How many times have you heard someone mutter here in the UK "If it wasn't for the weather I would never leave these shores." I don't know about you but I have moaned and groaned and said as much myself more times than I have fed my children and I like to feed people, it makes me happy. But onto the real business, we live in a beautiful and compact country where within the same day you can experience so many different sights and sounds it is totally breath-taking, not to mention all the seasons within 24 hours.
This half term (a weeks school holiday in February, for you non UK readers) we had plans to holiday en mass as a family. A first for us. Location: Lake District From rural Oxfordshire, where we live in the South of England it is a 5 hour plus drive northwards. I packed lots of layers and thermals, a girl does not want to be cold. I needn't have bothered, the weather in UK during a school holiday did what it never does, it was wonderful.
So this week my five on Friday are all connected with my time this winter holiday with the Lakes, as they are affectionately known here.
FOOD
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| Breakfast and morning view, Hellvelyn is just off camera to the right |
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| Shrove Tuesday in the UK was greeted in abundance |
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| Each night a different tipple was sampled, this is the before picture!?!? |
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| What a British holiday without visiting a local pub, the chips here were to die for and so many different varieties |
VIEWS ~ no words just breath taking
BUILDINGS
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| The cottage we stayed in |
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| The local village, a walk away |
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| It may be broken, but it still had its beauty |
ANIMALS
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| We were 14 people and 2 dogs |
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| Spot the small herd of deer, the following day we saw a herd of about 30 |
INJURY
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| What's a walking holiday without a fall? ;) |
I confess to not taking as many photographs as I would normally due to my fall and some of the Five on Friday here are a little tenuous, but I was very keen to share with you the beauty that is our country. All because today I wanted to take five minutes of my morning to share with you Five on Friday with Amy from Love Made My Home. Do go and follow the link and see what others all over the world are sharing from their corner today.
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♥ Have a wonderful Friday ♥
I am so glad that you had such a good time despite your fall. The Lakes are a wonderful place aren't they, especially for families. Some really great moments from your time away, and yes, the views are stunning! Thank you so much for joining in! xx
ReplyDeleteLoved joining in Amy. Can't wait to read everyone else's too
DeleteThose views are stunning! Suzy x
ReplyDeleteThey sure were. So many years since I was last there I had forgotten how rustic and beautiful the Lakes were
DeleteI enjoyed your lovely pictures of the Lake District, one of my favourite places to go. So sorry that you had a fall, but glad that you still had such a good time there.
ReplyDeleteHelen xox
It was a great place to be holed up in. So glad I managed at least one very decent walk But I need to go back soon for more x
DeleteWhat beautiful scenery! I've never been to the Lake District, but your photos make me want to drop everything and visit!
ReplyDeleteWendy
If you get the chance you really should. Glad you liked the photos x
DeleteWow thank you for sharing those gorgeous photos! It's so pretty there! Loved your five on friday!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Thank you. She says blushing 😊
DeleteEnjoyed your 5, always good to get away as a family.
ReplyDeleteLove England, we travel there often and always say that but for the weather we'd stay longer.
I know! It's the weather right! I don't think I would need to leave these shores if the weather was better. We have everything here.
Delete14 people and 2 dogs is no joke! I love the views; very breathtaking. Hope you're better soon!
ReplyDeleteYou are right it was no joke but immensely fun. We managed to all sit together around the table at meal times a tad chaotic but I would do it again at the drop of a hat
DeleteWonderful photo's of the lakes, the cottage looks lovely
ReplyDeleteClare x
It was Clare. We were very lucky
DeleteI love love love your photos!! I want to visit England some day so badly. I'm determined to get there one way or another....definitely on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteSo many of those views were gloriously breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing and hope you had a wonderful holiday. xo
You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed them. Here's hoping you make it to England in the not so distant future
DeleteIt looks a stunning way to spend half term! I do hope the tipples did not result in the fall and you are recovering now that the schools are almost back! Thanks for sharing those wonderful views xx
ReplyDeleteNo tipples began after the fall. Unfortunately the fall appended very early on. I'm still not getting used to the silly crutches. But despite it all re holiday was great. Everyone else walked and I pottered about it was incredibly relaxing
DeleteWhat brilliant photos, Selma, it looks like you had a great family holiday except for the fall. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful a real tonic.
DeleteSelma, this post is both serene and invigorating at once! How cozy your breakfast table looks, with delicious fare and pretty views! I've been to England once, and stayed with my very good friend, Maria, who lives in West Sussex. We visited her hometown of Bath, and that's when my love affair with your country began. I plan to return one day, and that little village in the Lake District is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!
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P.S.: Hope you have a speedy recovery!
Bath is a wonderful place to visit. It was a good choice. I hope you do make it to the Lakes. They are just wonderful. Recovery is slow but better bit by bit each day.
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