Near Howe News

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

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Tasha Does Well in 2009

2009 was another great year for Tasha on the sporting field. She represented the County at Javelin, 200 Metres, Hockey and Netball where she has been made team captain.

In the Javelin Tasha represented Cumbria at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield in the English Schools Athletics Championships. Though she did not fulfil her potential, she really enjoyed the experience.

Tasha's greatest success came on the Hockey filed, where she progressed through several trials to represent the North of England side the Pennine Pumas, one of 4 teams from the 4 areas of the Country. The team played together in the prestigeous Futures Cup held at Cannock Hockey Club where four members of the Pumas Ash Bhogal, Eleanor James and Amy Tennant were selected to join the England squad.

Well done Tasha

Tasha in Action for the Pumas

Pennine Pumas Team Photo

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Cumbria Open for Business

Cumbria is back in full swing after the recent amazing amounts of rain. Though large areas of Cockermouth and Workington were badly affected, The tourist attractions of Keswick and surrounding areas escaped with little disruption. The county looks forward to an enjoyable Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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!"

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Tia Renews an Old Friendship

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Red Squirrel Spotted at Near Howe

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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.

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New Near Howe Cottages Signs Now in Place

Now that the Guest House has closed, we have designed new signes for the Gateway.

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Near Howe Hunt a Great Success

Near Howe Hunt a Great Success.