Wildlife report from the Tranquil Otter
The Tranquil Otter is a SSSI and is regularly attended by the RSPB, here is a summary of their local representative's report on the state of the wildlife at the Lough.
Things to do over the Summer
Relax, have a fun, enjoy great food, superb hospitality, unique culture and mesmerising scenery.
A vulture was sitting on his head…
Meet Meg the Harris Hawk, Bungle the Bataleur Eagle, Golum the Vulture and loads of other beautiful birds at the Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre.
Happy World Otter Day
Happy world otter day, we'd like to support the work of International Otter Survival Fund by matching donations made by our guests. Watch this space.
Amazing Alder Lodge
My jaw hit the ground when we saw where we were going to stay We recently ran a competition with the Escape Magazine where we offered a four-night stay in our Alder Lodge at the Tranquil Otter. Our goal was...
How many of Shakespeare’s phrases have you used today?
Shakespeare Day 23rd April Shakespeare Day is a celebration of the works and influence of William Shakespeare. This year is particularly special because it’s the 400th anniversary of his death. Shakespeare in Cumbria While we don’t have any evidence of Shakespeare...
Learn a Little Latin
Learn a little Latin. The Roman Empire and the Romans have given us so much culturally and linguistically!
Senhouse Museum – Maryport
Don’t be deceived by the size of Senhouse Museum, a tiny museum in Maryport that overlooks the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth.
Romantic Leap
Romantic Leap on 29th February Come on ladies, time for a romantic leap. It is 2016, Leap Year, an extra day of romance in February is available to all. It seems that many of you plan to pop the question. Over...
Gertrude in Cumbria
Gertrude in Cumbria Gertrude in Cumbria, there’s been a lot of commentary on the subject this morning and Twitter is alive with videos and diagrams. By the by, it is quite intriguing how and why storms get their names, if...