Having installed our new heat pump based heating system for Oxley’s in early 2015, your board thought that it would be appropriate to conduct a review of how the project has gone. Alex Parsons was asked to conduct the review and a summary of his findings is included here. How is the System performing? The installation of the heat pumps …
An updated version of the planning application and its status can be found here. The application for the wall by the herb garden cottages is now registered on the Lake District Planning Authority website. Anyone can comment until the closing date. The deadline for comments is 27th April 2016. You can track what is decided by looking it up on …
An updated version of the planning application and its status can be found here. In February we asked the owners of our herb garden cottages; Beckstones, High Spy, Littledale and Seatoller, to complete a survey concerning the finish of the wall in front of their properties. We had a super response! 64 owners (37% of those affected) asked for the wall facing …
We were very moved when we heard of the severe flooding that hit Cumbria in early December 2015. The floods were widespread and relentless lasting right up until the end of January 2016, ruining Christmas for many. Fortunately Underscar and its facilities were relatively unaffected, however the same cannot be said for the nearby town of Keswick. The total damage to homes, …
The team at the Bistro have put together a very special menu for Valentine’s weekend. If you are visitng Underscar over this weekend then please do consider joining us for a lovingly prepared two or three course meal. As Valentine’s Day falls at the weekend this year (Sunday 14th Feb) we hope as many of you as possible can join …
The annual shutdown – when no owners or renters are on site – allows time for FML to carry out essential works, minor repairs and a thorough deep-clean of each and every cottage on site. Our housekeeping staff can check and refresh supplies of bedding, towels, and other soft furnishings. The painters come in to bring things up to scratch, …
Following the terrible floods in Cumbria and Lancashire, many owners have been asking how they can help. Gwynn and Liz Parry (pictured) suggested owners may like to make a donation to the Cumbria Flood Appeal and we wholeheartedly support this idea. There are a number of ways of making a donation all of which are clearly described on the Cumbria Community …
The team at Underscar would like to thank everyone for their calls and messages of support during the unprecedented weather we have had. As we were in the maintenance weeks when we had the worst weather, we did not have owners on site and although some staff were affected by road closures in the area, these have now eased. As from 13/12 the site is back …
We’re pleased to confirm the finalised details of the 2016 AGM. Sunday 24th January 2016 is the date for your diary. We have decided to return to The Moat House at Acton Trussell near Stafford. It’s just a mile from junction 13 of the M6 and there’s free on-site parking for visitors. For those using satnavs the postcode is ST17 0RJ. The …
