Near Howe News
Last updated on 24 January 2012
Happy New Year from all at Near Howe
2012 Events
2012 is now upon us, and we hope that the Olympic Games and the Queens Diamond Jubilee prove to be truly memorable occasions. Natasha and Steve have been lucky enough to get tickets for a couple of Olympic events in August, which they are really excited about.
The Lakes have got their own exciting schedule of events to look forward to, and with that in mind I am pleased to be able to share the following links with you.
The first five inks provide overviews of events throughout the year, and are followed by a few of the many events which are scheduled to take place locally.
Welcoming you back to Near Howe
We look forward to being able to welcome many of our regular guests back to stay with us again at Near Howe this year. Please check out the latest availability and prices.
Last Easter we took on an Agency for the first time since taking over back in 2006 to help introduce us to new guests, which was quite successful last year, and we hope will work as well for us in 2012.
Repeat Booking Discounts
The agency agreement required that we both market our cottages at the same prices, which led to a more complicated structure than our previous Low-Mid and High rates, and has led to significant increases during some peak periods. With this in mind please give us a call on 01768 779 678 about discounts during peak periods where the increases apply.
2012 General Event Links
- Country Show Guide
- Keswick Tourism Association
- Sharp Edge Cumbria
- The Lake District Walker
- Wordsworth Country
2012 Local Event Links
- February 23rd-25th Keswick Film Festival
- March 2nd-11th Words by the Water
- May 3rd-6th Keswick Jazz Festival
- 16th-20th May Keswick Mountain Festival
- July 1st-16th Lakes Comedy Festival
- July 6th-8th Dalemain Fair
- June 1st-2nd Keswick Beer Festival (Book Early to Avoid Dissapointment)
- July 15th Mungrisdale Fun Day Magician, Punch and Judie, Races for various age ranges - Sack Race, Bean Bag Shuttle Run, Skipping, 3 Legged race, Wooden Plank Race, Flat Races, Wheelbarrow Race, plus a Football Competition, Welly Throwing and a Treasure Hunt. Side Shows include a Tombola, Bouncy Castle, Beat the Goalie, Coconut Shy, Golf Balls in a Bucket, Welly Throw, Football, Tug of War, Face Painting, Tea/Coffee, Cakes and Pop.
- July 14th-3rd Aug Keswick Christian Convention
- July 23rd Penrith Show
- August 27th Keswick Show
- August 11th-12th Lowther Game and Country Fair
- November 23rd Keswick Food Fayre and Christmas Lights Switch On
- December 2nd Keswick Christmas Fayre
We hope that you find this information useful, and look forward to being able to welcome you to stay with us again at Mosedale End Farm this year. Please check out the latest availability and prices.
Fly The Lakes During Your Stay at Near Howe
Have a go at something really different during your stay, give us a call on 01768 779 678 and let us arrange a flight in a Gyrocopter over the Lakes!
2011 Update from Near Howe
We had a very busy over the Winter completing a number of important projects: -
- Howe Top, Howe End and Grisdale View have had all been re-decorated throughout
- Stable Barn Lounge/Kitchen re-decorated, re-pictured
- New Curtains to match the new suit downstairs in Stable Barn
- New pressurised water system fitted in Saddleback Barn
- Beech hedge and gate fitted outside Bannerdale sun lounge
- King sized bed in Stable master bedroom
- Renovation of the raised beds outside Stable and by the car park
We hope that everyone will enjoy the changes!
Howe End Leak
Last Winter was one of the coldest we have had since moving to Near Howe, and resulted in a major leak in Howe End, leading to the lounge ceiling coming down on Christmas Day! What a present that was! The restoration work is now fully complete, with redecoration and new carpets throughout!
Another Sporting Success at Near Howe
This time its not Tasha, but Jill!!! Having been persuaded by Steve and Helen to enter the Mill Inn Christmas domino competition, she swept all before her to come out on top, helping to reduce the Christmas booze bill by winning 1st prize. Steve managed a creditable 8th, though felt very humbled by Jill's achievements!!
Kite Flying Over Blencathra at Near Howe
Steve organised a kite flying party for Tasha's 16th Birthday. Near Howe is an ideal location from which to fly your kites, why not bring one along and have a go!
Come and have lots of fun in Keswick!
Festive Snow at Near Howe
As the snow hit most of the country Mungrisedale got its share. We all had great fun sledging down the hill,and Tia had a ball chasing everyone, and trying to eat all the snow balls!
Mungrisdale Christmas Panorama
Near Howe Sun Rise on the 4th of January 2010
Snow Home To Go To For Rasta Snow Man
Guests Enjoyed the Snowy Conditions so much over Christmas they built an Igloo!
Snow on the Roof Tops
Snow on the Wall - Greystoke Forest in the Distance
No Room For a Bath Here
Tia Adores the Snow
Bannerdale and Sharp Edge Open for Business
Steve and Jill are pleased to announce that our two new Luxury Apartments Sharp Edge and Bannerdale are now up and running.
Bannerdale is a ground floor luxury apartment that sleeps up to four. It has been designed to be wheelchair friendly without affecting the luxurious feel of the apartment. The accommodation comprises of a large well appointed kitchen/dining/living room, two double/twin bedrooms one with a shower and the other with a large wet room, together with a comfortable sun lounge offering the magnificent views that guests have come to love here at Near Howe.
Sharp Edge is a first floor luxury apartment sleeping two. It has a very comfortable kitchen/dining/living room, a double/twin bedroom and a bathroom with separate shower and bath with its majestic view of Blencathra and the North Lakeland fells.
The first guests to stay in Sharp Edge were regulars Phil and Sheila Entwistle followed by Ian and Margaret Wilson. Both couples enjoyed their visit and have booked to stay in Sharp Edge again for their next stay with us.
Bannerdale also proved a great success, with the first guests Syd, Dave, Sue and Ben Wilson leaving the following note in the Visitors Book: -
"We feel very honoured to be the first to use Bannerdale! We have had a lovely holiday - the cottage is very spacious and comfortable. Thanks very much for making us so welcome!"
Tia Renews an Old Friendship
Red Squirrel Visits Near Howe
Near Howe Sheep Mark Uncovered
JoAnne Fell from Mosedale End Farm came round with some old Shepherds Guides, in which we found the original Sheep Markings from when Near Howe was a working farm.
Tia Listening For The Ullswater Steamer - It's Behind You!
Tia Leaps Like a Salmon on Ullswater
Near Howe is in the Ten Most Scenic Lake District Holiday Locations
Near Howe has been chosen as one of the the ten most scenic Holiday Locations in the Lake District in an article on the Times on-line website linked to Wast Water being voted 'Britain's Favourite View'. The article say 'If you want to enjoy the kind of Cumbrian views recently voted Britain's best, you'll need to check into one of these guesthouses'.