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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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Walking & Talking: David Felton
As part of our Art in the Wild series, we caught up with David Felton to chat about his innovative podcasting and publishing work and his lifelong love of walking in the Lake District.
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Designing Outside: Matt Hulme
Taking us ‘through the keyhole’ of each unique space, Matt Hulme of Dynargh Design, shares an insight into his design process – revealing the thinking behind the concepts, layouts, textures, colours and furniture.
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Exploring Grizedale Sculpture Forest
Keswick-based blogger and wild swim guide Ali Phillips took to Grizedale’s trails and woodland paths in search of artistic inspiration. Taking us on a guided tour, Ali explains why this art in the wild is accessible to all.
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In the water: Jo Whiley
After a recent stay we caught up with Jo Whiley around her love of open water swimming. From leaping off a waterfall at to a cross lake challenge, find out why she thinks everyone should give open water a chance.
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How Laurel Truscott made Outside sing
Landscape architect, Laurel Truscott, has created the vision for ‘Outside’ our new spaces in our grounds. Find out more about how she is blurring the boundaries between outdoors and in with her seaonal planting.
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Discover Kids’ Zone
Get back to nature with the Kids’ Zone at Another Place. Ofsted registered and run by an experienced team, we’ll give you the chance to take some time for yourself while your children are having fun. Meet Gillian, our forest school qualified Kids’ Zone manager.
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Art in the wild
Art in the wild is flourishing amongst the fells, valleys and crags. Lace-up your hiking boots and head to the hills for the opportunity to view an outdoor exhibition. The Lake District will surprise you with what it has to offer.
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The Ullswater Way
Created in 2016 following Storm Desmond and circumnavigating the lake, the Ullswater Way is probably one of the most popular Lake District walks. Discover artwork and heritage along the 22 mile trail.
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Introducing: Outside
A treehouse in the canopy, six shepherd huts in the parkland and a Victorian glasshouse alongside the kitchen garden. This winter Another Place launches Outside; the new rooms and spaces within the grounds.
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Illustrating Another Place with Joules
From designing pumpkins and window displays to painting with gouche and paddleboarding. It’s all in a days work for Isla and Rosie, the resident Joules illustrators. Find out what inspired them to create the new illustrations for the Joules suite.
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Julia Ogden landscape artist
Julia Ogden’s mural is one of the outstanding features of Lynsey Ford’s redesign of Willow cottage. Find out about the inspiration around her landscape paintings and where you can buy the Another Place mural.
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Strokes and floats
From still lakes to waterfall plunge pools, swimming beneath the open sky is infamously addictive. Our swimming expert Colin Hill shares his tips on getting the most from your float…
