Near Howe News
Last updated on 4 July 2009
Sharp Edge Stair Well Date Stone Laid By Steve and Jill
Sharp Edge Stair Well Date Stone Laid By Steve and Jill
New Near Howe Cottages Signs Now in Place
Now that the Guest House has closed, we have designed new signes for the Gateway.
Near Howe Hunt a Great Success
Near Howe Hunt a Great Success.
Near Howe Revised Plans Approved
The Lake District National Parks Authority Planning Committee approved the revised Near Howe Plans at their Meeting on 4 November 2008.
We are now in our third season at Near Howe, and have decided that we would now like to make some changes to the way that the business operates. As from the start of the 2009 season, our aim is to concentrate our efforts on expanding the Self Catering business by applying for permission to replace the guest numbers in our Guest House with an equivelent number within new Self Catering cottages. The proposals also provide purpose built disabled facilities, which are not currently available at Near Howe. They also achieve a clean and safe separation of family accommodation from guest accommodation which is essential for the safety and well being of their growing family.
Our initial Plans were knocked back by the planners; however, after detailed discussions the plans have been amended, they now have officer approval, and are expected to go to committee in November.
Plans are available on the National Parks Site.
Tia Renews an Old Friendship
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.
Steve and Jill Buy a Ruffian
Steve Jill and the Girls are now the proud owners of Rough-n-Tumble, a 23.5 foot Ruffian sailing yacht. It is currently moored just past Sharrow Bay on Ullswater, and the family are joining Ullswater Yacht Club, where Steve sailed with his dad may moons ago! Everyone is looking forward to some great fun on the water!
Red Squirrel Spotted at Near Howe
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'.