Category: Reviewed

Jul 14
Reviewed: Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant

We recently visited Mizu Pan Asian Restaurant at the Lodore Hotel near Keswick. Mrs Guru has tried to persuade the fussy Mr Guru for a long time and she finally succeed.

Jan 05
Book Review: The Lake District: 40 favourite walks

Liz Andrew’s book is a pocket edition travel guide with a difference. It’s quirky, and has a strong focus on the literary culture of Cumbria, and those creatives who were inspired by the landscape.

Aug 29
Reviewed: Sphera Antiques, Workington

The food is all locally sourced and beautifully made. You can call in for breakfast, light lunches and cakes and cuppas, as well as cream teas and Afternoon Teas.

Aug 24
Book Review: Lonely Planet Pocket Lake District

The Lonely Planet Pocket guide to the Lake District has everything in it for getting the most out of Cumbria. It has details of walks, interesting sights, places to eat and stuff for kids to enjoy.

Aug 23
Reviewed: BLOCKS Steakhouse

BLOCKS of Cockermouth, situated in the Allerdale Court Hotel, has been on our wish list for quite some time!

Aug 06
Reviewed: Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa

When Mr Guru decided that last year’s anniversary Spa Break should be an annual tradition, there was only one place that we wanted to try: The Falls Spa at the Lodore Falls Hotel, Borrowdale.

Jul 26
Book Review: Outdoor adventures with children – Lake District

Pitched as an outdoor adventure guidebook for families with children under 12, this pocket sized beauty is just what we’ve needed this summer.

Mar 07
A Royal Sunday Lunch for Yew and I!

I do love to make a Sunday Roast for the family most weekends. It’s rare that we go out for Sunday lunch, and thought that we could try it this weekend.

Feb 23
Aira Force – A Great Morning Out

As a family, we’re all keen on getting out and about in Cumbria more frequently.

Feb 21
Reviewed: Ravenglass Railway Museum

What better way is there to spend a rainy Sunday morning, than with a visit to the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Museum?