English Lakes Service Awards – An Opportunity to say Thank You!

On 14th June 1997, our previous Managing Director, Michael Berry, was awarded the O.B.E. for services to training and tourism in Cumbria. Twenty years later, English Lakes strives to continue that legacy of training within the industry. An important part of recognising the achievements of our employees is our quarterly Service Awards Lunches, attended by the… Continue reading English Lakes Service Awards – An Opportunity to say Thank You!

Sam the Dog in Space – 10 Things You Might Not Know About our Mascot

Our toy dog, Sam found world wide fame when we sent him up to space from The Midland as part of a science project for children from Morecambe Bay Primary School. Before his space mission Sam has been capturing the imagination of Children as English Lakes mascot and founder of our Sam’s Club for many years.… Continue reading Sam the Dog in Space – 10 Things You Might Not Know About our Mascot

Four Generations of Family Business at English Lakes

English Lakes has its roots in the hard work and dedication of Robert Buckley, an orphan who was determined that his family would have opportunities in life that he did not have. Robert’s son, Norman, purchased Low Wood in 1952 and eventually persuaded Michael Berry, his nephew, to manage the hotel. Michael was instrumental in shaping… Continue reading Four Generations of Family Business at English Lakes

Spreading Some Christmas Joy at Low Wood Bay

On Thursday the 11th of December Low Wood hosted a very special Spirit of Christmas Afternoon Tea Event. Martha Wood, the Reception Shift Leader from Low Wood Bay had an idea to do something fantastic for some of the older members of our local community to spread some Christmas Joy! What started as a small… Continue reading Spreading Some Christmas Joy at Low Wood Bay

The Lake District – Chinese Destination of Choice

Colin Fox, Marketing manager here at English Lakes Hotels will fly out to Hong Kong and also visit Guangzhou at the end of this month to join a group of UK tourism professionals promoting their businesses at Destination Britain China. This is my third promotional visit to the country having been on previous trips to Beijing,… Continue reading The Lake District – Chinese Destination of Choice