Dogs love life in the Lake District!

At Lake District Hotels we know dog owners love taking their extra member of the family on holiday too. Whether it’s walking your pampered pooch around a lake, or taking your hardy hound up onto one of Wainwright’s 214 fells, it’s certainly a dog’s life in the Lakes. That’s why we welcome dogs in all our hotels and we […]
The Ullswater Way Officially Opens on Monday 25th April

The Ullswater Way is a new 20 mile walking route around what many believe to be England’s most beautiful lake in the Lake District. The new route is being officially opened by Eric Robson on Monday 25th April, the walkway uses existing public rights of way and quiet roads around Ullswater, aimed at encouraging walkers to enjoy the […]
Ullswater Valley Hosts Blooming Wonderful Daff Fest!

Businesses in the Ullswater Valley have come together to celebrate the humble daffodil and the rejuvenation of the valley after Storm Desmond. Masterminded by the members of the Ullswater Association, Daff Fest has been running from Monday 28th March and will continue right through till Sunday 17th April. Daff Fest is a colourful series of […]
Brossen Steakhouse wins ‘Best Local Restaurant’ of the Year at the Cumbria Life’s Food & Drink Awards 2016

The prestigious Cumbria Life Food & Drink Awards took place last night (Thursday 3rd March) at Kendal College and were set to be the most competitive yet. Showcasing new Cumbrian businesses, as well as highlighting the increasingly high standards across the sector; with awards for the best restaurants, pubs, chefs, products and retailers.
Tea for two… at the Inn on the Lake

On Tuesday 16th February award winning British tea blenders, Birchall Tea joined us at the the Inn on The Lake as one of their filming locations, to showcase the Lake District, its culture, food and landscapes, as part of national campaign to highlight the diverse regions of the UK.
The Force is strong in Borrowdale…

Did you spot Derwentwater in the new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens? You would think we would have noticed TIE Fighters and X-Wings flying through the valley…
September Recipe of the Month

With the nights are getting darker and cooler, people want to venture out less and less… but you can still have fun without going far. Throw a dinner party and gather everyone together, you’ll really WOW your guests with Brian Alston, Head Chef at the Skiddaw Hotel’s recipe for white chocolate panna cotta with passion fruit coulis.
A BIG thank you from the Walk of Britain team!

The ‘Walk of Britain’ team visited Keswick last week, as part of their 1,000 mile expedition between Scotland and England. The aim of the walk, is to help raise money and awareness for Walking with the Wounded, a charity set up to retrain and re-skill the wounded and support them in finding new careers outside […]
Lake District Hotels take on the Total Warrior Challenge!

At Lake District Hotels our staff love living and working in the Adventure Capital of the UK, so it seemed only fitting to take part in the Total Warrior 2015 event. 12 staff members from across our hotel group joined forces to take on the 10k race of endless hills, rivers, mud (tonnes of it!), woodland, […]
Getting Married?

Whether you are getting married at the Lodore Falls Hotel or somewhere else, The Falls Beauty Salon can help you prepare for your big day, making sure you look and feel your best.