Get yourself an exclusive Herdy® mug and celebrate with us our 25 years of Underscar the Northern Lakes, in 2023. Underscar the Northern Lakes, Apartments and Spa have been here for 25 years in this beautiful location, just outside Keswick and nestling under the mighty Skiddaw. It truly is a magical place to relax and …
If you’re a regular visitor to our home town of Keswick, you’ll know that it does occasionally rain – after all as everyone says ‘thats where the lakes come from’. As well as being the ‘adventure capital’ of the UK, there’s lots to do indoors too. Read on and get planning your visit for that …
Spring is such a wonderful time here in the North Lakes. The daffodils are peeping through, lambs playing in the fields and very soon we’ll be enjoying bluebells and wild garlic filling our woodlands, fellsides and lakeshores. Here’s just a few of our favourite spring gardens, all within a short drive or walk of Keswick. …
Liz, one of our recent guests wrote us a guest blog from her visit to ‘Brackenburn’ in January, enjoying one of our Winter Warmer special value breaks. ‘My name is Liz, I booked a weekend at Brackenburn, Underscar, under their ‘Winter Warmers’ offer. beautiful apartments provide a wonderful stay nestling in the hills below Skiddaw, …
We believe we have some of the finest scenery in our Unesco World Heritage Site – the Lake District National Park . Whether you want a short stroll, or an all day hike check out some ideas here, and ask our team at Underscar reception for ideas too. Obviously dress for the weather, take an …
Maria Blakeley stayed at Underscar for 2 weeks where she followed the antics of 2 young red squirrels born earlier in the year. Early morning would always see them arriving for a hazelnut breakfast. They would always travel up to the feeder using the low stone wall to the side of the woodland walk. Occasionally …
August is suddenly here and we’re in full-on holiday mode. We’ve had some amazing summer weather so far, with occasional tropical downpours! There’s so much to do in the beautiful Northern Lakes, and here’s a selection of What’s On around our town, and out on the lake, Derwentwater. With many shops and restaurants to …
The Lake District is famous for gorgeous bluebell displays and some of the UK’s best places to see them are right here in the North Lakes. You’ll find wild bluebells carpeting ancient woodlands and painting fell-sides in their purpley blue hue, along with cultivated displays in many of our gardens, where footpaths let you close …
Spring is here! In spite of stormy and blustery weather to challenge us in January and February, the snowdrops did not disappoint, soon to be followed by daffodils and crocus. The nights are getting lighter, and the lambs are in the fields. It will soon be bluebell season! Read on for our pick of What’s …
We absolutely love winter in the Lake District! Snow-capped fell tops, sparkling lakes, and crisp blue skies, all giving us that rosy-cheeked glow, and a great excuse to indulge in Cumbria’s famous hospitality: food, wine, craft ales, and all that goes with it. This year, travelling to Europe is complicated, and we know how you …
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