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I was lucky enough to spend two days in the Lake District last week, celebrating my mother-in-law's eightieth birthday.I absolutely love the Lakes and have been going regularly since I was a teenager. It's such a magical place of beauty, history, poets, artists, water, land, good food, friends, fresh air.
This time it was only a short stay, but we managed to pack in a visit to Rydal Mount, the last home of Wordsworth, which was exquisite and absolutely fascinating, a five-course meal and cocktails at an outstandingly wonderful restaurant, and a delightful walk by the side of Elterwater to Chesters at Skelwith Bridge, where I was treated to the gorgeous scented wax heart you see above, as well as a slap-up tea. Not to mention evenings by the open fire, hilarious games of charades, a look round the brilliant Heaton Cooper Studio gallery and art shop, and an undisclosable amount of Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread. On the way home, we sneaked in lunch at the lovely cafe at Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, which is another definite must-see.
A really fabulous forty-eight hours, and one which I'll remember for a long time.
3 comments:
So glad you had a great time, Sue. The meals out sound particularly good!
The lake district is a fascinating place to go and you can spend much time simply enjoying the scenery and the wonderful lakeside views. Sounds like you managed to get a lot in to your break while you were there, maybe you will go back and see more sometime soon?
the lake district sounds absolutely amazing and sounds like you had quite a lot of fun. i was almost curious about what did you get your mother in law. but i am sure it must be something nice as you seem to have great taste.
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