As a newcomer to wild swimming, Alex details how he prepared himself for the seven mile charity swim and why he’s now recommending a dip in Ullswater to anyone that’ll listen.
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.
After five months of kayaking, adventuruer Anna Blackwell finds out that she's not ready to put down the paddle at Another Place.
Length of Britain triathlete Fiona Quinn stops off at Another Place to take a breath and explore the Ullswater Way.
To celebrate his 60th birthday, John Mather attempted to swim the length of all 17 lakes contained within the Lake District
Living only an hour away, Katy Who, was looking for an easy, relaxing last minute break away. Find out what her mum and Katy got up to at Another Place.
Returning for her second visit in less than a year, Hannah Straughan and her young family make the most of Ullswater and the hotel during her three day family break.
The OVO Energy Tour of Britain heads to Cumbria and the Lake District for stages 5 and 6 on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 September. Both will focus around Whinlatter which is a 30 minute drive from Another Place.
Alex McCoskrie, programme manager for The National Trust’s World Heritage Site, gives us an introduction to the Lake District’s recent inscription as a World Heritage Site.
Born in Germany, raised in Jamaica, landscape photographer Amelia LeBrun has chosen the Lake District as one of her favourite destinations. Here's why.
Emma from Paper Planes and Caramel Waffles spent 48 hours at Another Place. Here's the highlights and recommendations from her first trip to Ullswater.
Marianne and Andrew Nicodem are photographers from Chicago. Find out why they were pleased to find somewhere different to stay in the Lake District. Here's their story.
Paddleboarding on the lake
Stand-up paddleboarder and blogger Lizzie Carr from ‘Lizzie Outside’ is always on the lookout for the next adventure. Find out why Ullswater is her new favourite place to be.