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THE BLOG
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.
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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
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
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
We’re on the road this August, hosting a unique island experience on Islay at The Machrie.
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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
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 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
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, 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
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
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 10 mini book reviews from the Another Place library. From Charles Downing’s ‘No Dig’ concept to James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses.
