The luxury Eden Valley cottage near the Lakes and Dales
So, exciting news at Waitby School – wait for it – drum roll – we have a new TV and sound system! Over the years we have been stocking an extensive library of CDs to play through our wired-in Bose surround sound speakers. There are two main disadvantages to this, the first being that more »
In Autumn last year, Waitby School organised a competition in partnership with our friends at Britain’s Finest. The prize was a long weekend at Waitby, complete with Champagne, chocolates and a voucher for a local restaurant. Congratulations to our prize-winner, David Clarke. We know you more »
In November, Waitby School hosted the first of what we hope will be many Bald Hiker Social Hikes. Organised by the Bald Hiker, world-famous travel blogger Paul Steele, the aim of these weekends is to socialise and enjoy the countryside. “I get asked many times if I would help introduce people to more »
We’ve had some wonderful feedback over the years (see our testimonials), but one of the most uplifting things that we get to do is to read the views and stories of the children who have stayed at Waitby School over the years. Gracie has left a book in the school desk and some little more »
London brewer Fuller’s has teamed up with the Hardknott Brewery in Cumbria to create a limited edition seasonal ale called Brit Hop, which will be available in Fuller’s pubs and selected freehouses throughout April. Brit Hop (4.1% ABV) is brewed with eight British hops. Hardknott head more »
Congratulations to Jainie Fordham, winner of the Britain's Finest competition, which more than a thousand people entered. We hope you will enjoy your Champagne and chocolates weekend at Waitby School. In the meantime, here's a picture of what's waiting for you when you get there! And more »
Happy New Year to everyone from the team at Waitby School holiday cottage. We've had a great year and thanks to all our guests - new and repeat visitors - who chose to holiday with us over the last 12 months. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Once the Christmas and New Year more »
A couple of weekends ago, a VisitBritain SuperBlogger visited Waitby School – and what a nice chap he is. VisitBritain is the UK’s National Tourism agency which promotes Britain overseas and it created this travel blog to bring together, “Some of the most influential and creative minds in more »
Open the papers or look at the biggest news websites today and you will probably have seen some awe-inspiring pictures of the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis – and the photos haven’t just been taken in Scandinavia or Scotland! Photographer Paul Kingston (follow him on twitter - more »
Open this October’s issue of the BBC's Countryfile Magazine and past guests of Waitby School will recognise the iconic Smardale Gill viaduct splashed across a two-page profile of walking in Kirby Stephen. For those who haven’t stayed with us yet, Smardale Gill is a short walk directly from more »
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Take a look at how the snow has transformed the Eden Valley into a magical wonderland. Parts of Cumbria have had an immensely tough time of it recently – many are still reeling from the onslaught of the flooding. But the area is still very much open for business and it is amazing how the more »
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