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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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Helen Jenkins: My happier place
Three time Olympic triathlete, Helen Jenkins, explores how being active in nature boosts a positive state of mind and why she’ s planning her next visit to Another Place.
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Blackdown Shepherd Huts
Whilst we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our six new shepherd huts to our gardens, we visited the Blackdown Shepherd Hut workshop in Somerset to get a taste of the work and care that goes into building each one
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Kendal Mountain Festival
17 – 20 November 2022.
The ultimate gathering in the Lake District for everyone who loves the outdoors.
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Skiing in the Lake District
We caught up with Mike Sweeney, President of the Lake District Ski Club on Raise, to find out why skiing in the Lake District is on par with resorts like Verbier and the Three Valleys in France.
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Lake District skiers
From the seasoned mountain guide who grew up in a ski shop, to the Wonderful Wild Women taking to the face of Helvellyn, we meet four of the adventurous characters who live for skiing in the Lake District.
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Meteor showers
As the longer nights stretch out ahead of us, which meteor showers might you see in the dark skies above the Lake District this year?
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Introducing Willow cottage
Taking inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the two-bedroom cottage will see Interior Design Master winner, Lynsey Ford’s designs come to life through sustainable furniture and local artists
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Ear Safety for Swimmers
Audiologist Vincent Howard shares his top tips to protect your ears when swimming – whether here in Ullswater or further afield and why he recommends Snugs earplugs.
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Christmas Cocktail Ideas & Recipes
There is something about the ritual of crafting a cocktail that makes it perfect for Christmas. We’ve picked our favourite seasonal drinks that takes us back to noisier times, crowding around the table.
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Ruark Audio Inspirational Playlist
Feet up. Leaves rustling in the trees above. This Ruark playlist has been made for you as you swing in your hammock overlooking The Lake.
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Hazelnut Espresso Martini recipe
Our take on the classic espresso martini with Origin coffee and Disaronno. A favourite of ours served in the Living Space bar and Rampsbeck restaurant.
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Penguin’s Christmas reading list
From the master of spy thrillers, bloody battlefields during the Wars of the Roses and finding hope for the future for our planet by Jane Goodall, Penguin’s top twelve essential Christmas reading guide is here.
