They're back! The male who first nested in Bassenthwaite in 2001 together with the female he paired up with in 2007 after his original partner failed to return - last year attracted more than 80,000 viewers, and for the first time live recording of the nest by digital camera meant that people were able to follow their progress from all around the world.

The male has now reared a total of 19 chicks including two females who went on to make the long journey south in early September last year. Last year a number of other ospreys visited the area on their way to Scotland, and the first of the Cumbrian osprey chicks was spotted at Leighton Moss in north Lancashire, leading to hopes that it will nest in the Bassenthwaite area in the next few years.

Two chicks have successfully hatched this year.

Theatre By The Lake

Don't miss the side-splitting farce, 'What The Butler Saw'.  A wonderful show that will leave you smiling long after you've left the theatre.

And remember, as Ambassadors for the theatre, we can provide exclusive money-saving vouchers for the theatre when you stay with us...our £99 room and breakfast late rate might be just the ticket!

BBC Radio Cumbria

Don't miss Liz Rhodes' show at 11am on Thursday 2nd September when Adrian, our very own chef, will be passing on some more of his culinary know-how.... his fourth radio "appearance" of the summer!

A young badger was spotted in our gardens...

Overwater Hall has been awarded "Best Small Hotel 2010"  by Cumbria Tourism.

The Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2010 Guide singles out the world's top travel destinations...