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...
Cumbria is open for business
Cumbria is open for business It’s easy to be knocked down by an unsuspecting blow; Storm Desmond turned up out of nowhere and kicked us in the pants when all we had nothing but Christmas on our minds. But just...
Desmond – Travelling to the Tranquil Otter
Post Storm #Desmond A quick update on those of your concerned about travelling post Storm Desmond to the Tranquil Otter. A couple of us were on a course in London at the weekend and watched the devastation to our County...
Discover Carlisle – Ancient Border City
Discover Carlisle There are so many things to do and see when you take a break in one of our lodges. To help you get the best from your visit, we’ve complied a list of places in to help you...