Tarn House
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Gentle re-opening
After a period of being closed, we have now very gently re-opened our doors. In the old days we took most of our bookings via third parties, but for now we’re open for direct bookings only. So if you love […]
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Bye for now
’21 was a year like no other for hospitality. Like others, we did our best to navigate our way through it. Managing surges in bookings – then cancellations – was tough; and the extra demands – in terms of both […]
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Covid-19 cleaning: We are ‘Good to Go’ accredited
After closing down for three-and-a-half months, we are delighted to be re-opening, with new, industry standard deep clean procedures in place to keep our guests and our fab housekeeper safe. Specifically: We are Visit England ‘We’re Good to Go’ accredited. […]
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What’s new at Tarn House
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 […]
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Christmas at Tarn House
We love Christmas at Tarn House. Wreaths, the tree, decorations… and the log stove to warm icy hands after a day on the fells…
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The 10 best walks from Tarn House
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 […]
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Sunset on Loughrigg Fell #2
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 […]