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Curated by the Another Place collective, here you’ll find a digital companion of inspirational stories, happenings and everything exciting at each of our hotels. We’re a group of foodies, musicians, skiers, surfers, bookworms, outdoor enthusiasts, creators and friends. We’re the people you chat to on Facebook; the ones taking photos and putting together recipes and playlists for when you need inspiration from a new place.

  • Solo travel in the Lake District

    Solo travel in the Lake District

    Meet Lottie Gross, travel writer, journalist and digital content specialist. We invited her to stay at Another Place, The Lake… By herself.

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  • Vegan chocolate mousse recipe

    Vegan chocolate mousse recipe

    Dark chocolate mousse, cocoa nibs, passion fruit and chamomile desert. Learn to make our vegan chocolate mousse recipe at home with this recipe straight from the Rampsbeck kitchen.

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  • Tequila-macerated watermelon starter recipe

    Tequila-macerated watermelon starter recipe

    A starter of tequila macerated watermelon, pickled rind, Kalamata olives and dukkah straight from the Rampsbeck kitchen

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  • Another Place: On the Road

    Another Place: On the Road

    We’re on the road this August, hosting a unique island experience on Islay at The Machrie.

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  • Rhubarb margarita recipe

    Rhubarb margarita recipe

    Coming soon to The Living Space cocktail menu, a twist on the classic margarita made with rhubarb straight from our vegetable patch.

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  • Swimming Solo

    Swimming Solo

    Playwrite and swimmer, Liz Richardson, is touring her theatre show SWIM. We talk to her about the benefits of cold water swimming, how it can help to manage grief, wellbeing, to de-stress and for enjoyment. Each swim is individual.

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  • Mackerel with curried mussel broth

    Mackerel with curried mussel broth

    Mackerel fillets paired with a mussel & white wine broth. Make your own version at home with this recipe straight from the Rampsbeck kitchen.

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  • Adrian Bacon Ullswater Paddleboarding

    Adrian Bacon Ullswater Paddleboarding

    Meet Adrian Bacon our resident paddle sports instructor. Find out how he went from a Team UK windsurfer to stand-up paddleboarding and wing foiling.

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  • Meet Paolo Diana

    Meet Paolo Diana

    Meet Paolo Diana, our Italian pizza chef. Find out how he honed his passion for pizza, working in Naples, what drew him to the Lakes, and his secret dough recipe.

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  • The call of the cold

    The call of the cold

    From fighting dementia to boosting our immune systems, there’s a growing body of evidence that cold water swimming is more than good fun.

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  • Events in Cumbria

    Events in Cumbria

    A curated list of local events taking place in Cumbria and the Lake District. From mountain festivals and theatre performances to marmalade competitions and outdoor swimming events…

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  • Al Verey’s Reading List

    Al Verey’s Reading List

    Al Verey’s 10 mini book reviews from the Another Place library. From Charles Downing’s ‘No Dig’ concept to James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses.

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