Journal
April in the Lake District
An insider’s guide to The Western Lake District featuring the best festivals, attractions, walks and things to do.
March in the Lake District
An insider’s guide to the best events, attractions, special offers and walks during March in the Lake District. If you’re anything like us, the arrival of spring on 1st of March is music to your ears. Don’t get us wrong, the Lake District is stunning at all times of year. But there is something quite …
February in the Lake District
An Insider’s Guide to the best events and things to do during February in the Lake District. After gladly waving goodbye to January, how about leaving the winter blues truly behind and heading off on a Lake District holiday this February? Yes, you’re right – it is still technically winter in the UK. But February …
Our owner becomes a CBE!
All the staff at The Trout Hotel would like to extend our warmest congratulations to The Trout’s co-owner, Nigel John Mills, for being made a CBE in the 2018 New Year Honours List. He received recognition from the Queen for his services to entrepreneurship in the North East and Cumbria. It is a truly amazing …
Taste Cumbria Christmas Market: Your Guide
Plotting your Christmas shopping? There’s no better way to infuse a little tradition and magic into the festive period than with a visit to Taste Cumbria Christmas Market on 9 and 10 December. Welcoming the festive season with a cup of silky hot chocolate or a glass of fresh mulled wine is a guaranteed spirit …
Autumn Photo Competition – Gallery
If you’ve never visited the Lake District in Autumn, this gallery of photos proves that it’s a truly magical time for a hotel break in the Lake District. The autumnal hues that descend on the Lake District during Autumn are well and truly marvellous. A palette of red, orange, brown and yellow transform the region …
Lake District Photo Competition – Gallery
This summer, The Trout Hotel held its first ever Lake District photo competition with the aim of showcasing and celebrating the local landscape. Social media followers were asked to send in their best shots of ‘spring and summer’ in the Lakes. Highlights from the collection, which can be seen below, include stunning sunsets, serene …
Behind the Scenes: Part Three
Welcome to Part Three of our Behind the Scenes Blog series, where each month we take a little time out to get to know the faces responsible for making your stay at The Trout Hotel extra special. Today we’ll be chatting to Lorraine, P.A to our Managing Director, and Jo, our fabulous Derwent Restaurant Manager. Read …
The day the Lake District became a World Heritage site
It was a proud moment for Cumbrians when the Lake District became a World Heritage site. We were delighted to discover today that the Lake District National Park has been awarded one of the highest accolades on the planet. Now considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the park joins such wonders as the Taj …
Behind the Scenes: Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of our brand new blog series, where each month we’ll be taking a sneaky trip behind the scenes to chat to a couple of our much-loved members of staff. This week we’ll be chatting to Assistant Managers Wade and Martin, as well as Wendy, from our fabulous bar and waiting on …
A bespoke wedding at The Trout Hotel
All you kneed to know about hosting your wedding at The Trout Hotel. Our aim when welcoming you to hold your boutique wedding at The Trout Hotel is to transform your special day into a unique celebration that is both elegant and timeless. With our exemplary experience and stunning ambience we promise you a day …
Behind the Scenes: Part One
Gain an insight into life behind the scenes at the Trout Hotel. In our brand new blog series, we’ll be taking a little time out to sit down and have a chat with some of our much loved members of staff. We hope this will give you a little insight into what goes on behind …