Support our Sponsors, they keep FADU free:   AG Photographic   The Imaging Warehouse   Process Supplies   RH Designs   Second-hand Darkroom Supplies  

Notices

Go Back   Film and Darkroom User > General discussions > Photography in general

  ***   Click here for the FADU 2015/2014 Yearbooks   ***

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 18th September 2012, 09:30 AM
Paul Mitchell's Avatar
Paul Mitchell Paul Mitchell is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 259
Default Somewhere to stay in the Lakes?

I'm planning on popping up to the Lakes in October to do some LF photography but it's not a location I've been to recently... (like 20 years!). I have quite a lot of info regarding locations but just wondered if anyone could recommend somewhere cheap and cheerful to stay that's fairly central to the Lakes... around Grasmere perhaps?

Paul
__________________
When people ask what equipment I use - I tell them my eyes.

Arena Photographers
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 18th September 2012, 11:32 AM
paulc paulc is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nestled in the foothills of Norfolk.
Posts: 931
Default

Rydal Hall is my usual "go to" spot in the Lake District - They offer facilities for a wide range of budgets from rufftie-tuftie camping (but you don't have to dig your own toilet pit) through to full bed/breakfast/dinner. There is also Yurts and "Pods" (glorified sheds with heating) on site for families & small groups.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 18th September 2012, 05:53 PM
Paul Mitchell's Avatar
Paul Mitchell Paul Mitchell is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 259
Default

Cheers Paul, will check it out
__________________
When people ask what equipment I use - I tell them my eyes.

Arena Photographers
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 18th September 2012, 06:33 PM
DaveP DaveP is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 990
Default

There's a ton of youth hostels in the lakes, although they are not as cheap as they were back in the day.

I had a recent trip to the lakes and stayed in a few, my favourite was the coniston coppermines hostel - unique location!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 18th September 2012, 07:26 PM
GoodOldNorm's Avatar
GoodOldNorm GoodOldNorm is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lincolnshire UK
Posts: 1,227
Default

Castlerigg Hall is a short walk from Keswick, the site has a good little breakfast room, full english, brilliant showers, a small bar, camping or B&B. Cracking walk from the campsite overlooking Derwent Water to Derwent Hotel, small boat ride back to Keswick, uphill walk back to startpoint. A good day out.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 18th September 2012, 08:58 PM
Stoo Batchelor's Avatar
Stoo Batchelor Stoo Batchelor is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 339
Default

Hi Paul

I have stayed at least three times at the Greenhowe caravan Park.

www.greenhowe.com/

I always like my own space so this place is ideal, and the vans are updated regular. It's in a great location, 10 minutes from Blea Tarn, 15 minutes from Elterwater, and is in the Heart of the Langdales, with The Dungeon Ghil Pub practically on your doorstep.
You don't have to book a whole week, but I usually do, but arrive on Sunday when the weekenders are all going home. I will usually have the whole valley to myself at that time of year.

Hope this helps, if not you, then maybe somebody else.

Cheers

Stoo
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 23rd September 2012, 12:00 PM
MartyNL's Avatar
MartyNL MartyNL is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: based in The Netherlands
Posts: 3,341
Default

Paul,

I've used this outfit many times. Happy hunting!
__________________
MartyNL

“Reaching a creative state of mind thru positive action
is considered preferable to waiting for inspiration.”
- Minor White, 1950
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 23rd September 2012, 01:52 PM
Bob's Avatar
Bob Bob is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: London(ish)
Posts: 2,746
Default

I've used Cumbrian Cottages a few times too.

Renting a cottage or static caravan is not exceptionally cheap but it does confer maximum freedom. If there are two or more of you it does usually become cheaper than an hotel tho.

Good luck with the weather, and have fun up there!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 26th September 2012, 03:49 PM
paulc paulc is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nestled in the foothills of Norfolk.
Posts: 931
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Mitchell View Post
I'm planning on popping up to the Lakes in October to do some LF photography
Looks like I'll be following in your footsteps - Heading up there last week in October and returning first week of November. Hoping the weather will put off the casual tourist yet remain nice enough for camping.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 27th September 2012, 08:29 AM
Paul Mitchell's Avatar
Paul Mitchell Paul Mitchell is offline
Friend
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Bucks
Posts: 259
Default

Thanks for all the info chaps, as I'm only going to be there for three days I have decided on a small hotel in Ullswater. Camping could have been an option in the summer but as we're approaching Autumn I do like my creature comforts
__________________
When people ask what equipment I use - I tell them my eyes.

Arena Photographers
Reply With Quote
Reply
Support our Sponsors, they keep FADU free:   AG Photographic   The Imaging Warehouse   Process Supplies   RH Designs   Second-hand Darkroom Supplies  

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Last minute Lakes DaveP Great Britain 4 8th August 2012 08:19 AM
Fujifilm Pro 800 to stay in production Steve Smith Colour film 4 3rd September 2010 01:07 PM
Greetings from the wet and windy English Lakes Steven Taylor Introductions 23 19th December 2008 12:13 AM


All times are GMT. The time now is 12:58 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.