We’ve had a lovely time away this week, enjoying a holiday in the Lake District. We spent the first couple of nights glamping near Ullswater followed by three nights staying in “the moon” (Premier Inn) in Ulverston, where we enjoyed some time catching up with a friend.
It’s been lovely to have some time away as a family and to be able to switch off and relax for a few days. Staying in a glamping pod was fun, although I think it would have been better for us if we’d brought proper pillows rather than inflatable camping ones which were not very comfortable. Sophie and Thomas slept well though (once we’d managed to get past the excitement of it all and actually get them to go to sleep at least!). I have to admit it was a relief to transfer to “the moon” and sleep in a proper bed again! The campsite was nice though and it was lovely to sit outside in the evening having dinner while watching Sophie and Thomas having fun in the playground.
We’ve enjoyed a couple of boat trips and a trip on the steam train, plus a visit to Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top, and the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction which the children loved. We also headed over to North Yorkshire one day to catch up with family who live in that area which was lovely. It’s been a nice balance of visiting places and people whilst also having some downtime for us.
What I’ve been grateful for this week:
- Day 224 – I am grateful for a fun afternoon making rafts and sailing them on the river.
- Day 225 – I am grateful for geocaches.
- Day 226 – I am grateful for a cooler evening sitting outside and watching Sophie and Thomas enjoying the playground.
- Day 227 – I am grateful for a lovely afternoon of stepping into the world of Beatrix Potter.
- Day 228 – I am grateful for walks with beautiful views.
- Day 229 – I am grateful for a lovely day out travelling on a steam train and a boat.
- Day 230 – I am grateful for a lovely afternoon catching up with family.
Other things that have made me smile this week:
- Sitting outside our glamping pod enjoying a moment of quiet after putting Sophie and Thomas to bed.
- Sophie’s delight at getting a Tom Kitten and Peter Rabbit stamp in her National Trust passport at Hill Top
- Sophie giving me a medal for being brave and facing my fears when I took over the driving from Daddy and had to negotiate the single-track hilly roads myself. Thankfully the one time we encountered a coach coming the other way was when my husband was driving!
- Skimming stones while waiting for the boat after visiting Aira Force waterfall.
- Playing vintage games at the Lakeland Motor Museum.
It sounds like you have had a lovely holiday. The glamping sounds like an experience, I’m glad the kids slept well. It looks like a fun filled week, lovely photos! x
Thanks Kim, it was such a lovely week away.
The Beatrix Potter tour sounds amazing, the clamping photo looks very tranquil
The Beatrix Potter attraction was brilliant – Sophie and Thomas both loved it. Would definitely recommend for a day out with kids.
I’ve always wanted to try glamping. I’m glad you had a lovely holiday
Thanks Anne. It was a fun experience (although if we try it again, we’ll bring proper pillows!)
Lots of time outside and enjoying being together. I loved glamping when we did a a while ago but nothing beats a proper bed! #project365
Absolutely although going camping or glamping does make sleeping in a proper bed feel absolutely blissful!
Aww sounds like a lovely time away with the family! I keep meaning to visit Lake district.
Thank you, we had a lovely time. The Lake District is such a beautiful part of the country – well worth a visit.
I do like the idea of a glamping pod, but like you I much prefer a proper bed and pillows. Sounds like you had a lovely time though
It was lovely, but yes a proper bed is definitely better!