A Trip To See The Blackpool Illuminations
06 Oct 2020
The following is a guest blog from our resident Berry Family, Ben (Dad), Katie (Mum) as well as their two children Flo and Bertie, (he came to stay for his Birthday!). Written by Ben, it covers their recent trip to see the Blackpool Illuminations whilst staying with us at Lancaster House Hotel using our City […]
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Things to Do in Lancashire – City, Coast and Countryside
27 Jul 2020
Lancashire has it all. Everything from the tranquillity and rugged beauty of the Forest of Bowland to the bright light show of Blackpool Illuminations, there’s tons of things to do in Lancashire. Lancaster House is perfectly placed to take advantage of lots of amazing days out in Lancashire whether that’s City, Coast or Countryside. Blackpool […]
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The History of Low Wood Bay
19 Dec 2019
Low Wood Bay has an intriguing history dating all the way back to 1705, from family farm to a first-class resort. As a keen historian, alongside his love for hospitality, Michael Berry wrote a book in 2002 which delves into 300 years of history surrounding Low Wood Bay. We’ve chosen the key milestones in Low […]
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Things to do in Lancashire in the Winter
15 Nov 2019
Winter is a great time to take a hotel break in Lancashire and take advantage of the wonderful quality of light, the tranquillity of outdoor spaces and the colourful character of the many varied attractions and events. Here are a few of the best. Blackpool Illuminations In a category all of its own, the […]
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Reasons to Book a City Break at Lancaster House
13 Nov 2019
Lancaster is a place steeped in history, with a vibrant arts and café culture as well as beautiful landscapes to discover. Here are a just a few reasons to visit this intriguing part of the country. Play in the Park Returns Back, promising to be better than ever, The Dukes’ entertainment-for-all ‘Play in the Park’ […]
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Bromance and Bravado in The Wild Boar Woods
12 Nov 2019
Bromance describes the unique male bonding found between ‘brothers from another mother’, whilst Bravado is “a show of courage, especially when unnecessary and dangerous, to make people admire you”. We think a spot of bravado and bromance are just the right ingredients for a perfect day in The Wild Boar woods. Add in a few outdoor activities and hey presto, you have […]
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Friends That Spa Together, Stay Healthy Together
12 Nov 2019
I’m sure we don’t need to convince you about the benefits of friendship! Having an ongoing heart-to-heart with your bestie, or with a group of friends, can help you cope in the bad times, give you a sense of belonging, boost happiness levels, and improve your self-confidence. Finding time to spend together in the busyness […]
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Things to do in the Lake District in winter
24 Oct 2019
Winter in the Lake District is magical, tranquil lakes and snowy mountain tops make the perfect winter retreat. The Lake District is one of the most outstandingly beautiful places in the UK, even more so in the winter. Many people visit the Lake District for spring and summer breaks and miss the true magic of […]
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World Speed Records Return to Windermere
14 Oct 2019
For the first time since 2005, Endurance Speed Records will return to Windermere on 9th and 10th November. Low Wood’s Legacy of Speed Norman Buckley and Donald Campbell Norman Buckley MBE, great uncle of English Lakes Managing Director, Simon Berry, and owner of Low Wood Bay, was successful in achieving four world water speed records in […]
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Plan Your Cosy Autumn Break at The Wild Boar
07 Oct 2019
When the morning air starts to nip a little, and summer holidays have slipped to a distant memory, it is time to plan an Autumn break. This is the season for candlelight and keeping nice ‘n snug, comforting slow-cooked food with a glass of full bodied red. Surely nature is at its best when it […]
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