Lake District Hotels

May’s Recipe of the Month

Amy Dann — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:07:45 +0000

Our ‘Recipe of the Month’ for May comes from the Inn on the Lake and is in celebration of the opening of the brand new Orangery at the hotel. Here’s a recipe for Orange Drizzle Cake, which is served specially at the Orangery at the Inn on the Lake, and is perfect for a spring time [...]

What’s been happening at Lake District Hotels

Amy Dann — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41:47 +0000

We were super busy at Lake District Hotels as we headed towards the end of April and everyone’s started looking forward to the start of summer – the sun’s started to peek through the clouds, the flowers are all coming out and there are lots of people around beginning to make the most of [...]

A fun weekend at the Keswick Jazz Festival!

Amy Dann — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:51:12 +0000

New Orleans came to Cumbria last week as Keswick’s annual feast of traditional and mainstream jazz hit the town, showcasing much of Europe’s finest jazz talent. The Skiddaw Hotel was an official venue hosting music for the Keswick Jazz Festival over the weekend in the Greta Suite and Lounge Bar. One of the Skiddaw’s [...]

A lesson in Rioja

Amy Dann — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:07:55 +0000

Stephen Wilcock, Master Sommelier at the Borrowdale Hotel, explains the interesting story behind this classic Spanish favourite. The Rioja wine region is located in northern Spain, on both sides of the River Ebro. The area benefits from the confluence of two distinctly opposed climates – Atlantic and Mediterranean. This provides mild temperatures and [...]

Lake District named Dream Spot in Kayaking Poll

Amy Dann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:11:47 +0000

The Lake District has been ranked third in a Dream Places to Kayak poll, and with such stunning settings as Derwentwater and Ullswater, we’re hardly surprised! A recent poll ran by Sitons has found the Lake District to be one of the UK’s top ten dream kayaking locations. Over 500 entrants were asked [...]

Research shows walking is just as good for you as running – good news for Lake District lovers!

Amy Dann — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:15:50 +0000

A recent report has proved that walking can be just as good for your health as running – you just need to do more of it! That’s news we’re very pleased to hear, as in the Lake District there’s no end to the amount of wonderful walks to be taken and beautiful views to [...]

Recipe of the Month April 2013 – ‘Toad in the Hole’

Amy Dann — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:34:08 +0000

Head Chef at the Kings Arms Hotel, Daniel Grimshaw, brings you this month’s recipe of ‘Dan’s Toad in the Hole’ – perfect for warming up in these last days of chilly weather before summer arrives! This dish is perfect after a nice walk on the fells and is best enjoyed with a pint of [...]

Tour of Britain visits Lake District in 2013

Amy Dann — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:07:28 +0000

This year the Tour of Britain celebrates its tenth anniversary, and it’s also a particularly special year as the first ever full stage through the heart of the Lake District has been included. Scotland will host the Grand Depart of the Tour of Britain 2013 on Sunday 15th September for Stage One and eight [...]

The Devonshire Restaurant celebrates local produce with new menu

Amy Dann — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:14:10 +0000

Inspired by the wealth of local produce on the doorstep, the Devonshire Restaurant at the George Hotel in Penrith celebrated Easter with the launch of their 25 mile menu. The restaurant was refurbished during the winter and is now a happy marriage of traditional furnishings and contemporary style. Redesigning the menu for spring, [...]

Chef Dan Grimshaw joins the Kings Arms team

Amy Dann — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:00:38 +0000

We’re very excited to be welcoming a new Head Chef to the Kings Arms Hotel this week, who will oversee the food in the hotel’s Lounge Bar and Courtyard Restaurant. Chef Dan Grimshaw, who was formerly the apprentice of local celebrity chef Peter Sidwell, as seen on TV’s ‘Lakes on a Plate’ and [...]