A great place to stay ...

 

                                     Red How Lodge, Lamplugh, Cumbria

George and I have just spent a week at this beautifully restored Lodge house near Lamplugh in West Cumbria.

The weather could have been kinder to us but it was January after all.  It certainly didn't stop us from getting out and about visiting the various lakes even in the cold and wet.

Our evenings were spent in front of a roaring log fire in the cosy, comfortable lounge with its stone mullion windows and a glass of wine or two.

The kitchen and dining area are very well equipped ...

with all you would need ... and more.

With two bedrooms to chose from it was ideal for us when our eldest grandson came to join us for a couple of nights.

Outside at this time of year the snowdrops carpeted the woodland floor which surrounds Red How Lodge, it was an amazing sight.

And for when the weather gets warmer sit out at tables and chairs in the garden ...

and look up at the old (and some ancient) moss-covered trees and listen to the birds ... wonderful ... and  I even saw a deer running through the woods but missed the photo opportunity.

As the first guests to stay at Red How Lodge we were warmly welcomed by the delightful owners who were able to advise on where the closest shopping and best eating places were.  In the Red How visitor information folder there are lots of ideas on where to go and what to see plus other important information.

So, where did we go?

For meals out we visited

The Vagabond, Whitehaven and the Kirkstile Inn (twice) - both highly recommended (advise prior booking)

Touring we visited ...

Windermere, Ennerdale, Grasmere, Whitehaven, Ambleside, Ullswater

Watch this space for the photos!