A place of refuge
Hollybush has been a home for empty nesters where friends have been offered a place to stay and family are welcomed back regularly to enjoy […]
Homes & Gardens
Absolute luxury
TWO OF SOUTH CUMBRIA’S BEST-KNOWN INTERIORS COMPANIES HAVE JOINED FORCES TO CREATE HIGH-END HOLIDAY SUITES IN KIRKBY LONSDALE– WORDS MICHAELA ROBINSON-TATE When the owners of […]
Stay in Style Competition
The team at Absoluxe Suites is offering one lucky reader the chance to win an overnight stay at the high-end accommodation in an exclusive competition.The […]
Cumbria Life Home & Garden Show 2019
Cumbria Life Home & Garden Show from March 15 to 17 2019 The Cumbria Life Home & Garden Show returns for 2019 with more exhibitors […]
Furniture maker transforms former presbytery and nuns’ house in Windermere into their ideal home
Donna Smith knew exactly what she wanted for the kitchen in her family’s Windermere home. “I just wanted a nice Shaker painted kitchen and an […]
Creating a contemporary family home
Stacey and Martin Donnelly and their children spent three years living in a caravan while they built their house in Witherslack. The result is a […]
Creating the perfect holiday escape
Christopher and Linda Kilmurry have transformed their 18th century house in the Eden Valley into the perfect escape for themselves and others to enjoy. Two […]
Natural history
Interior designer Charlotte Findlater has used natural materials, industrial styling and state-of-the art technology to transform her family’s home near Kirkby Lonsdale. They’re now reluctantly […]
A vintage tale
Wine merchant Julius Barratt’s retirement project, to convert part of the former Low Wood gunpowder mills near Backbarrow into modern offices, was more complex than […]
Splendid isolation
Its relative remoteness and careful management make South Walney Nature Reserve a haven for migrating birds, grey seals and beautiful flowers, where visitors are welcome.Report […]