Grasmere Hotel
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Lakes District
Had a big sleep. Was going to do a short walk but when we were about to start the rain came pouring in. Arun and I decided to stay at the hostel while Pete went around Rydal and Grasmere. (Although called the Lakes District, the area only has one "lake" — Brassenthwaite.) We had pumpkin soup and a sandwich for lunch when the weather improved. Took a short walk to Grasmere for some photos. There was snow on the hill-peaks but was not too cold. Peter ...
Stratford-upon-Avon and the Lakes
Today was mainly a day for travelling. Breakfast again from the supermarket next to the hostel. Left relatively early for Stratford-upon-Avon. Saw Shakespeare's old family home, the site of his marital home and his grave (inside the local Holy Trinity Church). At the first home, we learnt the explanations for a few phrases, like sleep tight (beds had to be tightened) hit the hay ...
2 years on
... The only disappointment for me was the fact that I noticed a large amount of the products on sale were not necessarily sourced locally and perhaps for example the jams and chutneys or chocolates and snacks on offer could have been supplied from businesses a little more Cumbrian .
Every time I visit the Lake District I seem to find more and more places that I want to go that I ‘m going to have to start compiling a list to ...
Home..
... chillin' watching house! Booked my flights back for Christmas - YAY! Also managed to pack some (a lot of) bacon to take back with me... loving life!! Gonna miss my bed a lot though - took me a whole 4 hours to climb out this morning! & baths, I'm gonna miss baths! Wonder if I can fill up my shower? Damn France!
Bisous people xoxox
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One last spin in the lakes
We packed up and cleaned the cottage for the next lucky visitors. Once the cars were full, we followed Nick and Barbara to Coniston. This village sits on Coniston Lake, which has been the site of some history. Back in the 1930's through the 60's, a father and son duo broke the world speed record on water at this lake. It is the longest straightest, deepest, unobstructed body of water in the Lake District, which made it the perfect choice for speed. First, in the late ...
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Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Pets allowed