Moths are not only essential pollinators and a vital food source for birds and bats, they are also a great indicator of habitat health, which is why we carry out a moth survey every year at Matson Ground.

We recently welcomed students from a local school to help coop and plant out trees on the Matson Ground Estate.

It's November and Autumn has announced its arrival in the Lake District in spectacular style.

It's your last day in Windermere staying in one of our Matson Ground Holiday Cottages and you want to make it a day to remember.

Village Pubs Near Windermere

Last week, we went to The Manor House pub for dinner.

Have you ever heard of tarn bagging? Like Wainwright bagging or Munro bagging, tarn bagging is visiting as many Lake District tarns as possible, and ideally having a swim, although depending on which set of rules you read, simply dipping a hand in it or skimming a stone across it also count.

At ten-and-a-half miles long, Windermere isn't just the longest lake in the Lake District, it's the longest lake in England.

The Lake District attracts millions of people every year, drawn to the stunning scenery and breath taking landscapes.

There's nothing better than a day exploring the fells - well, that's what we think anyway.