We’re sure you’ve heard it before, the trick question that occasionally pops up in quizzes – how many lakes are there in the Lake District? […]
Just outside Bowness-on-Windermere, and a short drive from Birkdale House, is Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts house. This Grade 1 listed building is an absolute […]
How would you like a tailormade Lake District break? We want to do everything we can to make your stay at Birkdale House a truly […]
We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests some wonderful locally sourced Lake District food, courtesy of local business, ‘A Days Walk’. We’ve […]
This week was World Book Day and it got us thinking about what books we would include on our Lake District holiday reading list. The […]
We are passionate about working with local companies, which is why you’ll find Pure Lakes natural skincare products in each of the bathrooms at Birkdale […]
This weekend was the RSPB’s 42nd Big Garden Birdwatch, the perfect excuse for a spot of birdwatching in the Lake District. It was also a […]
Veganuary may be almost over, we thought we’d share a couple of delicious vegan recipes, courtesy of our very talented, private-dining chef, Francesca. Francesca is […]
Recently, we were discussing our favourite places to eat near Windermere, and it turns out the list is a long one. From small cafés to […]
Autumn in the Lake District is simply stunning. A kaleidoscope of reds, golds, greens and yellows and and every shade in between. A soft veil […]
