LAST MINUTE OFFER OCTOBER BREAK.
Our last minute October break has now been booked. The next week that we have available is 10-17 November. We are leaving this post up as it has lots of information, and pictures that may be of interest. The “things to do” still apply if you can come and stay during the winter months.
We were offering the week 27 October to 3 November at special last minute rates.
This was the first week that we have had available since March. Every other week has been fully booked. Many local residents think October is the best month in the Lake District. The crowds have thinned out, the trees are beginning to change colour, the air is fresh and it feels good to get outside.
Here’s a photo taken last year by a guest enjoying a short walk from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage
Delightful October photo taken by guest March Jarvis
Things to do on a last minute offer October break in the Lake District.
You’re on our last minute offer October break. What can you do?
There’s walking, obviously. Walk from the door on one of our White Moss Walks.
Rydal Water October
Days out in October.
Take a boat on Windermere with Windermere Lake Cruises
Catching a boat to Wray castle and walking along the shore to Ferry Nab and getting a boat back. Take in a visit to Claife Viewing station , much loved by the Victorians. Call in at the lovely little Claife Viewing Station Cafe
Wray Castle
Take the boat to Brockhole Lake District Visitor Centre for a fun day of activities ( you can drive there too if you wish)
You can take the Teal or the Swan, the two lovely old “steamers” and cruise up and down Windermere from Waterhead to Bowness and on to Lakeside Newby Bridge. We love Windermere Boats and they have kindly given us vouchers so that all our guests Brocsktone Grasmere Cottage can have a 10% discount on Windemere Lake Cruises.
The Teal comes into Lakeside to take you back to Waterhead via Bowness
Read more about my great day out on the lake in my blog post here
You can also read more about Autumn in the Lake District here
Visit Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Trust
Just a short stroll down the lane from Brockstone Grasmere Cottage is the most famous home of William Wordsworth, Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage Grasmere
The house and the adjacent museum are a must for any visitor to Grasmere. We are very happy to tell you that guests staying at Brockstone Grasmere Cottage receive a £2 discount on entry prices. Just take along the voucher we give you at check in to our Grasmere Cottage.
A short walk in the other direction brings you to Rydal Mount, where Wordsworth lived when he became famous. It’s also open to the public.
Also in Rydal, take in the gardens at Rydal Hall.
Rydal Hall on a frosty November morning
Rydal Hall Old school room tea room is also worth a visit. Excellent home made soup, sandwiches and cakes.
Old School room tea rooms Rydal Hall
This is just a taster of things to do in the Lake District. Take a look around this website for lots more inspiration and information.
Did you know that the Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? Read more here.