by LowNest | Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
by LowNest | Oct 27, 2020 | Place to Eat
Who wants to cook on holiday? If you’re looking for a break from the kitchen, but don’t fancy going out then here are our best takeaways in Keswick: Indian Takeaway Lakeland Spice Cuisine – www.lakelandspice.co.uk Sultan of Keswick –...
by LowNest | Oct 13, 2020 | Place to Eat, Pubs
We wrote a whole post about the 5 Best Pubs in Keswick and the Surrounding Area. However we then decided to ask our customers on our facebook page for their favourite beer soaked carpet pubs in the surrounding area and got a great response. So here is a list of pubs,...
by LowNest | Oct 12, 2020 | Place to Eat, Pubs
The UK is famed all over the world for our traditional country pubs. With the old wood beams, comfortable chairs (or bar stool) and a menu where you can guarantee some classic dishes (think fish and chips, burgers and pies). We’re very lucky to have so many...
by LowNest | Oct 10, 2020 | Things to Do, To Do Inside, To Do Outside
The National Trust is synonymous with the Lake District. This might be in part due to it’s connection to Mrs Hellis (Beatrix Potter), who used her mass of wealth to purchase, preserve and then donate vast numbers of farms and acres of land to the National Trust....
by LowNest | Oct 9, 2020 | Things to Do, To Do Inside
I don’t think we’re breaking any news that it rains in the Lake District. The lush green fells need a regular soaking to keep themselves looking so good. But what to do when the heavens have opened? First of all; don’t worry, there’s loads of...
by LowNest | May 8, 2020 | Life At Low Nest
We’ve decided to start a blog! We’ve tried to start one on numerous occasions, but wanted to wait for a momentous occasion, or the start of a week/month. We also didn’t know what to write about, but with both of us now working at Low Nest and with...
by LowNest | Mar 19, 2020 | Farming Life
I’ve milked many a cow in those two studios. Little known fact – should the need arise you could fit 2 cows side by side in the bathrooms with room between to get in to milk them. It’s true. The old ‘Byre’ (posh name milking...
by LowNest | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Old Man of Coniston is a real special mountain. It’s easy to navigate and riddled with slate mining ruins to explore. Distance: 12km Time: 5 hours Activity Level: Strenuous Navigation Level: Medium Path condition: Good, some loose slate then steps followed...
by LowNest | Feb 9, 2020 | Farming Life, Life At Low Nest
We love our chickens, particularly the fresh eggs. However as they produce 6 eggs a day, even when we’re at full capacity we never need that many. So we’re proud to announce the opening of the Low Nest Farm Honesty Box. While romantic sounding all we did...