Our impact journey

Our commitment to reducing our negative impact on the environment.

Seasonal produce from our vegetable patch and local suppliers inspires our evolving menus.

Organic food waste and coffee grounds are put to good use as compost for our green spaces.

You’ll find reusable carafes of UV-filtered water in our rooms instead of bottles, and no plastic straws, picks or stirrers.

Bath and body care bottles in our hotels are refilled after use, made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, and are fully recyclable.

Whether sourcing energy from 100% renewable sources, or utilising our own organic waste in our on-site biomass boiler, we're finding innovative ways to reduce our energy demand and keep our energy green.

You'll find EV chargers at both of our hotels, whilst at The Machrie our golf buggies are also electric.

We're keeping food miles to a minimum - from The Machrie's home baked bread, to growing our own, and sourcing local wherever we can.

Embracing sustainable methods such as the no-dig and forest gardening approach to support the ecosystems of our soil and gardens

From our no-chlorine UV filtered swimming pool, to choosing cleaning products based on their sustainability credentials from manufacture through to disposal, we're striving to create healthier environments and healthier people.

Working with local experts to support regenerative land management of our grounds.

Working in partnership with our local RSPB and Penrith & District Red Squirrel Group to protect species on our grounds

The energy powering every Another Place stay comes from wind turbines, biomass generators, solar panels and hydroelectric sources via our energy partner brook green supply. Our move away from fossil fuels extends to using a biomass boiler for heating.

Two paid days each calendar year for our team members to have off on us: one on your birthday, and one to pursue a passion and give back to a local charity or cause.

From free sauna and sound bath sessions, to festive wreathmaking, charity cake bakes, team cold swims (and hot chocolate afterwards) – we organise events during the year when our team can look after their health, body and mind during the working week.

All of our team members can save up to 48% on the cost of a bike and cycling equipment.

Our team brings an eclectic mix of ideas, perspectives and culture to life at our hotels.

We've signed up to the Burnt Chef Project and the MIND Mental Health at Work commitment - all designed to support our teams’ mental health.

Supporting a three-year chartered degree, including one-day a week paid on campus, and four days a week paid working in our hotels.

Working with local experts to deliver authentic experiences and support our local economy; from Colin our open-water swimming expert, to Adrian at Ullswater Paddle and Al at Verey Books.

And a mini-bus to get you to work.

Another Place is all about the balance of life, and our flexible working hours reflect this.

Whether it's training opportunities to enhance your career, or special rates for you, your friends and family to eat and stay at Another Place or treat yourself in Swim Club, we offer a competitive range of benefits for our team.

At The Machrie, our senior citizen lunch club followed by a latest-release movie in our screening room is a popular date in the diary for our local community. Every last Friday of the month.

We’ve partnered with Room to Reward - a unique volunteer-recognition charity created to say ‘thank you’ to inspirational volunteers who give up their time to make a difference to those who need it most. Click here to find out more about how the scheme works.