Joe Minihane swims (and floats) in rivers, lakes, lidos and bays. We asked him to explore just why floating is so ridiculously relaxing.
THE BLOG
At Another Place, we make amazing places come alive. From what we're reading and drinking by the fire pit, to invigorating adventures on the water and beyond, here you'll find inspirational happenings and unexpected stories from us and the Another Place community.
From the minute to the massive, aquatic wildlife is rich in diversity and abundance. Here in the Lake District, freshwater species have a bounty of rivers, streams, ponds and lakes to live in – and float on.
The wilder corners of the Lake District come to life as the sun sets. From tawny owls and bats to moths and badgers, Heather Devey from RSPB Haweswater shares her tips on how to spot them at night.
Cumbria has some of the darkest skies in the UK, making it the perfect place for stargazing, even the Milky Way. Find the best places to watch the stars and the impact of light pollution with our Lake District guide.
Theatre by the Lake has one of the most breath taking settings of any theatre in the UK; on the shores of Derwentwater, a visit to a show is always accompanied by some unforgettable views.
Lynsey Ford is the freshly-crowned winner of Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr on BBC 2. Her prize: to redesign a spacious suite at Another Place.
Gilly McArthur and the Wonderful Wild Women community are passionate about the positive effects of being active in nature. Find out about her five-step cold meditation exercise.
If you can't be here right now, we've gathered our favourite images of Another Place and Ullswater for you to download. Apply them to your next Zoom call or home screen.
Inspired by the unique location, changing seasons and their Georgian features, Matt Hulme from Dynargh Design talks through his vision for our very best rooms; the lake view suites.
Design has always been central to Another Place. Embracing the landscape, centuries of history and contemporary architecture have all inspired its evolution.
Night sky photographer Ben Bush captures the wonder of the universe visible from Earth. After creating this beautiful time lapse over Ullswater, he shares his favourite locations in the Lakes for stargazing.
Inspired by the Another Place experience, Travel writer Oliver Berry takes us on a wander through the feel-good rewards of the new and the timeless delight of coming back inside...