Grey Court an attractive house standing about a mile inland from Morecambe Bay, high above the coastal plain. From almost every one of its large windows you have uninterrupted views of the Bay and the Cumberland hills. He had no desire to live in it himself but glimpsed the possibilities of helping those less fortunate. Unemployment was rife at this time averaging two and a quarter million with unemployment benefit being twenty four shillings per married couple.
The gentleman in question turned to T Arthur Leonard for advice. T. A. Leonard had been instrumental in setting up The Countryside Holiday Association. In a very short time the two gentlemen had gathered friends and the first provisional committee was formed. Their first decision was that Grey Court should be used to benefit Mid Lancashire women being the wives of the unemployed men.
They felt 'she' needed relief from trying to make ends meet. During the coming months with the help of various organisations they managed to furnish Grey Court, not lavishly but sufficient enough to provide accommodation for guests.
The gentleman in question turned to T Arthur Leonard for advice. T. A. Leonard had been instrumental in setting up The Countryside Holiday Association. In a very short time the two gentlemen had gathered friends and the first provisional committee was formed. Their first decision was that Grey Court should be used to benefit Mid Lancashire women being the wives of the unemployed men.
They felt 'she' needed relief from trying to make ends meet. During the coming months with the help of various organisations they managed to furnish Grey Court, not lavishly but sufficient enough to provide accommodation for guests.
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Arnside itself is a very pretty village which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The promenade is lined with interesting gift shops and scrumptious tea rooms.
Listen out for the siren which indicates the Arnside Bore is due, a tidal phenomenon which is a must see! Being part of an AONB it has Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the rare flora and fauna.
The rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly can be found at Gait Barrows Reserve, wetland birds and otters can be found at Leighton Moss.
The promenade is lined with interesting gift shops and scrumptious tea rooms.
Listen out for the siren which indicates the Arnside Bore is due, a tidal phenomenon which is a must see! Being part of an AONB it has Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the rare flora and fauna.
The rare Duke of Burgundy butterfly can be found at Gait Barrows Reserve, wetland birds and otters can be found at Leighton Moss.
Parkside is split into two!
We have the 'original' house where all the rooms are accessible by stairs.
Most of the rooms on this side enjoy views over the bay; some are double aspect which makes them very light and airy.
We have a mixture of single and twin rooms available on both sides of the house.
We allow single occupancy at no extra charge if we have no single rooms available for your particular week.
All rooms are centrally heated.
Tea & coffee making facilities are provided, with free top ups from baskets located in the dining room.
We have the 'original' house where all the rooms are accessible by stairs.
Most of the rooms on this side enjoy views over the bay; some are double aspect which makes them very light and airy.
We have a mixture of single and twin rooms available on both sides of the house.
We allow single occupancy at no extra charge if we have no single rooms available for your particular week.
All rooms are centrally heated.
Tea & coffee making facilities are provided, with free top ups from baskets located in the dining room.
General Information About Your Stay At Parkside Guest House We ask guests to arrive from 3pm onwards on they day your stay begins.
We cannot guarantee that rooms will be ready before this time.
We ask guests to vacate their rooms by 9am on the day of departure.
Meal times are variable dependent on the group; these will be displayed in the dining room on arrival.
We have one sitting for Breakfast & Dinner being a Fellowship, eating together at.
We cannot guarantee that rooms will be ready before this time.
We ask guests to vacate their rooms by 9am on the day of departure.
Meal times are variable dependent on the group; these will be displayed in the dining room on arrival.
We have one sitting for Breakfast & Dinner being a Fellowship, eating together at.
Bridge played each evening, and optional led walks by day.
All these holidays are full board, including breakfast, lunch (or packed lunch) and evening meal.
The holidays begin with an evening meal and Bridge on the first day and end with breakfast on the final day.
Joining a Bridge holiday at Parkside will give you the opportunity to play and strengthen your game.
There is Bridge each evening and, if the weather is poor opportunities to play during the day.
A relaxed 5 night holiday with ample opportunities to practice your card playing skills in a non-competitive atmosphere.
All these holidays are full board, including breakfast, lunch (or packed lunch) and evening meal.
The holidays begin with an evening meal and Bridge on the first day and end with breakfast on the final day.
Joining a Bridge holiday at Parkside will give you the opportunity to play and strengthen your game.
There is Bridge each evening and, if the weather is poor opportunities to play during the day.
A relaxed 5 night holiday with ample opportunities to practice your card playing skills in a non-competitive atmosphere.
Would you like to explore the beautiful countryside of the Lake District?
Do you want to visit historic houses and gardens, cruise the lakes, gaze at the fells, and enjoy the friendly company of a Parkside holiday?
If you do, then our Exploring Lakeland holiday is for you.
Explore the Lake District with this holiday which contains 4 trips This holiday is full board, including breakfast, lunch and evening meal.
Our programme includes lots of interesting journeys and places to.
Do you want to visit historic houses and gardens, cruise the lakes, gaze at the fells, and enjoy the friendly company of a Parkside holiday?
If you do, then our Exploring Lakeland holiday is for you.
Explore the Lake District with this holiday which contains 4 trips This holiday is full board, including breakfast, lunch and evening meal.
Our programme includes lots of interesting journeys and places to.
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