only lost their business but also their home above the store and also a second home behind the shop has burnt down. To loose one thing is bad enough but your business and beloved home as well as pets and all your possessions is so so upsetting. I’ve shared the justgiving page in an earlier post for anyone who wishes to donate to help these 2 families get back on their feet. Thought I’d share this post which shows just how devastating the loss has been for all affected 💔

13/08/2024

Personal touches ❤️
It's probably my favourite thing to do at our cottages! Whether it's leaving some homemade cake and laying the table with a few surprise birthday treats 🍰. Making sure you can enjoy some freshly cut flowers inside AND the flowers and plants in the garden 💐🌹
I even try to supply all the essential toiletries so you don't have to rush to the shop when you arrive including supplies to use the fire 🔥
Your time is precious so should be be sent enjoying your stay so we do what we can to make that happen! ✨
Check out our website for more info and to book. We can also now accept card payments for your stay via Stripe which is secure and globally recognised 💳
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/

13/08/2024

Take advantage of the free Wasdale shuttle bus if travelling to West Cumbria and visiting Wastwater or Scafell. It's free, no hassle with parking and you can sit back and take in those jaw dropping views! What's not to love?

11/08/2024

Yew Tree tarn near Coniston. For Beatrix Potter fans it's closeby Yew Tree farm which the famous lady once owned and was also featured in the film Miss Potter.
➡️ Swipe to see the pictures of when I was also at the tarn last year! Shows just how much rain we've had recently! But at least the ducks were happier this time!🦆
Coniston makes a lovely day out about 50mins drive from our cottages.

10/08/2024

Susan one of our recent Mill Cottage guests enjoying St Bees beach with her 2 fur babies 🐾
Thanks for leaving such a lovely review on our website!
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Also very exciting is that we can now take card payments for bookings 💳. We know that some guests prefer this so can now send invoices for card payments once a booking is made 😊.
We've still got availability for Mill Cottage next week 11th - 16th August so if you fancy a sunny few days in the Lakes get in touch 😎.
We're also on the usual platforms but offer preferential rates when booked directly.
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/mill-cottage-info

08/08/2024

Can't believe summer is well underway! Thought I'd share one of my favourite walks from the doorstep at Gosforth! It's a great walk if you're visiting with your pooch too 🐾
Such lovely views over the village to The Screes over at Wasdale one way and the Irish Sea in the other.
If you fancy this walk from the doorstep we're happy to share with our guests and have the following August dates free if you fancy treating yourself to a Lake District stay 👇🏾
11th - 16th
18th
30th & 31st
Find us on the usual platforms or book direct to make a saving on your stay 😊
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/mill-cottage-info

25/07/2024

Have Instagram? Love candles? Love the Lake District? Well check out our Instagram promotion in conjunction with the wonderful guys at Lakeland Lights Company for a chance to win one of their luxury 100% natural soy candles!!!!
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We've chosen 2 candles Ennerdale and Wasdale, with each's scent inspired by the gorgeous landscape of it's namesake!
Each winner will also receive a discount code to the value of £125 equal to a mid week FREE NIGHT stay at one of our lovely cosy cottages when booked via our website. Scroll down on our website T&Cs page for full competition rules!!!
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/booking-conditions
Enter the competition via our Instagram post for a chance to win. Competition ends tomorrow Fri 26th July at 6pm!!!! 🤞🏾
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23/07/2024

Am a bit of a clean freak so take great satisfaction in keeping our cottage bathrooms smelling fresh and sparkling clean ready for the next guests ✨
You'll also find lots of hot water, a bathtub to enjoy a soak, body wash, shampoo & conditioner as well as sanitary supplies too 😍
And not forgetting the house plants and a few other extra touches to make our bathrooms modern spaces our guests can enjoy 🛀!
Last August availability at Roses:
17th - 1 night only
24th - 31st.

September - 2 night minimum applies
1st - 3rd
16th - 18th
22nd-26th
29th-30th
Book direct for the best rates or find us on the usual platforms 😊
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/copy-of-roses-cottage-info

23/07/2024

One of the great things about Cumbria.....well 2 things actually are the landscape - it's amazing - and our fantastic local businesses!!!! If you're visiting be sure to check out what to do in this months Cumbria Guide. It's totally free and the place to check out what's going on locally including all the fantastic outdoor events! You'll find a copy in our cottages like here in Roses ❤️.
And to remember your special time here treat yourself to a luxury candle from the lovely Lakeland Lights Company they smell divine and there's lots to choose from all inspired by our wonderful fells and special towns ❤️. They also make lovely gifts for anyone who loves the Lakes or maybe has conquered one of our many fells 🌄

20/07/2024

I never got to meet Joss Naylor but my neighbour knew Joss & his family well. A local legend & fell runner pionner. It was lovely to hear he got the send off he deserved. Sending love to his family & friends. Rest in peace Joss 🙏🏾

20/07/2024

The summer holidays have officially started 😊!
Thinking of a little getaway & fancy a summer staycation after seeing all those airport delays?!
Here's a few pics of the Lake District & our 2 cosy modern holiday lets right here in the national park close to the Western Fells wet your appetite!!

Mill Cottage in Gosforth village has great amenities on the doorstep including a free weekend shuttle bus to Wasdale/Scafell - perfect for car free travel and anyone wanting a holiday with their fur baby 🐾.
Summer availability:
27th - 31st July
11th - 15th, 18th, 30th - 31st Aug
1st - 2nd Sept

https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/copy-of-mill-cottage-info

Roses Cottage a traditional sandstone cottage nestled in countryside with the Wasdale fells as its backdrop right from the garden 🤩.
Perfect for those wanting a more rural bolthole but a short walk from the pub & lots of countryside doorstep walks.
August availability:
7th - 9th
17th
24th - 31st

https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/copy-of-roses-cottage-info

Book direct for preferential rates or also find us on the usual platforms. We'd love to see you!

17/07/2024

The sun's shining again finally so it's the perfect weather to get out and enjoy the Lakes - on days like this there's nowhere better 😎. This pic is from my recent walk around Ennerdale Lake for anyone who wants some ideas for walks here in West Cumbria 😍
Today's been a chilled day after spending yesterday in Leeds for my son's graduation 👏🏾!
Was a super proud Mum....and have snuck a little picture in my stories 🎓👆🏾!!!!
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10/07/2024

Great to see this festival coming all the way West again to Whitehaven in September! It's gonna be a fab weekend!
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Whitehaven Alive returns this year on the 12-15th of September! Expect a weekend packed with live music from some big names (yet to be announced) and some local talent. There will be markets, a fair and loads more!
https://cumbriaguide.co.uk/whitehaven-alive-bigger-and-better-than-ever/

09/07/2024

Photo dump of my afternoon spent around Whitehaven Harbour recently. A lovely few hours taking in the grand architecture and watching the boats on my walk around the harbour 💙
Finished off with coffee and cake from - utterly delicious witb lovely views 🍓☕😍
And being plant obsessed while the hubby was looking for DIY stuff (of some sort) from Haven Home Centre opposite the harbour, I couldn't resist buying some plants for the garden 🪴
Had never been in here before but it's a great hardware store and very reasonable priced so get it on your list!!!

09/07/2024

Can't get better feedback than that left by our last guests. Super complimentary about their stay at Roses Cottage and we were so pleased the loved it 🙏🏾
They were also blessed with the most glorious day yesterday......unlike today 🌞🌧️!!
We do hope they do get the chance to return!!! And want to say a massive thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely note in our guest book ❤️
Want to check us out? You can find us on the usual booking platforms or enquire directly via our website 😊
https://www.cosycottageinthelakes.co.uk/

06/07/2024

In the Western Lake District next weekend? Why not check out Eskfest festival with the gorgeous Eskdale as its backdrop. As if a day on the fells wasn't enough, a lively festival to enjoy too!!

05/07/2024

Cloudy skies over Tarn Hows ☁️🤍
A few pics from our day over in Coniston on Tuesday. Was lovely to spend the day in another part of the Lakes and summit a fell too although the heavens opened as soon as we got to the top!!!!!
I often recommend Coniston to guests staying with us if they're wanting a day out slightly further afield. It really was lovely & didn't disappoint!! 🤍
If you're still looking for summer holiday availability we've got following dates free at our two, 2 bedroom cottages both sleeping up to 4 (+infant) with Mill also being dog friendly:

July
Mill Cottage - 18th-21st, 27th-31st
Roses Cottage - 23rd-26th

August
Mill Cottage - 1st-3rd, 11th-15th, 18th-24th, 30th-2nd Sept
Roses Cottage - 7th-9th, 24th-3rd Sept

04/07/2024

A lovely walk from my doorstep after casting my vote today!
My first general election as a Cumbrian resident!!! Here's hoping some of our rural issues get dealt with by the next MP 🤞🏾!!!!
And moving onto other matters my walk from the polling station didn't disappoint. Look at that blue sky & views to the Irish Sea 💙.
The hedgerows didn't disappoint either with their scattering of foxgloves and SO many wild strawberries 🌺🍓
Wouldn't want to be anywhere else!!!

23/06/2024

What a lovely weekend!
Doesn't everything look better when the sun's shining? It's been the perfect weather to get out and explore! Finally ticked this Outlying Fell off the list! A clear path all the way up and stunning views too. Not many fells give sea views in one direction and mountains in the other 🌊🌄
Black Combe you didn't disappoint 🤩
Black Combe is one of the smaller Wainwright fells and a short drive from our cottages. It's perfect for a fell taster being not too long or steep with a clear path all the way up!
Fancy getting away from the crowds and coming to the quieter Western Lakes? Here's our summer availability:
Mill Cottage
July 1st - 5th, 15th - 31st
August 1st - 3rd, 11th - 15th, 18th - 24th

Roses Cottage
Juy 23rd - 26th
August 7th - 9th, 24th - 31st

21/06/2024

Our First Newsletter !
We've finally got around to it - our first emailer!!!
Why not subscribe too to see a bit more content on what we're getting up to here in the Lakes!! We won't bombard you but will send little snippets of life here which may even inspire you to visit or give you a few ideas on things to see and do during your visit!!!

A little introduction & a thank you code!