Tarn House Blog

What a winter!

24th February 2018 / Christmas, Fells, Roundabout, Snow, Things to do, Walks, Winter

For reasons I’ve never quite understood Lakeland is always busier in the months it looks least beautiful. Sure, the fells hold charms in summer; the days are longer and the lakes warm enough for a swim. But I’d swap all […]
Walks from Tarn House #1: Waterfall Walk

6th November 2017 / Autumn, Loughrigg Tarn, Roundabout, Spring, Summer, Things to do, Walks, Winter

After buying Tarn House a few years back (when I was a younger and fitter man than now!), I spent as many days as I could exploring the fells, lanes and footpaths around Tarn House to compile a collection of […]
10 first-time mountains for children in the Lake District

21st August 2017 / Autumn, Children, Fells, Roundabout, Spring, Summer, Things to do, Walks, Winter

Picking a child’s first Lakes fell can be a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you want them to stretch their abilities and have a fun day out. But too much ambition risks turning a potentially memorable mountain outing into a […]
What’s new at Tarn House

10th May 2017 / Autumn, Garden, Spring, Summer, Tarn House, Winter

Since I bought Tarn House two-and-a-bit years back, I’ve invested every penny earned back into the house and garden. Some of that investment has been boring but important behind the scenes stuff (new oil tank, new water filters, chimney repairs […]
Christmas at Tarn House

5th December 2016 / Christmas, Snow, Tarn House, Winter

We love Christmas at Tarn House. Wreaths, the tree, decorations… and the log stove to warm icy hands after a day on the fells…
The 10 best walks from Tarn House

30th September 2016 / Autumn, Fells, Loughrigg Fell, Loughrigg Tarn, Roundabout, Spring, Summer, Tarn House, Things to do, Walks, Winter

During the three years we’ve owned Tarn House, I like to think we’ve done most of the walks that are possible from the front door. In reality, when a spare day comes around, I’m always surprised to find a new […]
Sunset on Loughrigg Fell #2

29th September 2016 / Autumn, Fells, Loughrigg Fell, Summer, Tarn House, Walks, Winter

In Tarn House there’s a folder full of walks that start from the front door. Among the best of these is the short circular that summits Loughrigg Fell. And the best time to do that is either first thing in […]

The Thompson family

“An amazingly located, spacious house with fantastic equipment. We felt at home the moment we arrived and have made beautiful memories to take with us. Breakfast on the patio in the garden with views of the mountains will be remembered. The children loved playing hide and seek and the house was filled with laughter. We’ll be back.”

The MacLeans

“We had a lovely family get-together at Tarn House. The roomy living area was a great space in which to catch up, eat, drink and socialise. We also appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, and the youngest member of the family enjoyed the crawling possibilities! Thanks for a brilliant holiday!”