Fashion Show raises £1,305 for Hospice at Home

Genevieve of Carlisle held their annual fashion show at the Inn on the Lake on Thursday 11th September. The day raised a total of £1,305 for ‘Hospice at Home’, from a percentage on ticket sales and raffle ticket sales. Raffle prizes included afternoon tea for two and flower arrangements from the Inn on the Lake.
August’s Recipe of the Month

This month’s recipe comes from Brian Alston, Head Chef at the Skiddaw Hotel. Brian wanted to share this recipe with us as it has proved popular with our customers and we think it’s perfect for a summer night meal.
Lakeland Book of the Year Awards 2014

The Lakeland Book of the Year 2014 was revealed yesterday (Tuesday 15th July), at an awards luncheon, held at the Inn on the Lake. The awards ceremony is now in it’s 30th year and had 60 books entered into the awards.
Lake District Hotels take up cricket

This year Lake District Hotels are the proud sponsors of Keswick Cricket Club and will continue to sponsor them over the next few years. To add a little bit of fun to the sponsorship we’ve put together our own cricket team and plan to go head to head against Keswick Cricket Club on the 31st July.
Summer Special…

Join Lake District Hotels and enjoy our delicious summer special, ‘Dressed Crab with pommes frites’… Ready to eat, our dressed crab is the simplest way to enjoy the taste of the seaside without the hassle of cooking and picking the crab yourself. All you need is a squeeze of lemon and a cold glass of wine to […]
Hats, ladies, glitz, glamour, champagne and horse racing…

This year the Royal Ascot races saw Prince Harry making his first appearance at Royal Ascot in the carriage procession; it also saw the Royal Ascot racing make its first live appearance at the Inn on the Lake…
Easy peasy cheesy pie

Do you often find yourself pressed for time? Do you have guests who have kids and don’t know what to make for them? Aaaahhh…don’t worry, try our chef’s recommendation for ‘Easy Peasy Cheesy Pie!
The new look Kings Arms Hotel

The Kings Arms Hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment over the last few months, which included the bar, lounge and the Courtyard restaurant, giving the 17th century coaching Inn – a traditional new look with a twist.
The Mid Life Crisis Car Club

The Midlife Crisis Car Club hits the Lake District, on a recent stay at the Lodore Falls Hotel. The Car Club is made up of a bunch of over the hill nuts with a passion for motoring, based in and around the towns and villages of North Hertfordshire. Their cars vary widely from vintage or […]
Guest Chef returns to The Academy

Eddie Kilty, Head Chef of the 2 AA Rosette Inn on the Lake hotel by Lake Ullswater in the Lake District is returning to his training ground, The City of Liverpool College, to host a pop-up restaurant on Wednesday 11 June.