Ullswater The Lake District

23/08/2026

Just lovely - anyone looking to book for later this year?

Lakeway Holiday Cottage 🌊

Even though the campsite closes during the colder months, our holiday cottage is open all year round!
Lakeway can host up to 8 people and is dog friendly, it is a great base for families and friends to meet up with the Lake District right on your doorstep!🌿

You can see availability and bookings on Airbnb, rather than our website: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/54014389

11/08/2026

Live in Cumbria?? Don’t miss this one 👇

06/08/2026

Go Stacey!!!

Stacey Dooley tackles Lake District fly-camping and litter for upcoming BBC series: https://cumbriacrack.com/2026/08/05/stacey-dooley-tackles-lake-district-fly-camping-and-litter-for-upcoming-bbc-series/

06/08/2026

Amazing!!!

A pretty special weekend at 1863 🎸

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the legendary Primal Scream to stay and dine with us while they performed at Kendal Calling.

A brilliant group of people and a real treat for the team. Thank you for choosing 1863 as your Lake District base. We hope you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed having you!

Primal Scream | Kendal Calling

29/07/2026

Beef box anyone??

Hello. We don’t post very often, so for those that don’t know us, we are at Gowbarrow Hall Farm by Ullswater and we sell pasture for life certified beef, which means we do not use any grain feed - our cattle graze naturally on our pastures all year round. The farm is also now certified organic. We use our cows to restore habitats and we have seen an incredible increase in biodiversity across the farm since we’ve been managing the farm regeneratively.

We typically sell our beef in beef boxes of different size options (see website https://gowbarrow.co.uk/our-cows/)

We are doing a round of boxes in the first week of August and we will deliver it to you personally for free if you’re local or via courier if not. If you’d like to order one, please feel free to message me directly and I can send more info or fill in an order form on our website.

11/07/2026

Don’t miss this - looks fascinating!

This month's Understanding Ullswater talk is a little different... We're heading outdoors! We're excited to announce a special Field Visit to Esthwaite Water, led by Mike Thornley.

With 38 years' experience in wildlife management, Mike has dedicated his career to the conservation of raptors, deer, red squirrels, and many other species.

Many of you will remember his fascinating FOUW talk on Conserving Ospreys last October. Following that evening, Mike kindly offered to take a group of FOUW supporters to see his local ospreys at Esthwaite Water.

Date: Saturday 25th July
Time: The group will meet up at 09.30 at the Hawkshead Car park, then car share to Esthwaite.

If you wish to participate, please contact us in advance at [email protected].

As always, the event is free, however donations are kindly welcomed, with 50% of all proceeds going to FOUW, and the remainder to a charity of Mike's choosing.

11/07/2026

Beautiful pix from Ullswater Way Cottages from a glorious summer’s day yesterday 😍

Enjoy the sunshine today - and then bring on the football!!!

26/06/2026

Absolutely gorgeous out there but if you want to escape the hottest part of the day, no better way than lunch at 1863 Restaurant with Rooms…

Another glorious day in Pooley Bridge ☀

With the heatwave continuing, we just wanted to let guests know that the restaurant is fully air conditioned, so you can relax and enjoy lunch or dinner with us in comfort. ❄

Tables available this weekend.

🍽️ Lunch served Friday & Saturday 12.00 - 14.00
🍽️ Dinner served Thursday - Monday 18.00 - 20.30

📍Pooley Bridge, Cumbria

💻 www.1863ullswater.co.uk
📞 017684 86334

23/06/2026

6.04pm UPDATE: found and reunited!!!!

LOST DOG!!

Have you lost this fella?? Currently chilling at the The Secret Garden - Pooley Bridge waiting for its humans ### please share!

11/06/2026

Just gorgeous - who’s still thinking about visiting ullswater this summer??