Colin Hill has been 450m cold-water world title holder and Technical Operations Manager for Marathon Swimming at the Olympics. Find out why Colin like to swim in Ullswater.
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 lake and fells beyond, here you'll find inspirational happenings and unexpected stories from us and the Another Place community.
Julia Bradbury, and the team from Britain’s Favourite Walks named Helvellyn as the best walk in the country in 2018. Fell Top Assessor, Zac Poulton, talks to us about getting up Helvellyn in winter.
Ullswater is a native home to red squirrels and we're doing all we can to encourage them. Red squirrel awareness week is all about spreading the message of the UK's most loved species.
Whether you're rooting for the red squirrel or looking to spot an otter The Lake District, especially near Ullswater, is a great place to start. Use our picture guide for spotting animals around Ullswater.
Over the last few years Another Place and Rampsbeck before it has gone through many changes. The constant has been our gardener, John. He has worked tirelessly to keep the garden looking beautiful throughout the seasons and changing style of the hotel.
The Lake District is full of popular spots. Keswick, Ambleside, Bowness; beautiful towns with mountain backdrops. But sometimes the best places are off the beaten track. Here’s our selection of hidden gems you need to explore when you stay.
Jess, our guest relations manager guides you through Cathedral Cave and its linking tunnels, chambers, caverns and the surrounding area. Don't forget your torch.
Thousands of acres of views and sheep grazing on farmland surrounded by mountains and fells. Langdale Valley is everything The Lake District as it should be.
There's more to the Lake District it than meets the eye. With so much history built into the landscape, it has its fair share of obscure facts. We’ve put together 10 of our favourite things you didn’t know.
Even the most casual cyclist can find a route in the Lake District. But, for every family-friendly ride, there are ten challenging routes up and around the fells. Here's our guide to routes, climbs and peaks in the Lakes.
Easter is a great time to be at our place with stand-up paddleboarding, raft building and night walks, and also to visit other places nearby, including Lowther Castle, Rheged Centre and the Theatre by the Lake.
For the last two years writer and artist Colin Hindle has been following the Wainwright books, documenting the best views he finds in words and drawings.