For a healthy balance in life, rest and relaxation is vital – particularly as part of a good fitness regime. It was difficult to narrow our choice down to four, but here are our top recommendations when it comes to resting at Low Wood Bay resort. The Atrium Choose your seat in the Atrium at… Continue reading Four Ways to Rest and Relax at Low Wood Bay
10 Highest Lake District Mountains and 10 Top Mountain Facts
“Because it’s there” has been called the most famous 3 words in mountaineering. That was, of course, the response of the English mountaineer George Mallory, when he was asked why he wanted to climb Everest. Since 2003, the United Nations General Assembly has designated, 11th December, International Mountain Day to create awareness about the importance of mountains… Continue reading 10 Highest Lake District Mountains and 10 Top Mountain Facts
Three Top Places for Snow Sledging in the Lake District
Throughout winter the Lake District hotel guests are always treated marvellous picture post card views of snow-capped peaks, some guests even come to the area just for the snow sports! If it snows on your Lake District Holiday, sledging can be great fun for the whole family… Hotel Guests First Created Recreational Sledging The practical use of sledges, or sleds, is… Continue reading Three Top Places for Snow Sledging in the Lake District
Low Wood Bay Hosts National Geographic Adventurer of the Year at WOWSA Awards
On 5th February 2016 we are delighted to be welcoming to Low Wood Bay, Lewis Gordon Pugh, environmental adventurer, and guest speaker at the World Open Water Swimming Awards hosted by ChillSwim. Lewis Gordon Pugh, ‘The Human Polar Bear’ These awards honour individuals, events and contributions to the world of open water swimming. Pugh has been dubbed ‘The… Continue reading Low Wood Bay Hosts National Geographic Adventurer of the Year at WOWSA Awards
English Lakes: A Peak inside the Family Wedding Album
English Lakes is a family run business. Chairman and Managing Director, Simon Berry married Diana on 21st May 1983 and had their wedding breakfast at The Wild Boar, their evening reception at Waterhead and spent the first night of their honeymoon at Low Wood Bay. With lots of involvement from both sides of the family including high jinks from brother, Tim,… Continue reading English Lakes: A Peak inside the Family Wedding Album
Real Wedding: Simple Rustic Wedding Delight The Wild Boar
Stu and Sam were high school sweethearts. Their first weekend away was in The Lake District and they knew that was where they would one day tie the knot. Here they share some of the romantic steps that led them to that special day in May at The Wild Boar and why food had more than a… Continue reading Real Wedding: Simple Rustic Wedding Delight The Wild Boar
Low Wood Bay Welcomes Back Regular Festive Guests
Mike and Jill Stocking have become very much part of the Low Wood Bay family throughout the year, but at no time more than at Christmas. We asked them to share a little bit about themselves and what draws them back to Low Wood Bay time after time. Mike and Jill ready for the Low Wood… Continue reading Low Wood Bay Welcomes Back Regular Festive Guests
Real Wedding: Memories of The Wild Boar
Being an integral part of a bride and groom’s wedding day is not something the team at The Wild Boar take for granted. Usually many months of planning have brought them to the ‘I do’ moment. After all the hard work and the joy and emotion of the day, our wedding co-ordinator, Emma, and the team are… Continue reading Real Wedding: Memories of The Wild Boar
Weddings at Lancaster House – That All-Important Wedding Dress
Lauren, our Lancaster House Wedding Co-ordinator, is looking forward to meeting lots of bridal parties at Lancaster House Wedding Showcase on Sunday, 28th February. Every wedding guest waits in anticipation to get their first glimpse of the bride and that all-important Dress! We’ve followed up our Weird and Wonderful Wedding Traditions blog with a look at some interesting facts about wedding attire from years gone by. In the… Continue reading Weddings at Lancaster House – That All-Important Wedding Dress
Five Reasons to Get Married at The Wild Boar
Obviously there are many more than just five reasons to get married at The Wild Boar – but we are a little biased! Anyhow, here’s your starter for five… 1. Perfect Woodland Wedding Setting 72 acres of beautiful semi ancient woodland – and we provide the wellies! An idyllic place for your wedding shoot – overlooking the picturesque tarn, amidst the wild… Continue reading Five Reasons to Get Married at The Wild Boar