Latest news and musings from Westmorland Hotels in the English Lake District. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm Our painting week is going extremely well, with lots of wonderful master pieces being created by our talented painting group. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120124_01 To celebrate our 25th year in 2012 we have teamed up with Hawkshead Brewery who have very kindly allowed us to sell a Hawkshead Bitter as our own celebration ale. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120120_01 We have just completed our new lounge just in time for the festive season, it's looking really good and we hope it will be well used over the next week ! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20111223_01 What a brillant turn out for the Lantern parade hundreds of amazing lanterns, the village was totally lit up! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20111125_01 WONDERFUL WINTER WARMER RATES! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20111114_01 Monday 31st October 10am http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20111101_01 http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20111031_01 A few of our hard working chaps from the hotel had a great day out on Bowfell recently, here are a few pictures of Stuart, Mike ,David, Chris , Gerry and not forgetting Jet the dog! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110916_01 Pictures of our newest Club Room Woodlands which is officially on the market for guest to book. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110914_01 http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110725_01 http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110614_03 Stuart our 'handy' maintenance man successfully completed a 25k charity mountain bike challenge. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110614_02 The Grasmere Gallop took place at the weekend, with a new route which starts with a bit of a climb up Red Bank across Loughrigg Terrace and back along the shore line of the lake, taking in some of the most breath taking scenery in the Lakes. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110614_01 There are three 'Yomps' that make up this outdoor event in the beautiful countryside around Kirby Stephen, all routes take in the Mallerstang Horseshoe and Nine Standards with the full 23 mile Yomp and 11 mile also going over Wild Boar Fell....not for the faint hearted! Mike our head chef and his family opted for the family 'Yomp' just 6.5 miles with a gentle start , as a 1950's bus takes walkers to the starting point, well you might as well do it style. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110608_01 Some of us enjoying the fantastic weather we have been having here in the Lakes a few photo's taken on a beautiful Sunday in April (just a little windy at the summit!) of Red Screes situated between Ambleside and Patterdale. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110513_01 We didn't want any of our guest's or visitors to miss out on the wedding of the year, so we converted the Library into a mini cinema for the day. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110503_01 http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110408_01 We are proud to announce that the hotel has recently been awarded 3rd place in Britain's Best Breakfast awards sponsored by Visit Britain and Beacon Suppliers. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20101221_01 Ambleside Antarctic Duo Train at The Salutation Hotel http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20100812_01 We just thought we would remind you all again about our ongoing fabulous Early Bird Discounts, which we have just made even more enticing, here's the jist of the offer... http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_04 Don't forget to save our web site in your favourites when you are looking to book online, as now when you book with us using our dedicated online booking engine you get our true availability and our cheapest rate by using the Package Code 'Internet Special Bed and Breakfast'. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_03 Is a question we regularly get asked and as such we are starting to collect email addresses of those who want to be kept informed about the offers we are doing throughout the year. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_02 Oh, is that what that funny symbol is at the top of the page, no its not something you might need a doctors note for or even a new TV channel to take on SKY.. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_01