01 May 2013 No Comments
A lesson in Rioja
Stephen Wilcock, Master Sommelier at the Borrowdale Hotel, explains the interesting story behind this classic Spanish favourite. More
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23 Jan 2013 1 Comment
Walking Wednesdays: Walk 3 Castle Crag
The third walk in our Walking Wednesday series is a little bit more intense than the previous two. Starting at the southern end of Derwentwater it features lakeside meadows, woodland trails, riverside paths and some road walking, before finishing up in Castle Crag.
03 Oct 2012 No Comments
October Events at Lake District Hotels
A new month means another event update from Lake District Hotels.. Will you be making a trip to Cumbria to experience autumn in the Lakes District? It’s well worth a visit! Here’s what you can also enjoy with us in October: More
14 Sep 2012 No Comments
Wine tasting tips #6: Taking a fresh look at Muscadet!
Today on the blog we have another great article from our Borrowdale Hotel Master Sommelier, Stephen Wilcock. Did you know that now there’s an ‘r’ in the month it means its oyster season? And what’s the perfect wine accompaniment for oysters? Well, we’ll let Stephen explain.. More
07 Sep 2012 1 Comment
Wine tasting tips #5: How UFOs play a part in the history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine!
This week Master Sommelier at the Borrowdale Hotel, Stephen Wilcock takes us through the history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This includes the extreme measures people took to protect the precious vineyards that produce it! More
