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You can stay in our nearby historic Grasmere holiday cottage, Brockstone, with amazing views over Rydal Water and the Lakeland hills.Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-64754952182272163192020-10-21T12:47:00.001+01:002020-10-21T12:47:12.580+01:00Brockstone Grasmere Cottage latest reviews.<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Brockstone Grasmere Cottage latest reviews.</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage has been getting some wonderful reviews lately. You can read them here on <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/reviews/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage website. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">During this difficult time of Covid restrictions Brockstone Grasmere Cottage has been a wonderful haven for our guests. They have appreciated the fabulous location of the cottage with <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/view/" target="_blank">it's amazing views. </a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggULYLLa9qVpDm8uPlvgrXdw9xYeXEBbcmfKgt7uZyO8WMXLC8fiP69zBHlb6ACblJlNbbcaUjBkAkTOJd-2Ezx_wr0jkdH59ANfueiaINW3PDkKH0kdw4i3pJ4RnMV1-Pf9euVBrb6B2/s1600/wi+1080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggULYLLa9qVpDm8uPlvgrXdw9xYeXEBbcmfKgt7uZyO8WMXLC8fiP69zBHlb6ACblJlNbbcaUjBkAkTOJd-2Ezx_wr0jkdH59ANfueiaINW3PDkKH0kdw4i3pJ4RnMV1-Pf9euVBrb6B2/s320/wi+1080.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0xOmU0QsYmJbR3Avw3qWfTjnnMJgc3ZU7KQsBVjuZMFO464Pdim7r8OtFRJ6OJRSIRuNUXvRQQW4Qfk8zgM7dgrDs53Ksn__Gxq2N8TZwzISGwaOw9Tmll52R79vcUERW_WrDUqEa3Ej/s320/brockstone+sun+view+january+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0xOmU0QsYmJbR3Avw3qWfTjnnMJgc3ZU7KQsBVjuZMFO464Pdim7r8OtFRJ6OJRSIRuNUXvRQQW4Qfk8zgM7dgrDs53Ksn__Gxq2N8TZwzISGwaOw9Tmll52R79vcUERW_WrDUqEa3Ej/s0/brockstone+sun+view+january+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00vHc_SshLTfLGLPFAvRqCZDLJY8zyk2fQ6saswVPpYESZqB2vZ9RXBncqZNNG_MDZy6UwNGoj8bfJ9TWtNgOiZRTmA40OHC3CeuHAbvERTWpdWzCuECuLR3NKFcifN3DTTWkmhek4fgC/s2048/winter+sunset+at+Brockstone+Cottage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00vHc_SshLTfLGLPFAvRqCZDLJY8zyk2fQ6saswVPpYESZqB2vZ9RXBncqZNNG_MDZy6UwNGoj8bfJ9TWtNgOiZRTmA40OHC3CeuHAbvERTWpdWzCuECuLR3NKFcifN3DTTWkmhek4fgC/s320/winter+sunset+at+Brockstone+Cottage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You feel a little isolated from neighbours, yet a short walk takes you into the centre of Grasmere with all its cafes , pubs and attractions.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We have two weeks still available in 2020. These are the weeks 21-28 November and 28 November - 5 December. <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Check our website for more information. </a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltlkUPPE6am5iGPjDVt6Z4MWGkyjKkQ0Hz2AgzzTBNXuNbXCGnUXtktBOdztKs2AYfj2fcV3xiWwu2yJUiPgc98X0bs4rQSkfU2aiAhSN11AvrJBkJKmGOxGd7_QJ8DbyxRtdFEiCRgfd/s800/Your+perfect+holiday+cottage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltlkUPPE6am5iGPjDVt6Z4MWGkyjKkQ0Hz2AgzzTBNXuNbXCGnUXtktBOdztKs2AYfj2fcV3xiWwu2yJUiPgc98X0bs4rQSkfU2aiAhSN11AvrJBkJKmGOxGd7_QJ8DbyxRtdFEiCRgfd/s320/Your+perfect+holiday+cottage.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-47877415766970606052019-11-05T18:07:00.000+00:002019-11-05T18:07:03.516+00:00Last minute November Offer for our Grasmere CottageHave you a space in your diary in the next few weeks?<br />
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We have just 3 weeks still available in 2019.<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a> has been fully booked since March, but we now have the following weeks at a specially reduced rate for last minute bookings.<br />
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9-16 November<br />
23-30 November<br />
14-21 December.<br />
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These weeks were originally £545, but are now just £435. Stunning views, cosy lounge, beautiful walks from the door- perfect !<br />
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If you can't manage a week, we can offer 4 nights for £350.<br />
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We also have Sunday, Monday , Tuesday nights, 30 November and 1 and 2 December if you would like a long weekend from Thursday or Friday 28 /29 November.<br />
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Brockstone Grasmere Cottage is available for Christmas in the Lake District 2019 *** Oh No It Isn't! Sorry, we've now filled this week, but will leave the post up for future reference.</h3>
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Are you planning for Christmas? Well, Brockstone Grasmere Cottage is available to rent for the week 21-28 December 2019. The rate is £850 for up to 4 guests. You may also bring a dog at no extra charge.<br />
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<b>Sorry, since I wrote this piece we have now let the Christmas week. We still have some weeks available in November and December, and also in January 2020.</b><br />
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Christmas really not that far ahead. Those of us who sing in choirs have already been learning the music for our Christmas concerts for several weeks. Here's one I'll be singing in with <a href="https://amblesidechoralsociety.org.uk/future-programmes/" target="_blank">Ambleside Choral Society</a> on Saturday 14 December 2019, and another one singing with Grasmere Glee at <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere" target="_blank">National Trust Allan Bank</a> on Sunday 15 December 2019.<br />
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Why would you stay in Brockstone Grasmere Cottage at Christmas? Why would you want to visit the Lake District in winter?</div>
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Here is an article I've written about<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/winter-lake-district/" target="_blank"> Winter in the Lake District</a>. Stunning views, great walks from the door, a cosy cottage with lovely warm heating plus a log burning stove. There's a modern kitchen if you want to cook, but lots of places to eat out if you prefer. Below are some photos of the kitchen diner at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a></div>
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There are lots more beautiful photos of the area around Brockstone Grasmere Cottage on our website- please click <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">here to read all about the cottage </a>and the wonderful surroundings in the <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/the-english-lake-district-world-heritage-site-home-to-brockstone-grasmere-cottage/" target="_blank">Lake District World Heritage Site.</a></div>
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At the time of writing (25 September 2019) we still have several winter weeks available at the rate of £545.</div>
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Bluebells -in the garden, on the roadside, behind the house, in the car park. Lake District bluebells are running riot.<br />
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The guests who have just stayed in our cottage, <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage,</a> were delighted to be surrounded by bluebells. The had a great stay in our "beautiful comfortable house"<br />
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this weekend than at last week's Easter weekend. Our 3 and 5 year old grandchildren paddled in the lake, got wet, stripped off, and lay down in the water. It was freezing. They loved it. Wild water swimming is a big thing in the Lake District right now- they could be well on the way to joining this great activity in the future.</h4>
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If you like the idea of wild swimming in the Lakes the lovely people at <a href="https://www.swimthelakes.co.uk/product/introduction-to-open-water-swimming/" target="_blank">Swim The Lakes</a> in Ambleside can give you help and advice.<br />
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If you'd like to stay at our Grasmere Cottage with stunning views a try wild swimming, we have a few weeks left available this year. More information <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/category/grasmere-blog/" target="_blank">here on our other blog. </a>Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-17179429461269657392018-08-27T17:00:00.000+01:002018-09-22T08:38:50.732+01:00Last minute offer for October break in the Lake District.<h2>
Great reductions for an October week in the Lake District</h2>
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Since our last post, the heatwave has ended, the rain has returned, and the Lake District is looking green and beautiful. All but one of the weeks that we had on offer have now been booked.<br />
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The summer crowds will have gone. The children are back at school. October is many peoples' favourite time to visit the Lake District.</div>
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Our Grasmere Cottage , <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage </a>, has been fully booked since the start of the 2018 season. No empty weeks! However, we do have one October weeks available, and we have reduced this weeks for last minute bookings.<br />
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From 10 November to 22 December 2018 we offer short breaks and flexible changeover days.<br />
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Just to remind you- the English Lake District is now a World Heritage Site. <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/the-english-lake-district-world-heritage-site-home-to-brockstone-grasmere-cottage/" target="_blank">Read more here .</a></div>
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If you want to find our more about just how glorious Grasmere and the Lake District are in Autumn, <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/last-minute-offer-october-break/" target="_blank">please click through this link</a></div>
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Autumn in the Lake District. A beautiful time to visit a beautiful place.</h2>
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We've finished Wimbledon, and we've packed away the World Cup. There are now just 7 weeks to go until September.<br />
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Are you thinking about an autumn visit to the Lake District? When the heat is over and the leaves start to turn there is no better place to go.<br />
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<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage, </a>our 2 bedroomed cottage with stunning views, has been fully booked from March, right through the spring and summer. However, we do have some weeks available in September and October. Take a look at our website and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank"> our Facebook page </a> and see if this might just be the perfect spot for your autumn break in the Lakes<br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-28219956121658526222018-05-29T10:40:00.001+01:002018-05-29T10:40:12.184+01:00Save £100 on a July week in GrasmereSave £100 if you can stay the week commencing Saturday 7 July 2018 in our <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Grasmere Cottage with amazing views.</a><br />
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This week was £845, but we've reduced it to £745 for last minute bookers. This is for up to four guests, and you can bring a dog too.<br />
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A huge feature of a stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage is the ability to walk from the door in all directions. There are short walks, long walks, tough walks, easy walks. The guest who just left walked twelve mile round trips , doing the Langdale Pikes on foot there and back. This might be a bit too much for most of us, but <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/about/white-moss-walks/" target="_blank">here are some of the easier walks you can do from Brockstone</a>, which is in the White Moss area of Grasmere. We call these "White Moss Walks"<br />
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<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/reviews/" target="_blank">Read our reviews here</a>, look at our website, ask if you have any questions. We have a few weeks still available in 2018. We already have several bookings for 2019. Come and stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage! Join our list of fans. We're <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank">on Facebook here</a> , and you can find us on twitter @GrasmereCottage and also @whitemosshouse.<br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-21698254185136107382018-05-09T14:32:00.000+01:002018-05-09T14:32:46.668+01:00White Moss House has it's own Bluebell WoodI've lived at White Moss House for nearly 40 years, and I've taken our bluebell wood for granted. We've always have bluebells growing up in the woodland garden at the back of the house.<br />
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When a friend came round and saw that I had lots of bluebells in jugs everywhere she was slightly shocked .<div>
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We have a hut or shed , not sure what to call it, up among the bluebells in the back garden. I like to think that past owners were inspired to write great things in the garden hut. It may have been put up by the Wordsworth family, who lived here until the 1930s.</div>
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Culture in the Lake District? I'm guessing that if you asked most people about "Culture in the Lake District" they'd mention Wordsworth and <i><a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/wordsworths-daffodils/" target="_blank">"Daffodils"</a> </i>and then maybe look a bit blank.<br />
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There is a terrific website called <b><a href="http://lakesculture.co.uk/" target="_blank">"Lakes Culture"</a> </b>which showcases a huge variety of music, arts, history, happenings, theatre and lots more going on in the Lakes throughout the year.<br />
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On the Lakes Culture website is a list of <a href="http://lakesculture.co.uk/category/must-sees/" target="_blank">"Must See</a><a href="http://lakesculture.co.uk/category/must-sees/" target="_blank">" on your Lake District visit. </a> Many of these are close to our holiday cottage ,<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Brockstone Grasmere Cottage </a>, some of them within walking distance.<br />
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<b>Things to do and see in the Lakes right now- the first week of May 2018.</b><br />
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It's blossom time in the Lakes. Look and marvel! Here's an a<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/blossom-time-in-the-lakes/" target="_blank">rticle I wrote about Blossom Time in the Lakes.</a> One of my favourite places to visit at this time of year is <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh" target="_blank">NT Sizergh Castle</a> just outside Kendal. Here is a photo from earlier years of the wonderful blossom at Sizergh in spring.<br />
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There are festivals throughout the year in the Lakes. This weekend sees <a href="http://printfest.uk/printfest-2017/" target="_blank">PrintFest 2018 in Ulverston.</a> Well worth a visit. Ulverston is on the edge of the Lakes, not usually as busy as Central Lakes. It's a lovely town with lots of interesting privately run shops , cafes and pubs. I'm always amazed by the number of pubs in Ulverston! <div>
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You can see that people walk past Brockstone Grasmere Cottage on the famous "Coffin Route " from Grasmere to Rydal, recently voted 27th best walk anywhere in the UK. Going right past our cottage door. No cars- just walkers. Lovely!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By Brockstone Grasmere Cottage gate, on the famous Coffin Route<br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-83661932073703423262018-01-22T14:44:00.002+00:002018-01-22T14:44:20.629+00:00Looking forward to daffodilsI'm looking forward to daffodils. Here I'm posting just a few of my many daffodil photos taken over the years.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daffodils in the garden of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.</td></tr>
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The Lake District is famous for its daffodils. William Wordsworth's most famous poem, <i>Daffodils </i>is known the world over. Wordsworth owned my house, and he wrote his poetry half a mile along the lane at Dove Cottage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daffodils from the garden of Brockstone Grasmere holiday cottage</td></tr>
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We're just over a month from the Winter Solstice, and the days are getting just a little longer. Buds are pushing up through the soil at <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a>. Our Lake District cottage might just be your perfect holiday cottage. In March, the garden is absolutely bursting with daffodils.<br />
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2018 looks like being a great year for daffodils. We still have weeks available at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage in March. If you contact us to enquire about this, we might offer you a discount on our current rates!<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dora's Field March Daffodils- 20 minutes beautiful walk from Brockstone Cottage.</td></tr>
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We have a 4 night special available at just £330 from Tuesday 6 March. Stay a week, with a Saturday arrival, and we will give you a great special offer. You can read more <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">on our website here.</a> and contact us via the details on the contact page. Remember- #BookDirect to avoid paying huge fees to online travel agents such as Trip Advisor, Booking.com and Air B & B.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dora's Field, Rydal- loved by Wordsworth- just a short walk from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-60334283506694465532017-12-08T13:48:00.001+00:002017-12-08T13:53:05.180+00:00The view from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nMS67Gn-Q2U" width="459"></iframe><br />
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Good morning from the Lake District. The views are amazing.<br />
<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-17735430766050145762017-11-21T11:32:00.000+00:002017-11-21T11:32:41.200+00:00December weekend offer in the Lake District<b><span style="color: red;">Treat yourselves to a December weekend in the Lake District. </span></b><br />
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Have you ever considered taking a weekend break in the Lake District in December? If not, just take a moment to read our blogs and posts about why this is a great idea.<br />
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You can<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/category/grasmere-blog/" target="_blank"> read all about it here.</a><br />
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If you follow this blogger blog of ours, you might also like to bookmark the blog on our <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage website.</a> There is lots of information and loads of beautiful photos.<br />
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Our offer is for the weekends of 2 December and 9 December. <b>Four nights for the price of four.</b> Just £330 for a four night stay. There is so much to do and see in the Lakes in December. The locals make a huge effort putting on<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/christmas-markets-lake-district/" target="_blank"> Christmas Markets</a>, shows, Christmas Lights, Craft Fairs....really, it's just the best place for Christmas shopping.<br />
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Add to that all the usual wonderful outdoor events and walks that the Lake District has to offer and you can see why <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/winter-breaks-grasmere/" target="_blank">Winter Breaks in the Lake District</a> have become so very popular.<br />
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Come and visit. Stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage. We look forward to hearing from you.<br />
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<b><br /></b>Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-20814477603325731852017-10-02T11:11:00.001+01:002017-10-02T11:11:38.761+01:00Monarch Airline collapseVery sad to hear of the collapse of Monarch. We've had many happy holidays in Lanzarote and other places over the last 40 years that have begun and ended with a Monarch flight from Manchester. I know they've been on the edge for a few years now, but we'll miss them. They provided lots of flights from Manchester and the service was pretty good.<br />
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If you were planning to go away for the late half term week ( from Saturday 28 October) and were booked on Monarch flights- maybe you'll want to stay in the UK now? Maybe you've nothing planned but would like an autumn break in the beautiful Lake District? This is a cheeky reminder that we still have the second half term week available at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage , at a reduced rate for last minute booking. (was £890, now £690)<br />
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Here's our website <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a><br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-48330415475747697062017-09-25T12:42:00.000+01:002017-09-25T12:42:25.223+01:00Autumn Mist Grasmere<i>"Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness"</i> John Keats wrote his poem "To Autumn" on 19 September 1819.<br />
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Today's weather in Grasmere certainly has the Autumn mist in evidence. This morning's walk from White Moss was my favourite one hour walk, round by Grasmere shore, Deer Bolt Woods, and back via Loughrigg Terrace. You can find a description of my walks from White Moss here- click on <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/about/circular-walks-brockstone-cottage-white-moss/" target="_blank">White Moss Walks.</a><br />
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The walk takes you to the shore of Grasmere , approached by a bridge across the River Rothay.<br />
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From the shore of Grasmere at 11am this morning, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/allan-bank-and-grasmere" target="_blank">National Trust Allan Bank</a> could be seen through the mist.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Allan Bank glimpsed through the mist over Grasmere</td></tr>
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<br />Twenty minutes later, this was the view from Loughrigg Terrace, a few metres above the shore of Grasmere .<div>
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<br />The mist had come down and it had started to drizzle. This had not put off the walkers, who were out in strength on this mild, misty, moisty Monday morning. ( how's that for alliteration?)<div>
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If you want to visit this beautiful area, our cottage, <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a> could be just the place for you. We still have the <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/october-break-special-offer/" target="_blank">week from 28 October available at a special rate</a>, and we have short breaks and excellent value weeks available in November, December and January. You can read more about <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/winter-breaks-grasmere/" target="_blank">our Grasmere Cottage winter breaks here. </a></div>
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Here's a photo showing the exact same viewof Grasmere as in the photo above, taken on a clear autumn day.</div>
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<br />And here's one taken in winter, with a hint of snow on the fells. This photo is of Rydal Water. You can see Rydal Water from the terrace of Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.<div>
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As I headed up through Deer Bolt Woods, three sheep came charging at me. There are never usually any sheep in Deer Bolts, so I wasn't surprised when the farmer and his sheep dog rushed by me , the farmer bellowing at his dogs and the sheep in an attempt to get them back.<div>
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A group of visitors were entranced. They had obviously watched <i>Countryfile </i>on the BBC last night, which featured the One Man and His Dog competition. Here was One (very angry) man and his dog in real life! "Oh, it's just like on TV" they said. I don't actually remember the farmers on Countryfile sounding quite so cross!</div>
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Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-81623061889106426162017-09-06T15:01:00.000+01:002017-09-27T14:50:58.619+01:00Autumn and Winter breaks in the Lake District.October is one of my favourite months in the Lake District. The summer crowds have gone, and the shorter days are often crisp and bright. The leaves are turning all sorts of amazing colours. It's a perfect time for walking in the Lake District ( now a UNESCO World Heritage Site)<br />
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If you stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage, which is in the White Moss area of Grasmere, <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/about/circular-walks-brockstone-cottage-white-moss/" target="_blank">here are some of the wonderful circular walks that you can do from the door.</a><br />
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Why not take a look at our<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/october-break-special-offer/" target="_blank"> Brockstone Grasmere Cottage website by clicking here </a> to see more information and photos about the Lakes in October? You'll also see that we still have two weeks available in our Grasmere Cottage with amazing views. What's more, we have reduced the rates for those weeks. Maybe you can take advantage of our special autumn offer?<br />
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Here are a few photographs taken in and around Brockstone Grasmere cottage in autumn. Tempted?<br />
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From 4 November 2017 until 16 March 2018 we are offering <b>short winter breaks</b> ( excludes Christmas and New Year) We can be flexible about changeover days, but a 3 day weekend break or a 4 night midweek break will be at the special rate of £330. If you can stay a full week that would be £495. Why not treat yourself?<br />
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Why not take a Christmas shopping break in the Lake District. We've got lots of lovely independent shops offering original high quality clothing, gifts, food, drink artwork- all sorts. What's more, you could visit a <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/christmas-markets-lake-district/" target="_blank">Christmas Market in the Lake District </a> and have lots of fun whilst doing your shopping.<br />
Here's a photo from last year's Windermere Christmas market.<br />
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We are fully booked for Christmas, but we can offer a <b>special 3 Night New Year Break</b>. Saturday 30 December, Sunday 31 December and Monday 1 January 2018 at the rate of £540. If you would like to stay longer, up to a maximum of 4 extra nights from 2 January can be booked for the additional rate of only £70 per night.<br />
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These rates are for bookings made directly with us and are subject to availability.<br />
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It might snow-though it probably won't. However, if it does snow in the Lakes, the main A591 road is always kept clear. The snow goes fast on the lower ground, leaving beautiful snow capped mountains like those in these photos.<br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-17239220892718942362017-07-22T12:46:00.002+01:002017-09-04T11:48:27.662+01:00Looking forward to AutumnI'm looking forward to Autumn. This may sound perverse, as schools have just broken up , and many of us are still looking forward to a sunny summer holiday. I love summer too- of course. We've got a family holiday to look forward to and hopefully some lovely sunny Lake District August days warm enough to eat out in the garden.<br />
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However, when summer comes to an end it's uplifting to have an Autumn break to look forward to. Last October the weather was superb. Here's a post I wrote on my blog at the end of that wonderful month.<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/goodbye-october-2016-wonderful-month/" target="_blank"> Please click here</a> Here's a photo from that post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Penny Rock Wood Grasmere, October<br />
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If you're thinking of taking a week's walking holiday in the Lake District this October, you might like to try making <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage </a>your base . We have the week 7-14 October available, and also the half term week 28 October- 4 November. The perfect Autumn break. Both of these weeks have been reduced by £100 for last minute bookings.<br />
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From 4 November you can stay for short breaks, with a minimum stay for 3 nights. Rates start at £330 for a 3 night midweek break. The best value is for stays of a week. We can be flexible about changeover days.</div>
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I have a lovely Pinterest board with more gorgeous Lake District Autumn photos. <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GrasmereCottage/autumn-in-englands-lake-district/" target="_blank">You find it here.</a> Take an Autumn break in the UK's newest <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/lake-district-now-unesco-world-heritage-site/" target="_blank">UNESCO World Heritage Site.</a> Get out in the fresh air. Walk yourself happy. If you stay at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage you can bring your dog.</div>
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One more photo of leaves in Penny Rock Wood, Grasmere, just a few minutes beautiful walk from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank">Find us on Facebook here</a></div>
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Beautiful Autumn colours in the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District.<br />
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Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-278957617646807382017-07-17T09:17:00.003+01:002017-07-17T09:17:48.466+01:00Lake District UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe Lake District has just been awarded World Heritage site status. We knew we lived in a very special area, and we're very proud that UNESCO has recognised this.<br />
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The press in the UK have been writing about this. Here's an article from the <b>Telegraph</b>.<br />
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<br />The Lake District is now ranked along side the "must see" places in the world, such as he Taj Mahal and Machu Picchu. The Lake District is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year. You can read some of<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/visit-lake-district-time-year/" target="_blank"> my tips on year round visiting here</a>.<br />
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Yesterday, there were <b>TWO articles in the Sunday Times</b>. The first article was about living in the Lake District- where to buy, why it is so good to live here, with tips about great walks, sdrives, restaurants and so on. Where did they pick as the Best Village? <b>Grasmere!</b> Here's the page, and the post about Grasmere enlarged.<br />
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<br />You can stay in our historic <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/view/" target="_blank">Grasmere cottage with stunning views</a> and experience this beautiful area for yourselves. Our next availability is for the week 26 August-2 September, which is available at the last minute due to a cancellation. It's the week of<a href="http://grasmeresports.com/" target="_blank"> Grasmere Sports</a>, and you can also take in the <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/grasmere-blog/grasmere-sports-grasmere-guzzler-2017/" target="_blank">Grasmere Guzzler Beer Festival</a> <div>
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Here's a tempting photo! The cottage is on a famous walking route- no passing traffic. At the end of the day, take off the boots, soak in a spa bath, then take a glass of something cold and sparkling onto the south facing terrace and drink in the view.</div>
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Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-63935570429257763022017-06-27T15:15:00.000+01:002017-06-27T15:15:27.923+01:00July- Rushbearing timeJuly is Rushbearing time in Ambleside and Grasmere. Dating back centuries, this ancient custom is still very much part of the annual village calendar.<br />
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Ambleside Rushbearing is Saturday 1 July. For more information<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/category/grasmere-blog/" target="_blank"> click through this link.</a><br />
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Our sons went to junior school in Ambleside, and we took part , walking around the village with our bearings, every year.<br />
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This year I'll be joining in with Grasmere Rushbearing on Saturday 8 July.There are differences between the two villages and their traditions, but at heart they both date back to the days when church floors were made of mud and soil. The fresh rushes ( reeds) were picked in July and laid on the flors of the church to generate a sweet smell and softer floor.<br />
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Grasmere has the "Rushbearing Maidens". As you can see from these photos, thing haven't changed all that much over the years.<br />
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You can see the Rushbearing Maidens in both photos, wearing the same dresses.<br />
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Fingers crossed for good weather this year for our <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/category/grasmere-blog/" target="_blank">Rushbearing processions.</a>Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-13439031119356857122017-04-23T17:32:00.000+01:002017-04-23T17:32:18.762+01:00Guests at our Lake District Cottage love the viewGuests who left our Lake District cottage this weekend loved the view so much they are booking to come again in the autumn. In fact they loved the whole cottage, and their dog loved it too.We're dog friendly.<br />
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These photos were taken at 7pm on a bright and sunny April evening. If there's sun in the Lakes, Brockstone Cottage gets it. The South facing terrace, up on the hillside, gets sun all day. Wonderful!<div>
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Our Grasmere Cottage with amazing views has been reduced to £590 (from £790) for a last minute booking week Saturday 22 April to Saturday 29 April. What a bargain! 2 bedrooms, sleeps four, but a lovely peaceful romantic getaway for two guests .<br />
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We would be happy to let a short break this week, 3 nights minimum stay, from £350.<br />
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See our website for more details of this special Grasmere Cottage, including our 5 Star reviews by <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">clicking here</a><br />
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Visit us <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank">on Facebook here </a> ( and please give us a "like" whilst you're there)Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-91768545323085223242017-04-09T16:43:00.002+01:002017-04-09T17:19:19.865+01:00April FlowersThis morning was glorious, so out I went with the camera to record some of my favourites in the garden right now.<br />
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That's enough for now! The bluebells are appearing in the wild part of the garden. Just a reminder that we still have an April week available at <a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank">Brockstone Grasmere Cottage</a> at a special offer rate of £640. This is the week of 22-29 April, when the bluebells should be at their best.<br />
Just one more picture of bluebells near Brockstone Cottage taken last year...you could be here two weeks from now. You might like to follow our Grasmere Cottage on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lakesholidaycottage/" target="_blank">Facebook by clicking here.</a><br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-33245978600631783452017-03-28T15:58:00.000+01:002017-03-28T15:58:35.568+01:00Daffodils at Brockstone Cottage GrasmereThe daffodils at Brockstone Cottage have been beautiful this year. Grasmere is famous for daffodils, thanks to William Wordsworth who often walked past our cottage back in the days when it was two cottages owned by the Le Fleming family of Rydal Hall, who used the cottages for their estate workers.<br />
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Here is a pretty bench set in the corner of Brockstone garden. From the bench you can look down on the footpath below. You can see the gate on the "coffin route" through which many people walk every day on their hike between Grasmere and Rydal. The view from the bench is in the picture below.<br />
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Brockstone Grasmere Cottage has a wild woodland garden. In March , this is absolutely full of daffodils. Guests are very welcome to pick them and take a big bunch home at the end of their week in the cottage.<br />
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The picture above is taken through the side window of the master bedroon at Brockstone Cottage. The bedroom has a fourposter bed.From the front window of both bedrooms you see Rydal Water and the hills over towards Grasmere. On a clear day you can see the Coniston Fells.<div>
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<br />If you want to see daffodils at Brockstone Grasmere cottage you'll have to wait until 2018. However, we can offer you bluebells . The week of 22-29 April is still available, and in past years this week has been a great week for bluebells. The woods around Brockstone of full of these beautiful flowers. You can see pictures if you scroll back through this blog. </div>
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Even better news is that we've reduced that week from £790 to £650 for last minute bookings. Can you come? Can you take advantage of this special offer? Do you know someone who might like a week in this lovely spot? We'd love to hear from you.<br /><div>
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Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-79027539054403558452017-03-18T13:46:00.002+00:002017-03-18T13:46:55.514+00:00Things to do in Grasmere.I wrote an article called "10 things to do in Grasmere" some years ago. You might like to take a look by <a href="https://hubpages.com/travel/wordsworth-grasmere" target="_blank">clicking through this link.</a><br />
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What do you think? Should I leave somethings out, put other things in, or is it OK? I wrote it for an online site called Squidoo ( long gone but fun whilst it lasted) It's been taken over by Hubpages, a site with a mix of lots of great articles and lots of rubbish. My page obviously falls into the first category.<br />
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Our Grasmere holiday Cottage,<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Brockstone </a>is still available from next Saturday, 25 March, for 1 week, and we've reduced the rate from £690 to £590. The guests who left this morning said <i>"<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Just a quick note to say many thanks for letting us share your lovely cottage. Everything was just perfect and the situation was super too. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> "</span></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The weather forecast from next Saturday is looking good, and as the clocks will have gone forward you'll be able to enjoy longer evenings on the terrace of Brockstone enjoying the view, and maybe even see a sunset like this one taken by a guest in January</span><br />
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<br />Sue Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623687560742872557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7758444969102789985.post-16186564221397834642017-03-09T11:23:00.000+00:002017-03-09T11:23:56.092+00:00Daffodils, bluebells, primroses and £100 off our Lakes holiday cottageWe are offering a reduction of £100 for the weeks 25 March- 1 April and 22 April -29 April.<br />
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I've written a post with prices details and information which you can find by clicking<a href="http://www.brockstonegrasmere.co.uk/category/grasmere-blog/" target="_blank"> through here to our Brockstone Grasmere Cottage website</a><br />
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Rather than repeat myself boringly (I do this a lot) I'll just ask you to look over there.<br />
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Here. I'll just post some photos which I hope might entice you to visit our lovely Grasmere Holiday cottage. More information and reviews can be found <a href="https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p92349#reviews" target="_blank">here on the Home Away website</a>. Please be sure to book directly with us for the best prices.<br />
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Spring photos all taken on a short walk from Brockstone Grasmere holiday cottage below. Clocks go forward on 26 March- can't wait!<br />
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