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Hi Greyhound, Freak weather conditions do occur in the UK, and as neither you or I ar indeed in most cases the weather office, can foretell of these then it is not surprising if now and again we get stuck!
In the same position i would most certainly have tried to get off the road and as the site was so close that would have been my option as well.
You did the right thing by stopping where you were and awaiting help, all to often folks just abandon their vehicles which makes life extremly difficult for thosewho come to our rescue. Usually with the local farmer being first on the scene, I am sure you will agree that these folks are extremely warm, friendly, and helpful. Indeed they are the salt of the earth. I have made many friendships getting stuck in snow amd I know many other ex HGV drivers who could also tell of similair tales of farmers helping them out in the winter months.
The only accurate weather forecast is one that is given the day after the event!

Glad to here you enjoyed the rest of your stay and got home safe and sound. Next time don't forget to pack the skies! Lol

We were on a CL in Fife at the weekend - on Saturday evening the owner came over to tell us about the weather warning.  We were there with my best mate and his young family  - they didn't want to be stuck with young kids so we decided to head for home at 8pm!  I wonder what folk thaught seeing two 'vans crossing the Forth Road Bridge at about 10pm on a dark, cold Saturday night!

We arrived back at 11pm and the snow started at about midnight.  It turned out we made the right decision as we would never have got home with the 'van on Sunday - never mind get it up our drive which was about 4ft deep in snow.

thanks for all the info.also pleased that i am not the only idiot,even though i may not be the sharpest knife in the box.

did you get the forecast for kendal?