Latest news and musings from Westmorland Hotels in the English Lake District. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm All set for the Torch coming through...... http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120621_01 The countdown is on ! The Olmpic torch will pss right past our door step on Thursday the 21st of June so we will get a birds eye view! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120614_02 A great day out in Grasmere with a 10K & 5.7K 'fun run' and this year a 10K Nordic walk, over 500 runners competed in what must be one of the most senic 10K's in the UK! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120614_01 We are all getting ready for a right Royal weekend here in Ambleside the bunting and flags are up all around the village and we hope to have a fun Jubilee Jamboree happy 60th your Majesty! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120531_01 We has an amazing celebration at the hotel to mark our 25th year in business, we held a Gala dinner for all our staff and some past staff too! Kendal College cooked and served a fantastic gourmet meal and really did us proud ... http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120320_01 We are pleased to announce the winner of our name the Ale competition is.....Amble Nector! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120314_01 Here are a couple of photographs of the finished products from our fabulous painting week .... http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120209_01 Our painting week is going extremely well, with lots of wonderful master pieces being created by our talented painting group. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20120124_01 A few of our hard working chaps from the hotel had a great day out on Bowfell recently, here are a few pictures of Stuart, Mike ,David, Chris , Gerry and not forgetting Jet the dog! http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110916_01 Pictures of our newest Club Room Woodlands which is officially on the market for guest to book. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110914_01 http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20110408_01 We are proud to announce that the hotel has recently been awarded 3rd place in Britain's Best Breakfast awards sponsored by Visit Britain and Beacon Suppliers. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20101221_01 Ambleside Antarctic Duo Train at The Salutation Hotel http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20100812_01 We just thought we would remind you all again about our ongoing fabulous Early Bird Discounts, which we have just made even more enticing, here's the jist of the offer... http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_04 Don't forget to save our web site in your favourites when you are looking to book online, as now when you book with us using our dedicated online booking engine you get our true availability and our cheapest rate by using the Package Code 'Internet Special Bed and Breakfast'. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_03 Is a question we regularly get asked and as such we are starting to collect email addresses of those who want to be kept informed about the offers we are doing throughout the year. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_02 Oh, is that what that funny symbol is at the top of the page, no its not something you might need a doctors note for or even a new TV channel to take on SKY.. http://www.hotelslakedistrict.com/westmorland_blog.htm#20080523_01