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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunset over Loughrigg Fell

24th March 2015 / Fells, Loughrigg Fell, Roundabout, Spring, Tarn House, Walks, Winter

At just shy of 1,100ft, Loughrigg Fell is a minnow of a fell in Lakes terms. But oh, what a minnow, with its hidden tarns, rocky bluffs, meandering ridgeway paths – not to mention the caves, bluebells and acres of […]
10 things to do with children around Ambleside & Loughrigg

18th January 2015 / Autumn, Children, Christmas, Fells, Loughrigg Tarn, Roundabout, Spring, Summer, Tarn House, Walks, Winter

Stuck for ideas on what to do around Ambleside and Loughrigg? Then look no further than our essential Top Ten guide to keeping younger visitors to the Lakes happy. 1. Climb Loughrigg Fell Loughrigg Fell, at 1,099ft, is an ideal […]
Skelwith Force – In spate

11th November 2014 / Autumn, Fells, Roundabout, Tarn House, Walks

One of the joys of Tarn House is the number of walks that can be started from the doorstep. There are a few classics – Loughrigg Fell, Loughrigg Tarn, Elterwater. Today, with mist lingering stubborn on the tops, we tried […]

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.”

thahera2014 – TripAdvisor

“Came here for a weekend getaway with the girls, the house was beautifully kept, very cosy, and had really nice touches all around the house, loved the rustic furniture. The fire was well stocked with fire wood for us and we even found milk in the fridge ready and waiting. The beds were really comfortable and I especially enjoyed having a bath in the deep tubs!”