Your Lake District weekend reading retreat

Arrival

Friday, 16 May 2025

7:00 PM

Departure

Monday, 19 May 2025

9:00 AM 

If you need to arrive earlier, please get in touch with me. 

Grizedale Lodge 

Grizedale

Ambleside

Cumbria 

LA22 0QL

Google Maps Link

Please see driving directions, as sat nav is not always accurate.

Please note that if you are using a SatNav, it is likely to recommend going via Ullswater over Kirkstone Pass. Please check that the pass is open first.

Take Junction 40 off the M6 and take the A66 signposted for Keswick.

Follow the A66 for just over 12 miles to Threlkeld.

Take the left-hand turning signposted for Threlkeld Quarry and follow the B5322 until it meets the A591 (4 miles).

Follow the A591 to Ambleside. 

Follow the road through the town on the one-way system, then take the right lane signposted for Coniston and Langdale A593.

Follow signs for Coniston and Hawkshead through the one-way system and out of town.

Once through town, follow the A593 for half a mile.

Take the left turning for Hawkshead B5286.

Follow this road past Hawkshead. 

Once you reach a T-junction, take the right turning and follow the brown tourist information signs for Grizedale Forest Park. 

About 300m after leaving Hawkshead, there is a right turn for Grizedale Forest. (This road is steep and narrow at first.)

Follow this road for just over 2 miles, and Grizedale Lodge is on your right.

The gravelled parking area outside provides ample parking for up to 10 cars. The car park is not gated.

Take Junction 36 off the M6 and take the A590 signposted for Kendal and Barrow.

After three miles, stay in the left lane and take the turning signposted for Lake District Peninsulas to remain on the A590.

Follow the A590 for 14.5 miles past the Lakesade and Haverthwaite Railway on your right.

Take the right-hand turning signposted for Grizedale, Rusland and Bouth.

Follow brown tourist signs to Grizedale Forest Park Centre. Grizedale Lodge is just over 500m on the left, past the Grizedale Park Centre.

The gravelled parking area outside provides ample parking for up to 10 cars. The car park is not gated.

The closest station is Windemere (10 miles).

I recommend booking a taxi in advance to take you from the station to the venue. Please get in touch with me if you need assistance with this. 

Arrive at 7:00 PM and settle into your room. Dinner will be served in the dining room at approximately 7:30 PM. You'll meet your host and fellow readers. After dinner, your time is yours. Retire to your room to read and rest, or settle into the lounge with your book and a cup of tea. 

Your weekend is yours! 

Spend the day in your pajamas. Explore the house and gardens. Take a trip to the surrounding areas. Read to your heart's content. 

Please take note of mealtimes.

Optional: 

Saturday: Join me after dinner for a game of Bananagrams.

Sunday: Join me after dinner for a movie. 

For safety reasons, if you plan on leaving the venue at any point, please let Ashleigh know. 

Unfortunately, after one last chat over breakfast, it's time to head home. Check out is at 9:00 AM.

Breakfast is served from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Lunch is served from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dinner is served promptly at 7:30 PM

• Books! As many as you like! 
• Comfy clothes and warm layers.
• Walking shoes if you plan on exploring.
• Toiletries and medications.
• Sun protection.
• Anything else you need to feel comfortable - your favourite blanket, cushion, booklight, fluffy socks...

We'll provide linens, towels, and a little bookish welcome gift!

• This is a no-smoking property.
• Free wifi is available, but due to the remote location signal is not very strong.
• The surrounding field is private land and not accessible.