Reece finally got to have eggs Benedict for breakfast! Shannon joined him. We had the continental breakfast which was included in our room rate.
We then headed out for some shopping. The shops only open at 9h30. First stop was a Game store for Reece who was thrilled that two newly released games were on sale. We meandered around the shops a bit (we even bought some Christmas crackers at less 50% at M&S and some obligatory Christmas mince pies) and then walked up to the Chester cathedral which was one block up from the hotel.
The cathedral is huge an a beautiful gothic masterpiece. There was a Christmas tree exhibition in the cathedral in aid of Cancer and we even experienced a small children’s choir practicing some carols for the Christmas service. They were so cute singing Jingle Bells!
After the cathedral we walked back to the hotel and packed up ready for our trip to the Lakes. The Grosvenor was such a fabulous hotel we didn’t want to leave! The doorman arranged for a valet to collect our car and in 20min we were packed into the car and on our way.
Eastgate Clock tower right where our hotel was.
Our hotel
Beautiful mossy details on Chester cathedrals
The sunshine turned to fog soon after leaving Chester but fortunately it was clear enough to drive easily. Traffic was heavy, especially around the major cities like Manchester, but it flowed.
We arrived in Grasmere shortly after 1.30pm. Cumbria is beautiful with rolling hills and grey stone walls cordoning off pastures for wooly sheep.
Our cottage is warm and cozy despite being really modern with white/grey floors! Very impractical for muddy feet! We ditch our shoes at the entrance but the floor there was instantly dirty!
There was even a Christmas tree in the living area all decorated and a reindeer outside made from vines. The whole cottage is decorated in white and mustard and lime green and brown and it has a sheep theme.
There are 6 tiny Japanese owls hidden throughout the house which you have to find. We have found 3 only, despite looking everywhere!
Once we got settled, we drove into Grasmere (5min) to buy some groceries at the co-op. Such a tiny shop that to go down an aisle, you have to really squeeze to allow another person to go past. For dinner we made mince Bolognese tagliatelle and a small pizza. It was so good to have our first truly home cooked meal since we arrived.
After dinner we relaxed at the house. Reece was thrilled there is Netflix... and a better selection than the one at home!
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