08 Nov 2010 No Comments
Lake District Hotels Launches NEW Health & Beauty site
Lake District Hotels is pleased to announce that we have launched our new Health & Beauty site. Which is more functional and is easier to find what you are looking for.
Why not have a look and let us know what you think – The Falls Health & Beauty Site
04 Nov 2010 No Comments
At The Borrowdale Hotel’s ‘Winemakers Evening’ on 31st October, guests were both entertained and informed by acclaimed winemaker, Kate Radburnd and myself Stephen Wilcock, General Manager & master sommelier.
As an aperitif we tasted the Instinct Merlot Rosé from Marlborough – Kate said ”that Merlot juice was drawn from the grapes and fermented cool in stainless steel to retain pristine fruit flavours with a crisp, clean palate. Ideal wine to be drunk cool as an aperitif.”
To start we had Honey Roast Kumara Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Rocket. Even though we got the pronunciation wrong everybody enjoyed this starte,r which we designed to be paired with the Omahu Road Unoaked Chardonnay and complemented it wonderfully. Kate picks her Chardonnay grapes full ripened, three clones of Chardonnay are used to provide the distinct flavours for her style. These are all vinified separately, once vinification is complete, the threes musts are blended – creating a wine with depth, complexity and freshness.
As a fish course Steamed Green Lipped Mussels in Sauvignon Blanc. What else to pair with a dish of green lipped mussels other than a superb Omahu Road Sauvignon Blanc! Grown on the stony gravely soils, formed by the deposits of the Ngaruroro river. The nutrient levels in the soils are low, this stresses the vines into producing excellent quality.
We then enjoyed Marinated Lamb Joint Grain Mustard Mash. This dish was paired to two wines, firstly Gimlett Road Merlot 2007 from Hawes Bay this soft, rich and well-balanced Merlot combines juicy, plummy flavours with subtle oak and fine tannins. Then an elegant, intense Declaration Merlot 2005, showing ripe fruit, wonderful vibrancy and the ability to age well. Integrated oak, fine tannins in abundance and weighty, plummy fruit. Both wines complemented the dish well and showed the more intense flavours of the declaration range
To finish off the evening, we had Kiwi Pavlova with Hokey Pokey Ice Cream, with this dish we tasted the Instinct Merlot Rosé from Marlborough again .
A wonderful and informative evening was had by all and I would like to thank Kate for making the evening so enjoyable.
27 Oct 2010 No Comments
Over the past 6 months Mike Ward, Executive Head Chef, Lodore Falls Hotel has been featured on BBC Radio Cumbria’s Liz Rhodes morning programme on a monthly basis featuring new recipes for listeners. He has had a phenomenal response to requests for his recipes
Here is a link to his most recent recipe Sticky Gingerbread Puddings with Ginger Wine & Brandy Sauce CLICK HERE or to listen to Mike on the Liz Rhodes show CLICK HERE and scroll to 2 hours 28 minutes 45 seconds.
26 Oct 2010 1 Comment
Peter Sidwell of Channel 4 ‘Lakes on a Plate’ demonstrates his skills at the Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick, on Friday 26th November 2010 as he prepares a 4 course Christmas dinner with a twist!
An evening not to be missed if you enjoy fabulous local food from ONLY £29.95
To book your place at this exciting event call 017687 72071
TV’s newest celebrity chef, Peter Sidwell, celebrates some of the best British eating on a culinary adventure in the Lake District. He knows a thing or two about Great British food, as he’s been using the finest local produce from around the Lake District in his café and cookery school, in Cumbria for years. Now he’s showing us all how to cook really good food at home.
Each day, Peter’s culinary tour takes him to a different part of the Lakes where he meets producers – making fantastic ingredients and taking their freshly crafted produce away to use in his own kitchen.
Against the backdrop of England’s most stunning scenery, Peter visits the birthplace of legendary foods like Kendal Mint Cake, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding and Cumberland Sausage.
Back home, Peter cooks up delicious, simple to follow recipes using food from his new friends and some he’s foraged on his rambles in the countryside.
Join him on his delicious mission to discover the joys of eating the Lakes on a Plate.
To see Peter in action on his TV show ‘Lakes on a Plate’ – CLICK HERE
26 Oct 2010 1 Comment
The ‘Night with the Stars’ Charity Ball held at the Lodore Falls Hotel on Friday Night (15th October) was a great success, raising over £3,000 for charity.
It was great to see so many local people get into the swing of the event, with sequins, beads, diamante and diamonds adding a great deal of sparkle. The paparazzi were there, clicking cameras and rolling with TV film – and we were also delighted to see Cumbria Life Photographer Jenny Woolgar taking pictures of local guests.
Giving their support at the event were the ‘Borrowdale Boys” – local farmers who produce so many of the great ingredients used in local dishes.
The glamorous six course dinner was created by Head Chef Mike Ward. He themed each course around Hollywood stars and included ‘Elvis’ Love me tender – a mouth-watering trio of beef lamb and pork fillet medallions.
Thanks to everyone who took part, buying raffle tickets and bidding in the auction to increase our charity funds for Keswick Mountain Rescue and North West Air Ambulance.
This is just one in a series of events planned at the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale. Coming up shortly is a Nutcracker Afternoon Tea with ballet performance and Cinderella pantomime just before Christmas. For information about tickets and other events coming up, please contact Tanya Sentance on 017687 77285 or email tanya@lodorefallshotel.co.uk
What’s been happening at Lake District Hotels 
A fun weekend at the Keswick Jazz Festival! 
A lesson in Rioja 
Lake District named Dream Spot in Kayaking Poll 
Research shows walking is just as good for you as running – good news for Lake District lovers! 
