First swallows this year! Summer has arrived. 😄

The King opened the England Coastal Path this week.
We're lucky to have a beautiful stretch of the Coast Path right on our doorstep. The clifftop route between Silecroft & Gutterby offers sweeping views of both the fells & the long shoreline, with the Isle of Man on a clear day. #lovewestlakes

Sorry for your loss. I know it hurts. We said goodbye to Abbey, 16 yo Lab, at the beginning of March.

💃Frills and frills!
Some of the daffodils begin to droop in the rain, so we rescue them before they fall. And voilà - gorgeous spring bouquets!😍 We love those delicate frills.

Low ceilings, stone walls and reclaimed bricks - the cosy barn character that welcomes you to relax and unwind.😮‍💨
#LakeDistrict #LakeDistrictStay #thewayside #rusticcharm #countrydecor

🚴Planning a fun cycling trip to The Lakes? Or for a recce & training for the famous Fred Whitton Challenge?

No problem! We can offer secure bike storage, so you can relax while you enjoy a well earned drink🍺, a warm bath🛁, and a recovery sleep in our comfy bed.😪

One of the positive effects of the wet weather☔- our local waterfalls are flowing beautifully against the rugged landscape, putting on a display 🩵
#lovewestlakes #lakediatrict #blackcombe #nature

We’ve been enjoying watching the Winter Olympics & our highlight so far had to be Nazgul the dog stealing the show during the cross-country event!

It turns out he is actually related to our own Sasha🐺. They're something like second cousins… keeping it in the family of four-legged scene-stealers.😂

🌿 Spring Escape in the Western Lake District

Enjoy up to 20% off selected stays until 31 March when you book direct with code SPRSTY26.

👉 thewayside.uk | 01229 718883
🔸 Book at least 4 days before arrival.

✨Gather Your Favourite People!

With just 4 rooms, The Wayside offers the perfect setting for a small group of family & friends. Enjoy the cosy, intimate atmosphere without the crowds, relax in your own space, enjoy home cooked meals together🍷🍴

#groupstay #friendsreunion #familyreunion

We seem to have a thing for “𝗪”…

✨ The 𝗪ayside (that’s us)
🏞️ 𝗪estern Lake District
😊 𝗪arm 𝗪elcome
🥾 𝗪alks on the fells & beach
🥃 𝗪hisky - quite a few, as the name suggests!
🌧 𝗪eather of all kinds - you name it🙃

Which “W” would you come for first?

Sasha's favourite is "𝗪" for 𝗪alkies!

Start your day with a delicious breakfast! 🍽️

You can build your own from the breakfast options, including (but not limited to!) homemade baked beans, homemade toast🍞, locally produced bacon🥓 & sausages, and free range eggs🥚 from the hens in our village.

The view over the whisky shelves optional 😉

It was lovely to have seen you both!😊 Sorry we couldn't arrange brighter weather for you🙃, but hope you enjoyed the cosy fire🔥in the room.

Guests enjoying sharing the meals in the comfort of Wayside Cottage 1637, the pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottage.

Enjoy the simple pleasure of your own cooking on an Aga-style stove, shared with loved ones, in our traditional country cottage in the Lake District. Light the fire🔥 and settle in for cosy evenings too.

👉 Visit thewayside.uk/cottage/ to check availability and book your stay.

Glaswegian attracts a puzzled gaze by taking his haggis for a walk on Robert Burns' birthday, 25th January 1967 (photo: Keystone).

Raise a glass this Burns Night — here’s to the poet and his poetry, to Scotland, and to a dram worth savouring. Slàinte!
#scotch #singlemalt #burnsnight #whisky #glengoyne

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Crags of Scafell Pike

昨年Gordon &McPhail が85年もののグレンリベットを出したのが、今のところ市場に出されたなかでは最古ウィスキーだと思いますよ。 www.gordonandmacphail.com/artistry-in-...

Cosy fires🔥, quiet trails🥾 and space to unwind😌. Winter stays at Wayside Cottage 1637 offer a slower pace and a warm welcome - dog included🐾

Winter availability now open➡️ thewayside.uk/cottage

#LakeDistrict #DogFriendly #WinterBreak #HolidayCottage #LoveWesternLakes

Who wants a little bit of dark chocolate & cherry cake with dry fruits? Matured in ex-bourbon American oak casks then finished in PX Sherry butts. 46%. Available by the dram at Whisky Barn.

#Glencadam #singlemalt #scotchwhisky #lakedistrict #visitcumbria #whiskytasting

Yesterday, both John & Dan finished 108 miles of #WinterSpineChallenger #MRT, know as the Britain's most brutal race. Absolutely amazing achievement, added with the brutal weather condition.
Furthermore, they've raised £1.6k so far for @dfmrt.bsky.social, the local #MountainRescue team (target £2k)!

10 Scotch Whisky Trends Every Drinker Should Know In 2026 From oversupply to better core ranges, Scotch whisky is recalibrating in 2026. Here are 10 key trends shaping prices, shelves, and what’s worth your money.

www.forbes.com/sites/joemic... "Scotch whisky in 2026 is not about bigger, rarer, or more expensive bottles. It’s about clarity, balance, and trust." A trend we whisky drinkers welcome.

Good article summarising the trend in the industry.

Donate to Winter Spine MRT Challenge South 2026 Support Winter Spine MRT Challenge South 2026 - donate online with Give as you Live Donate and help raise vital funds for Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team.

Starting on 10-Jan, Dan takes on the #WinterSpineChallenger: 108 miles over 2 nights & 3 days in freezing winter conditions. It’s one of the toughest #ultrarace, and he’s raising funds for @dfmrt.bsky.social, the #MountainRescue Team he serves with. If you can chip in, it'd make a real difference!

#poetry #event #cumbria January 8th will mark the 112th anniversary of Norman Nicholson's birth in 1914. Do join us for an online Zoom Celebration (7.30-9.00pm) with poems by Nicholson and contemporary Cumbrian poets. Contact normannicholsonsociety@gmail.com to register.
www.normannicholson.org

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026.
Wishing you a year filled with relaxing time, beautiful landscapes, and memorable moments - in the Lake District!
Warmest wishes from the whole team at The Wayside.

#HappyNewYear #LakeDistrict #lovewestlakes #Hello2026

📆 Date for your diaries (and something to keep you busy over the winter months!)

Naturalist Dan Puplett joins us to talk wildlife tracks, poops, signs of eating and more 🐾

Register 👇
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2026-01-13-recogn...

A heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful guests who stayed with us this year.
It has truly been a pleasure welcoming you to The Wayside and Whisky Barn.
We look forward to welcoming you back - and meeting new faces - in 2026!✨

At The Wayside, we welcome all vehicles – from family cars to the most exotic supercars. 😎 Our large car park offers plenty of space for cars of all shapes & sizes.
For EVs, we can provide an overnight charge to ensure you’re ready for the next day’s journey. Just contact us after the booking.😊

🌅 Sunset views from The Wayside 🧡
We've seen quite spectacular sunsets this summer so far, and now it's the time of the year when the sun sets in to the sea, visible from our grounds. It’s always lovely to see guests step outside in the calm of the evening to admire the view.
#lovewestlakes