Cottagetroutbeck

28/04/2023

So lovely to discover this today in South Stonethwaite Cottage - great reviews of and

21/01/2023

Some beautiful late afternoons this week, up Troutbeck

21/05/2021

Thank you to our guests over the last 3 weeks, for your wonderful comments - glad you had a relaxing holiday in Troutbeck

15/04/2021

Really exciting to see The Queens Head, Troutbeck, Cumbria open again. Only 5 minutes walk from the door of South Stonethwaite Cottage - there is nowhere better to rest your legs after a day in the fells, in the sunshine with your favourite tipple

Exciting times ahead, we are ready for you to come and enjoy a beer from 11am today and food from 12. No rooms just yet but you can look on out website www.queensheadtroutbeck.pub and book for the very near future.

03/04/2021

Happy Easter from Troutbeck. Looking forward to welcoming our visitors safely from Monday 12th

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13/03/2021

Exciting to see a new local craft beer venue opening in Ambleside, this May. Near the little house on the bridge, local business man Colin Monk will create 20 new jobs. The food offers also sounds great, stretched pizzas and gourmet burgers, and the central feature will be six x 1000 pint copper tanks displayed above the bar.




https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/19150532.new-food-drinks-venue-ambleside-tap-yard-ready-open/

A new food and drinks venue is opening in Ambleside.

08/03/2021

Here’s to strong women like .

Beatrix fought for what she cared about - traditional farming, a strong sense of community, conservation and Herdwick sheep. Never intimidated in a male dominated world, Beatrix confidently spoke out on what she believed in

Beatrix’s creative talent combined with her determination, ambition from an early age and impressive business acumen, meant she gifted 4000 acres and 14 Lakeland farms to the National Trust, when she died.

One such farm was nearby Troutbeck Park. Under threat of being split up and developed, Beatrix bought this farm in 1923. Beatrix decided to run the farm herself with the help of shepherd George Walker. Beatrix used the farm as a setting for the Fairy Caravan stories and some of her writing was done in a little study at the farm.

03/03/2021

With the chatter around book inspired costumes, culinary delights and craft activities ready for tomorrow’s , it’s seems a good to time to pick out some good reads from the bookcase at South Stonethwaite Cottage.

Today it’s The Lake District in 101 maps and infographics by - a totally refreshing way to reveal what makes this beautiful place unique from wainwrights to weather, ghosts to great food, birds and beer.

07/11/2020

- a 20 minute drive from the cottage, a rewarding 4 hour walk with the bonus of being not too steep and one of the most central for a

Park at Dob Gill, Thirlmere. Take the ancient pass signed to Harrop Tarn and then Watendlath and when you hit the ridge, bear left to Standing Crag and follow the path until you meet random iron fence posts which lead you to the summit

21/10/2020

The Heaton Cooper Studio is a must for anyone staying at and today did not disappoint - with beautiful paintings, inspired gift ideas, tasteful design, gorgeous Scandinavian menu and cakes 🍰

18/09/2020

The big bales are popping up everywhere today and the bracken is turning a deep orange up Troutbeck.

Meanwhile the cottage is spotless, a new super soft rug is in place. the garden is w**d free and we are ready for our next guests

05/09/2020

A close friend of mine in Windermere ordered a box of goodies from A Days Walk throughout lockdown. She said that this is a fantastic service with a superb choice of over 200 local delicacies all within a days walk of their base in Cartmel. I thought what a good idea for anyone staying at our Cottage in Troutbeck

Arriving this weekend and fancy a taste of the Lake District delivered to your door? The guys at www.adayswalk.co.uk have more than 200 mouth-watering local producer items in their online store and delivery slots to suit your arrival time. Support local producers and experience a taste of the Lakes - order by midnight tonight for delivery Friday!

A Days Walk

08/08/2020

A day for parasols and a pimms or pink Prosecco in the oasis of the garden at south stonethwaite cottage

31/07/2020

The heat wave is here, so to cool down pop into Staveley to Kimi's Artisan Gelato

This is the best ice cream for miles around and John and his team always have time for a jolly chat while lovingly scooping your chosen flavour.

Recommendations from the South Stonethwaite Cottage are Raspberry Pavlova, Banofee Pie and Kinder Buano. You can even make up your own takeaway tub with a mix of your favourite flavours or order a delivery.

John tells me Gelato is better for you – fewer calories, less sugar and low fat content 🤗 and where does the name come from? John’s beautiful Chocolate Labrador, named after the famous racing driver.

Open every day Wednesday – Sunday 12-6.

24/07/2020

For low level walks, Staveley only a 15 minute drive from Troutbeck provides countless options. The 1 hour walk round The Lost Valley is a family favourite, because it can be done in any weather after which you can relax in the Beer Garden at the The Eagle and Child Inn or Wilf's Cafe. Hopefully you can’t go wrong with our directions below

20/07/2020

Sometimes the Mountains just have to wait. A couple of Sundays ago, at 7.30am, I was shoehorning myself into a wet suit, ready to experience Paddle-boarding for the first time. We could not have picked a better time - warm sunshine, flat calm waters of Windermere and the tranquility of Graythwaite Estates.

Matt from Graythwaite Adventure was superb at managing an overexcited 11 year old who never stopped talking and a slightly nervous Mum with no sense of balance. Against all odds, Matt had us both standing up in no time, and despite falling backwards off the board twice, I have to say it was amazing way to see the Lake and great fun, especially when Matt threw in a head stand for extra entertainment.

18/07/2020

The Watermill Inn, Ings , a multi award winning Camra pub at Ings was on top of their game today - drinks orders at your table, lots of sanitising of tables and good food, gorgeous chilli con carne, scampi and chips and real ale brewed at the pub. Sat outside in the sunshine after a long walk. Just 10 minutes drive from South Stonethwaite Cottage at Troutbeck, especially if you take the Moorhowe Road short cut.

17/07/2020

Funny old day - PPE from head to toe to clean the Cottage with my oldest friend Nicola, while the weather seemed to brighten up and then it started Misslin’.

08/07/2020

One of the hidden gems of the Troutbeck Valley are the relaxing Gardens at Holehird. Beautifully maintained by the members of the Lakeland Horticultural Society, the Gardens have now reopened. A summer visit is rewarded with an abundance of colour in the Walled Garden, a wealth of Hostas and Astilbes, the Hydranga Walk with over 200 varieties and spectacular views of The Langdales.

07/07/2020

Great to see the historic Queens Head Hotel Troutbeck open again, 7 days a week, with a smiling team, social distancing measures, a one way system and table service for food and drink. Less than a 5 minute walk from South Stonethwaite Cottage, our guests will be able to enjoy the delicious food and drink or the range of real ales but are advised to book a table, in advance, https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs-inns-and-hotels/find-a-pub/o-s/queensheadtroutbeck

06/07/2020

After 3 months in splendid isolation, it's been a busy few days for South Stonethwaite Cottage. It now has risk assessments, PPE and a welcome pack of wine and sanitiser, a clean chimney and even cleaner windows, a w**d free garden, super hygienic surfaces plus a Visit England We're Good to Go certificate.

Thank you Lisa Ashworth and Nicola Maloney for your helping hands and Pure Lakes Skincare for the grapefruit and lemongrass sanitiser.

And what's more, nearby Troutbeck Village Shop is now open 7 days a week. It was a welcome sight to see Lynn and her delicious sandwiches and cakes with social distancing sorted. Entertainment was provided by Pip Simpson as he ushered his ewes passed ready for their annual hair cut.

22/01/2020

Just a stone’s throw from the Queen’s Head at Troutbeck and within easy walking distance of the Mortal Man, Wansfell, the Tongue and Kentmere Horseshoe. South Stonethwaite Cottage is a recently refurbished self catering cottage which sleeps 2-3 people. If you know anyone looking for a cottage for a holiday - a base for touring the Lakes or walking or maybe wants to stay somewhere - where the owners are uniquely place to design itineraries to suit their interests - please share. The Lake District, Cumbria The Queens Head, Troutbeck, Cumbria The Mortal Man Windermere School Windermere Lake Cruises Broadoaks Country House The Old Post Office. Lakelovers Mountain Walks Mountain Adventure Lake District

21/01/2020