Howe Keld Blog 2012
Winter Views over Wastwater
7th December
An amazing view looking over Wastwater with calm, winter conditions.
29th November
The Keswick Traditional Christmas Fayre will take place this coming weekend, Sunday 2nd December 2012 and will start at 11.30am. At this year's fayre Santa will be arriving with real reindeer! Santa and the reindeer will then remain in Keswick market square between 12noon - 3pm.
As always the market square will be full of decorated charity stalls and a range of street entertainment. The Christmas tree and shops will be full of colourful lights giving everyone a great event to start this year's festive period, an occasion not to be missed!
As always the market square will be full of decorated charity stalls and a range of street entertainment. The Christmas tree and shops will be full of colourful lights giving everyone a great event to start this year's festive period, an occasion not to be missed!
For more information please contact us at Howe Keld and take advantage of our on-going Autumn special accommodation offers
Christmas Production at the Theatre by the Lake
21st November
Only a short walk from the doorstep of Howe Keld is the Theatre by the Lake.
This year their Christmas production has been announced as "The Railway Children" based on the novel by Edith Nesbit.
The production will start running 30th November and will run right through until the end of January. We highly recommend people to visit the Theatre as they have a fantastic reputation for putting on brilliant productions year round.
For more information on the Christmas production please visit the Theatre by the Lake website.
Looking for a tour guide in the Lake District?16th November
A tour can be great idea to get to know the local surroundings. No stress about thinking where to go, how to get there and how long it is going to take. Just show up at the right time in the right place and sit back and enjoy the ride!
This year we have had many guests recommending Helm Wind Tours as their tour guide from. Professional and knowledgeable they offer a range of different Lake Distrcit Tours , all at a very reasonable price.
Beautiful Autumn colours just round the corner from Howe Keld
8th November
As the Autum colours slowly fade away here in the Lake District we would like to share with you a lovely photo sent to us from one of our guests taken just round the corner from Howe Keld. Amazing colours with people relaxing in the warmth of the Autumn sunshine.
Take advantage of our special Autumn accommodation offers here at Howe Keld and enjoy reduced rates of stay this November and December!
Autumn in the Lake District
31st October
The summer colours are slowly starting to change here in the Lake District to the beautiful Autumn reds and oranges in the trees. Why not come and enjoy the beauty of this season here in the Lake District with Howe Keld and make the most of our special offers
23rd October
The Michelin Guide is rightly regarded as one of the most reliable pointers to quality and consistency in the hospitality industry. After many years of hoping we are delighted to report that Howe Keld has been included in the 2013 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. It is particularly gratifying because we know how rigorous is the selection process.
Considering the many excellent accommodation businesses in Keswick we feel particularly humble that Howe Keld is the only Guest House to have achieved this status.
For more information on the Michelin Guide for 2013 please visit the Michelin website
A Great Keswick Walk
9th October
Many people come to Keswick to walk and enjoy the sights that they encounter. At Howe Keld we recommend the Great Wood and Derwentwater shore walk that starts in Keswick town centre.
A gentle walk taking around 2½ hours to complete and covering just over 4 miles, it is perfect for people and families just looking to get out for the afternoon. You really can take in the natural surrondings and stunning views this area of the Lake District has to offer during this walk.
Autumn Sunset Views over Derwentwater
27th Septemeber
Autumn is really here in the Lake District. The days are getting shorter and the colours surrounding us are slowly starting to change.
We found this brilliant photo taken recently looking down over Derwentwater towards Keswick and Skiddaw top right and towards Bassenthwaite in the distance centrally.
Why not come and take in some of these breathtaking views this Autumn in the Lake District using our Special Accommodation offers that are now running at Howe Keld. For more information please contact us direct and we will be happy to help.
21st Septemeber
Now live are our Autumn special offers for breaks in Keswick staying at Howe Keld. For more information please see our special offers page.
If you would like more information about our special offers then please contact us by using our online contact us form which you can find here. You can also book direct using our online booking portal which can be found here.
We look forward to welcoming you to Howe Keld this Autumn!
The Borrowdale Show this weekend13th Septemeber
This weekend is the Borrowdale Show! Visit the traditional show to watch the Fell Racing, Falconry Flying Display team, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling contests along with traditional crafts and displays. A great day out for the whole family!
For more information please visit the Borrowdale show website - www.borrowdaleshow.org.uk
For more information please visit the Borrowdale show website - www.borrowdaleshow.org.uk
Sunny views over Loughrigg Tarn
30th August
With summer slowly coming to an end here in the Lake District, we thought we would leave you with this great picture overlooking Loughrigg Tarn in the Langdale Valley.
23rd August
One of the most popular activities that people come to the Lake District for is walking and hiking the many trails, routes and fells in the area. The Lake District is really something when it comes to walking as it offers everything from gentle strolls around the shores of our lakes right up to the high end scrambling and steep accents to the peak of a fell.
However many people who visit the Lake District either don't have the knowledge or the experience to get the most out of their trip, we recommend Keswick Rambles. Keswick Rambles have over 30 years of experience walking in the Lake District and further afield and can help all levels of walkers get the most out of their day with a guided walk.
For more information please visit the Lake District Walking Guides website and keep up to date with the latest things going on via the Keswick Rambles blog. We will leave you with a photo from their latest trip to the North west of Scotland.
Beautiful Peaceful views over Ennerdale Water
9th August
What a great evening shot looking over Ennerdale Water taken right here in the English Lake District. We liked it so much that we couldn't help posting it here to let everyone else enjoy a classic Lake District view.
Ennerdale is located on the outskirts of the Lake District but still can be reached from Howe Keld and has many great walks and views around that area. A great, quiet and peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the central Lakes if you are here for a visit
If you would like more information on things to do in the English Lake District during your stay just ask at reception and we will be happy to help you plan your days acitivities.
30th July
We are very happy to announce the launch of our new and updated HD virtual tours for Howe Keld. These are now also available for the first time on the wide range of mobiles and tablets that are now used to view the internet.
In the tour you can get a 360 degree perspective on each room we have at Howe Keld allowing you to really see the quality that we have on offer here in Keswick. Also included in the tour are the bathrooms for each type of room that we have available along with our breakfast room giving you a true persepctive on our award winning accommodation.
The tours have proved very popular in the past so we hope that you find the new upgrades a big improvement! You can take a look at the tours by clicking here
If you would like more information for staying at Howe Keld in the future please contact us by clicking here
10th and 11th August
This free night time show featuring fire, pyrotechnics, a floating bed and a car that drives across the lake, will take place on Derwentwater, in Keswick, this summer. Ilotopie's Water Fools show in Crow Par Keswick where cars drive on the Lake and a 5 metre-high Queen watches over her kingdom from a giant penny farthing.
It is the creation of French company Ilotopie and is being brought to Keswick by Lakes Alive, Keswick Tourism Association and Theatre by the Lake, with additional support from Keswick Town Council.
The performances, which are free, will take place on Friday 10 & Saturday 11 August at Crow Park (just opposite Theatre by the Lake) at 9.30pm.
To make sure you enjoy the show stay at Howe Keld two minutes walk from Crow Park and have a great weekend in the Lake district.
Click here to get more information for staying at Howe Keld.
28th June
Despite the damp forecast come to Howe Keld stay the night and then climb this impressive mountain that dominates Coniston Village. When you get to summit you can look down on the tarns nestled in the corries far below and over to Coniston village and see the steamer plighing up and down the lake. The highest point is 803m, Ascent 750m, Distance 11km.
For more information on the current availability at Howe Keld please click here
The Olympic Torch comes to Keswick
21st June
This is the day when the Olympic torch comes to Keswick. Keswick's own 'Red Arrows', paragliders from the Cumbria Soaring Club are preparing to have a Flying Flag formation of red, white and blue, with streaming smoke and Union Jacks flying over the torch parade. Make sure you are here between 16:30 and 16:59 when the Olympic Torch will be paraded through the main streets of Keswick with a flotilla of approximately 10 paragliders streaming in their wake. The Keswick Committed to Rock Choir will be performing their debut concert along the torch route. Between 4pm-5pm by the Town Hall, a 40 strong choir will be singing songs from Bryan Adams to Lady Gaga. A performance not to be missed!
For more information please contact us at Howe Keld.
Keswick Diamond Jubilee CelebrationsThis coming weekend in Keswick there will be a whole host of events and activities going on in town and in the surrounding areas. Events include:
- A Large Mosiac Portrait of the Queen
- Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday
- Local bands playing the market square
- A large screen to watch the large flotillas on the river Thames
- The Big Lunch lakeshore at Friars Crag, Derwentwater
- Diamond Duck Race
- The Cumberland Pencil Museum Big Jubille Lunch
- The Cumberland Pencil Museum Kids quiz trail
- The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Beacons
- Bonfire at Crow Park
- Keswicks own floating flotilla
- County Archery Competition and Come and Try sessions
- Thornthwaite Gallery Jubilee Exhibition
- Forest of Delights Temporary Art Installation
For more information please contact us at Howe Keld or see the full information on the events being run here.
We hope that you all have a wonderful Diamond Jubilee Weekend whatever you are doing!
22nd May
We are delighted to announce that we have been included as the only accommodation location in Keswick to feature in the Daily Telegraph Lake District Hotel Travel Guide!
For more information please see our listing on the Daily Telegraph website by clicking here
Keswick Mountain Festival 201214th May
Running this week in Keswick from the 16th to the 20th is the Mountain Festival for 2012.
The festival features everything from adventure days with biking, climbing, hiking and paddling, to tresure hunts and buscraft workshops. All activites are done under the expert guidance of professionals ensuring that the festival is sure to have something for everyone! For more information please see the website for exactly what you can expect to see from the festival here
The festival village will be located in Crow Park which is just a short walk from the door step of Howe Keld. Entry to the village and all activities held there are completly free of charge!
So what are you waiting for? Book your stay at Howe Keld this weekend and enjoy a action packed adventure weekend with the annual mountain festival with something for all the family.
3rd May
When you stay at Howe Keld you can now receive a discount voucher to be redeemed when you eat at The Highfield Hotel Restaurant and Lucas Italian Resturant both close by Howe Keld.
For more information on these great evening restaurant discounts, please click here
For more information on these restaurant special offers please contact us at Howe Keld and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Views over Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell
30th April
Brilliant weather here in Keswick and the Lake District this weekend! Good enough for an outing for a walk where we snapped this great shot looking down over Ullswater from Gowbarrow Fell.
The Lake District is famous for its many different walks, most of which are popular due to the outstanding surroundings of our unique National Park. If you would like any advice on where and when to go, just ask at reception and we will always be happy to help point you in the right direction!
23rd April
Promoted by Theatre by the Lake and in association with Jennings Brewery, running from Thursday 3 May to Sunday 6 May, is the Keswick Jazz Festival! There will be more than 100 jazz events packed into the four festival days including a range of different bands and star guests in attendance. This year the festival will include an impressive number of international performances and acts at the Festival.
For more information on this great event please click here or visit the Theatre by the Lake website which has full events listings and timetables.
Lake District Steam Trains13th April
The Lake District has a number of train lines. The shot we have included for you today was taken by a guest of ours from a spot near Kirkby Stephen on the Settle to Carlisle line.
There are many locations offering great views of the trains as they steam by. Well worth a day out into the Eden Valley to see one of England's greatest inventions.
For more information on train times and their time tables please visit the Mainline Steam Tours site - http://www.uksteam.info/tours/
Beautiful Views over Castlerigg Stone Circle3rd April
Close to Howe Keld in walking distance is the popular Castlerigg Stone Circle. Described as "one of the most visually-impressive prehistoric monuments in Britain" we have to agree with its beautiful raised position gives spectacular views of many of the Lake Districts highest fells including Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Grasmoor and Blencathra.
The most visited Stone Circle in Cumbria was thought to have been constructed around 3300BC making it possibly one of the earliest constructed stone circles in England and possibly the whole of Europe.
If you would like to visit the circle during your stay with us in Keswick please just ask us for more information and we will be happy to help you find the great walking route up to Castlerigg, you will not regret it!
Spring Special Offers now online23rd March
Discover the best the Lake District has to offer by staying in style at Howe Keld with great special offers now online and ready to be used.
Please take a look at our Special Offers page for more information on these great deals.
We look forward to welcoming you this spring to Keswick, the Lake District and to Howe Keld!
15th March
The English Lake District is one of the greatest natural environments in the whole of England with open countryside, hills, fells, forests, woodland and a vast range of wildlife of all types and sizes. It really is the perfect place to discover what the great outdoors really has to offer away from the hustle and bustle of every-day life.
Over the Easter break a local organisation is offering a range of courses for various age groups to learn techniques that have roots in ancient history. Located close to Howe Keld in Whinlatter forest and Derwentwater, Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft are running fun packed, hands on bushcraft activities for everyone to enjoy during the holiday period. Join in and truly open up nature's tool box to help find shelter, food, fire, water and wildlife. It's all there in our beautiful national park; you just have to know where to look!
Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft are running fun packed, hands on bushcraft activities for everyone to enjoy during the holiday period.
Keswick Canoe and Bushcraft are running fun packed, hands on bushcraft activities for everyone to enjoy during the holiday period.
Sunday 1st April Childrens Bushcraft Taster Session, 9.30 12.30 & 14.00 17.00
Tuesday 3rd April - Family day, Introduction to bushcraft: 9.30 16.30
Thursday 5th April Canoe and bushcraft experience: 9.30 16.30
Sat 7th April Family day, Introduction to bushcraft day 9.30 16.30
Sun 8th April Childrens Bushcraft Taster Session, 9.30 12.30 & 14.00 17.00
Tuesday 10th April - Family day, introduction to bushcraft: 9.30 16.30
Thursday 12th April - Canoe and bushcraft experience: 9.30 16.30
Saturday 14th April - Childrens Bushcraft Taster Session, 9.30 12.30 & 14.00 17.00
Tuesday 3rd April - Family day, Introduction to bushcraft: 9.30 16.30
Thursday 5th April Canoe and bushcraft experience: 9.30 16.30
Sat 7th April Family day, Introduction to bushcraft day 9.30 16.30
Sun 8th April Childrens Bushcraft Taster Session, 9.30 12.30 & 14.00 17.00
Tuesday 10th April - Family day, introduction to bushcraft: 9.30 16.30
Thursday 12th April - Canoe and bushcraft experience: 9.30 16.30
Saturday 14th April - Childrens Bushcraft Taster Session, 9.30 12.30 & 14.00 17.00
Please visit the Keswick Bushcraft website here for more details.
Lake District Historic Houses and Gardens
7th March
Discover the best the Lake District has to offer in the form of Historic Houses & Gardens. We recommend nine unique houses set in Cumbria's magnificent landscape that are all worth a visit. All the houses are privately owned and most still much loved family homes. Take a glimpse behind closed doors of each house and discover the legacy left by generations of owners.
Many of the houses come to life throughout the year with a range of live events and festivals for all to enjoy. Please visit the website (www.lakedistricthistorichouses.co.uk) for more information on these events.
When you have finished exploring these magnificent properties, relax in a cosy tearoom and tuck into some homemade food or fresh estate produce.
These houses are certainly worth a visit for guests staying in the area and give a brilliant alternative activity to hiking and the many other outdoor activities the Lake District is so popular for.
Panoramic Views of Ullswater
28th February
Stunningly beautiful views with some beautiful weather this week in the Lakes. Come up and enjoy it for yourself with our special offers that are now running! Please contact us for more information.
Keswick Literature Festival 2012
21st February
At the Theatre by the Lake just a short walk from Howe Keld, running for 10 days from 2nd to the 11th March 2012, Keswick and the Lake District is the centre for this exciting literature festival organised by Ways With Words.
Writers and readers will get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas in breathtaking surroundings of Derwentwater and the fells of the Northern Lake District.
Writers and readers will get together to share the pleasure of books, words and ideas in breathtaking surroundings of Derwentwater and the fells of the Northern Lake District.
Please click here to read more about this event.
Take advantage of this exciting event and use our Special Offers that are currently running to book your stay with us at Howe Keld today.
15th February
At Howe Keld, we are proud to be a part of the Fairtrade movement stocking where possible Fairtrade produce for all of our guests who stay with us. This includes all the tea and coffee that our guests drink.
As part of the aim to encourage and educate people about Fairtrade, Monday 27th February running through to Sunday 11th March 2012 in Keswick is Fair trade fortnight. Please click on the link below and show even the smallest amount of support for this fantastic movement.
As part of the aim to encourage and educate people about Fairtrade, Monday 27th February running through to Sunday 11th March 2012 in Keswick is Fair trade fortnight. Please click on the link below and show even the smallest amount of support for this fantastic movement.
Keswick Fairtrade have set the theme for this year's celebration fortnight as "TAKE A STEP"!
They explain that a step can be anything you do to support Fairtrade, no matter how small. Even from swapping your sugar to Fairtrade or to hosting your own chocolate tasting event! They encourage you to tell a neighbour or workmates to take a 'step'. Once the step is complete they encourage you to go to www.fairtrade.org.uk too register your 'step'.
The aim for the whole of the Fairtrade movement is to try and get 1.5 million 'steps' by the end of 2012. Each step supports farmers and workers to take their own steps towards a brighter future. A step can be anything you do to support Fairtrade. The more products we buy the more producers are helped. It has a 'win win' effect all round!
Please visit the Keswick page here today to learn more about this fantastic movement - www.fairtradekeswick.org.uk
6th February
Stunning weather up here in the English Lake Dsitrict. Winter is here and the mountains are all snow capped! Take advantage of our seasonal special offers starting shortly, so come and enjoy some of this scenery for yourself!
Stunning weather up here in the English Lake Dsitrict. Winter is here and the mountains are all snow capped! Take advantage of our seasonal special offers starting shortly, so come and enjoy some of this scenery for yourself!
3rd February
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new virtual tours in stunning HD! The shots were taken using HDR (High Dynamic Range) exposure techniques which enables you to capture both shadow & highlight detail, much like the human eye!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new virtual tours in stunning HD! The shots were taken using HDR (High Dynamic Range) exposure techniques which enables you to capture both shadow & highlight detail, much like the human eye!
Check out the new tour and take a look at all of our rooms, bathrooms and living spaces at Howe Keld, we are sure that you will not be disappointed!
27th January
The Keswick Film festival will be running a host of exciting and original films produced in both the UK and internationally. Films will be hosted at the Theatre by the Lake, The Alabhama Cinema and new for this year, Rheged. Previews and UK premiers will also be shown so be sure not miss out on the experience of breath taking views of the Lake District and the best in film all in one great weekend.
The themes announced for 2012 are Looking Good - featuring award winning international films, Sounding Good - interesting musical films, Feeling Good? - a range of films about health and how to deal with illness and adversity, Feeling Very Good - comedy films picked out from around the world that are sure to make you laugh!
The film festival has continued to grow year on year and this year is no exception.
The Keswick Film festival will be running a host of exciting and original films produced in both the UK and internationally. Films will be hosted at the Theatre by the Lake, The Alabhama Cinema and new for this year, Rheged. Previews and UK premiers will also be shown so be sure not miss out on the experience of breath taking views of the Lake District and the best in film all in one great weekend.
The themes announced for 2012 are Looking Good - featuring award winning international films, Sounding Good - interesting musical films, Feeling Good? - a range of films about health and how to deal with illness and adversity, Feeling Very Good - comedy films picked out from around the world that are sure to make you laugh!
The film festival has continued to grow year on year and this year is no exception.
Book your stay at Howe Keld today for this filmtastic weekend and make use of our Special offers that are running before it is too late! You will get both accommodation in award winning surroundings and easy access to the Theatre by the Lake with a 5 minute walk from the door of Howe Keld.
For more information please visit the official Keswick Film Festival website - www.keswickfilmclub.org
You can also find the timeline for the programme of films to be shown here - Keswick Film Festival Programme
If you are interested in the event then tickets for purchase can be made here - Buy Tickets Keswick Film Festival
Special offers at Howe Keld for breaks in February and March
25th January
In case you haven't seen our recent special offers that were announced on our Special offers page and our Facebook page, check again if you are looking for a great deal to stay in the lakes this winter season.
Book using our online booking facility for more than 2 nights between 19th February and 29th March and stay in Luxury and Bay Window rooms for only £50 per person per night with Bed and Breakfast included and stay in our Superior Rooms for only £45 per person per night with Bed and Breakfast.
This is the perfect chance to stay with us in our award winning accommodation so do not miss out and book in for a stay at Howe Keld today!
23rd January
It has been a busy couple of weeks here getting ready for the start of a new season at Howe Keld with some changes we will announce shortly. We are ready to welcome guests to Howe Keld so book your stay today using our online booking system
We recently announced the winner of our recent Facebook competition where one lucky winner would receive a free 2 night stay with us for use any time in 2012*. We are delighted to announce that the winner was Jackie Holden who will enjoy a stay with us in our award winning guesthouse bed and breakfast accommodation.
There will be more offers and specials running via the Facebook page shortly so simply "like" our page and be in with a chance to win next time!
*terms and conditions apply
Beautiful Photo looking down over Keswick and Derwentwater
12th January
We think you will all agree, the Lakes look simply stunning at this time of the year!
A Happy New Year from Howe Keld!
3rd January
A Happy New Year from Howe Keld! We wish you all a prosperous 2012!
Now that 2012 is upon us it is almost time to announce the winner of our Facebook competition that has been running via our Facebook Page. One lucky person who has liked our page will win a free 2 day break at Howe Keld. Keep your eyes open for the winner and perhaps you will be enjoying a free break with us during 2012!
To read our previous blog posts from 2011 regarding information about our Accommodation and about Kewsick and the surrounding area, please see our 2011 posts. There you are sure to find some information which will help you to choose us for your stay or to help you enjoy your stay in the area.
