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Hydropower Engineer Helps Low Wood Bay to Greener Energy

05 Oct 2021
In September 2021 Low Wood Bay hotel will switch over to electricity from its new Hydropower electricity scheme. This is the latest environmental initiative at the resort, designed to tap into a natural energy source on site, creating enough energy for about one third of our electricity requirements and further reducing our carbon footprint. Roberto […]
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Falconry at The Wild Boar

15 Sep 2021
The Wild Boar is delighted to partner with Lake District Falconry, a fresh and exciting new experience that brings the wild things to our ancient woods. History of Falconry It’s hard to give an exact date to the start of falconry but we do know it’s been practised for well over 3000 years, with images […]
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Low Wood Bay Resort to Generate Own Electricity

01 Sep 2021
Hotels use electricity. Low Wood Bay resort needs rather a lot of it, but now we will be generating our own greener version renewable energy.  Low Wood Bay resort Without electricity, Low Wood Bay guests would be sitting in the dark with only salad on the menu, or shivering under a grubby unwashed duvet watching […]
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Clay Pigeon Shooting in The Wild Boar Woods

23 Jul 2021
The Wild Boar has 72 acres of woodland adjoining the Inn which offers lots of exciting activities for people of all ages. Our family enjoyed an afternoon of clay pigeon shooting with experienced instructors Steve and Michael, from Michael Coates Clay Shooting. Here’s what led to our choice of afternoon out, and what the family […]
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Choose a Lake District Job to Enjoy a Lake District Life

05 Jul 2021
Ever dreamed of living in the Lake District and being part of a vibrant community surrounded by mountains, lakes and picture-postcard villages and towns? There may be a way to have that life if you choose a job at English Lakes Hotels. A Lake District Life Here are a few of the things you could […]
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Finding the Right Work Life Balance at English Lakes Hotels

09 Jun 2021
Calum Lewis has worked for English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues for just under four years. He manages digital marketing for our hotels, including social media, SEO, website maintenance and loads of other projects besides. Calum shares how Covid-19 affected his work/life balance, and how the benefits of working for English Lakes has helped him […]
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Joan Collins’ ‘almost a movie’ Appearance at Low Wood Bay

12 May 2021
Fishermen are renowned for bragging about the one that got away. In a similar vein, Joan Collins had a near miss with a movie about a giant Pike at Low Wood Bay. Joan Collins checked in at Low Wood Bay in May 1982 to wow journalists and photographers for the finale of the press tour […]
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Lancaster House Recommends this Great Family Day Out

04 May 2021
Lynn Porter, Reception Manager at Lancaster House often recommends Lancaster House Fun Trail to guests. During lockdown, Lynn, her husband Ash and their beautiful daughter, Matilda, found out first hand that it was a fun and interesting way to spend a day out in the city. They discovered lots of history and fascinating facts about […]
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The Job I Love, and Being Part of the Family at English Lakes Hotels

13 Apr 2021
Klara Labuz is a popular member of our Low Wood Bay team. She tells us a bit about her career within English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, and how she has progressed within the company over the last eight years.  Tell us about your English Lakes career journey     I’ve been part of the team […]
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Ten Great Reasons to Join the Team at English Lakes

31 Mar 2021
As you can see from the image above, our English Lakes teams have lots of fun when they are not working. Perhaps we’re biased, but we truly believe that English Lakes Hotels, Resorts & Venues is a great place to work. Here are ten reasons why …  As Individual as You Are Just like our […]
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