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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.

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.
Bethany Thomas is a regular face on our front desk at Another Place, The Lake. We interviewed her to find out why she’s our go-to-girl for advice on getting out there on the fells.
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.
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 contemporary wing of the hotel was brand new to the hotel upon opening in 2017. Household design have helped us to create the stylish family suites that you see today.
"The panel look for a game-changer with unique style". Another Place, The Lake was shortlisted in the annual Independent Hotel Show Awards. The final say, on 16 October 2018, was a vote.
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.