Gingernut Catering

Do you like the idea of fine dining with your friends and family, but not everyone is a fan of getting dressed up and booking a taxi, or driving to a restaurant? Hands up who likes the idea of delicious food without the cooking and cleaning? Then booking a chef for...

St Marks Stays Studio & Yoga Equipment

The St Marks Stays Studio is the connecting room between the main house and Damian and Joanne’s apartment at the end of the house and is used for yoga and creative retreats. The studio is multi purpose and has been used for sewing, quilting, vision board...

Mountain Walking and Swimming Guide

If you would love a mountain walking and open water swimming guide that also comes with a super cute Spaniel, then please do read on. I have been guided by Vicki on the Kendal Climbing Wall and Damian and I have both cross paths and chatted with Vicki about how good...

Beetham Fairy Steps

Have you heard the story behind the Fairy Steps in Beetham? Back in February we went to find out for ourselves as we explored a walk you can take on a day out in the area. Parking at Heron Corn Mill, we took the walk to the Fairy Steps from a little further out....

Artist Retreats

Did you know that we also get artist retreats here at St Marks Stays and this was one of Joanne’s ideal visions when we first viewed St Marks Stays? We are very fortunate to have some highly creative artists in our location and this blog series is introducing...