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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.
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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 recipe
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.
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Al Verey’s Lakeland library
Al Verey recently restocked the library with a curated selection of over 100 books. Find out about what has inspired his choices.
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Interior style guide: the treehouse
How do you style a shepherd hut? Here’s our interior design guide for our six shepherd huts designed by Matt Hulme of Dynargh Design.
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Meet head chef Shaun Dixon
Discover our most popular dishes on the Rampsbeck menu and meet head chef Shaun Dixon.
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Sarah Taylor: Outside Exhibition
Discover Sarah Taylor’s new art exhibition located on the Ullswater shore, gardens, meadows and trees this autumn.
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SWIM by Liz Richardson
Playwright and wild swimmer Liz Richardson, discusses her latest show SWIM, and shares a free audio version for a piece of watery escapism.
