May Special Offers
Now that the Osprey's are back in residence come and enjoy the beautiful lake district in spring and see our amazing birds all the realxing setting of the Ouse Bridge House.

3 nights dinner bed and breakfast from only £145 per person 
3 nights bed and breakfast from only £95 per person

2 day breaks may be also available please call or email for details

Offer valid until 21 May 2008 and subject to availabilty

Summer Special Offers
3 nights dinner bed and breakfast only
£155 per person en-suite room
£175 per person deluxe en-suite room

Classic Wine Tasting Weekend featuring the best of Australia/New Zealand and the Finest Europe has to offer
21-23 November 2008

Come and enjoy a fun, entertaining and enjoyable weekend of Wine and Food Appreciation in the stunning setting of the Ouse Bridge House on Bassenthwaite Lake. You will enjoy Katie’s welcoming hospitality, Stephen's excellent authentic food and learn about wine with professional experienced wine educator Martin Ward from Wine Educators International.

This weekend will focus on demonstrating the differences between classic grape varieties from both the Old and New World.


Friday night will explore the wines of Australia and New Zealand, which have dramatically grown in sophistication and quality from the glut of cheap wine, which seems so prevalent in the UK. You will be shown the breadth and diversity of Australian and New Zealand wine, exploring the effect of the cooler climates of New Zealand to the sun drenched vines of Australia as well as the different wine making styles across the region. You will also have the opportunity to taste some excellent wines from the top wine makers across both countries.


Saturday will be a grand tour of some of Europe’s finest vineyards featuring many of the classic grape varieties demonstrated the previous evening, illuminating what makes the wines produced so different to those produced in the New World. You will be given an insight into the impact European wine making has had on the rest of the world and taste some of the best Europe has to offer. Throughout the tasting and dinner you will have the opportunity to improve your understanding and knowledge of the classic wine regions of Europe, show the regions in the Old World where you can still get value for money on great wines and also explore some of the up coming regions.

Both days will feature a themed dinner – New World on Friday and Old World on Saturday providing the opportunity to experience first hand how the different wines compliment different food. There will also be plenty of guidance on where to buy the wines demonstrated.

Friday 21 November
● 7.00pm Welcome Reception and Introduction
● 7.30 pm Tutored Wine Tasting – Australia and New Zealand
● 8.30pm New World Themed Dinner with Matching Wines

Saturday 22 November:
● Leisurely breakfast
● 10.45am Tutored Wine Tasting – Classic Wines from Europe
● 12.30pm Buffet Lunch
● 1.30pm Optional half day sight seeing excursion
● 7.30pm Evening Champagne Reception
● 8.00pm Black Tie European themed Banquet with Matching Wines

Sunday 23 November:
Leisurely breakfast
Fun Wine & Lake District Quiz

Cost £245 per person inclusive of accommodation, wine and wine tuition. Optional excursion - £20 per person.