October half term availability
We have some short break options available in Croft Corner. There is a 6 night gap from 15th to 21st October - reduced rates for short breaks are as follows: 3 nights £270, 4 nights £350, 5 nights £410 and 6 nights £460. We also have had a cancellation for the week of...
Elephant Hawk Moth
This is a visitor that we did not know about - until a friend asked if he could put a moth trap in our garden overnight to see what could be found! The colour and size of this Elephant Hawk Moth were unexpected. It is a large pink and olive green moth but it is the...
October Half Term Availability
We still have availability at Croft Corner for the week of October 17th at £580 - the week could also start on the 16th. Our rates include all fuel, wifi and towels. November weeks at Croftside and Croft Corner are £455 and £360 respectively. We have Christmas and New...
The Newlands Valley
The Newlands valley is a favourite of ours - it is much quieter than the Borrowdale valley and has a secluded feel. There is a minor road which runs down the valley - it can be reached from Braithwaite or from Swinside. There are several dramatic hairpin bends before...
Late Availability for October and later
Croftside is still available for the week of October 17th - at £765. Croft Corner is available for the weeks of October 10th at £550 and October 17th at £580. These rates include all heating, electricity, wifi and towels. Both properties are available in...
The Chinese Bridge
To those who know the Borrowdale Valley well the Chinese bridge will be a very familiar landmark and an iconic feature in the valley. It is located just beyond the Lodore Hotel and is easily reached by a path from the road. It leads on to the "boardwalk" through the...
Croftside and Croft Corner to re-open from 4th July!
Updated on July 10th Our two holiday cottages, Croftside and Croft Corner, reopened to guests on 4th July. We have reviewed our presentation of the cottages and procedures to put the safety of guests, cleaners and ourselves as priority. As a result we have received...
Croftside and Croft Corner to re-open soon?
Updated on June 18th It seems likely that the UK government will relax the restrictions on some aspects of the the UK tourism industry from early July and that this may include holiday cottages. We are awaiting the detailed guidance on this from the government. In the...
Borrowdale School
To continue the "Stonethwaite theme" of recent post this post is about the Borrowdale Church of England Primary School. It is located in the hamlet of Stonethwaite and close to St Andrew's Church. The school is set in an idyllic setting and caters for children from 3...
St Andrew’s Church at Stonethwaite
St Andrew's Church is set in a stunning location in Stonethwaite in the Borrowdale valley. It is a very simple, white rough-cast building with a roof of local slate. The monks of Furness Abbey developed mining and farming interests in the locality in medieval times....