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!
Category: Family Business
Celebrating 25 Years of Hospitality at Lancaster House
Directors and managers, along with their partners, celebrated 25 years of business and life at Lancaster House with a beautiful three course meal and speeches reflecting on the preceding quarter century. Doesn’t time fly when you are enjoying yourselves!
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
English Lakes Mascot ‘Sam’ travels to Space
Sam the dog, our mascot has been to some lovely venues around the Lake District, but this adventure is taking ‘day out’ to a whole new dimension! Here is the full story about this ambitious project to send Sam in to Space.
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
English Lakes: A Peak inside the Family Wedding Album
English Lakes is a family run business. Chairman and Managing Director, Simon Berry married Diana on 21st May 1983 and had their wedding breakfast at The Wild Boar, their evening reception at Waterhead and spent the first night of their honeymoon at Low Wood Bay.
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
Sam the dog visits two local Children’s Hospices
In the days leading up to Children’s Hospice Week, 18th – 25th May, it was a privilege to visit two of our local Children’s Hospices. Derian House in Chorley and Eden Valley near Carlisle.
World-class convention centre at Low Wood Bay
Last week we announced plans for a sustainable world-class convention centre at Low Wood Bay in the heart of the Lake Distric.