Another Place, The Lake

Editorial take

Why consider Another Place, The Lake?

Direct Ullswater access combines with a 20-metre indoor pool and an Ofsted-registered Kids' Zone.

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Fit check

Who it suits — and who should skip it

Another Place suits active families, groups that want Swim Club and lake sports, and dog owners who can reserve an eligible room. It is strongest when the hotel programme—pool, Kids’ Zone, paddle sports, fireside evenings—is part of why you booked.

Skip it if you want an adults-only thermal spa hotel, need a guaranteed lake view in every category, or prefer a walkable market town outside the door. Also skip it if you dislike activity schedules; family swim times and supervised sessions run to published windows rather than all-day free-flow.

Related reading:the Lake District hotel guide; Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in the Lake District; Best Family Hotels in the Lake District.

Stay details

Rooms and spa

Rooms, suites, cottages and unusual stays such as shepherd huts sit across the Georgian house and contemporary wing. Lake views are category-specific: Better rooms may publish partial views while Best rooms overlook Ullswater and the fells, so book the outlook you care about rather than assuming the shoreline address guarantees it.

Swim Club is the resident wellness offer: a 20-metre pool facing the fells, outdoor hot tub, sauna and cardio room. Family and adult swim periods are published separately. Spa treatments are for guests aged 18 and over and cost extra; the Fellside Sauna is a separate lakeshore booking rather than part of ordinary Swim Club access.

Dining includes Rampsbeck Restaurant, The Living Space and the Glasshouse, with The Brackenrigg Inn a short walk away. Dog-friendly spaces are specified rather than universal—match the room and restaurant together.

We have not yet published a room-by-room comparison for Another Place, The Lake. Room names, layouts and inclusions can change, so use the booking tip below and confirm the exact category with the hotel before paying.

On the ground

Location and access

Another Place, The Lake is at Rampsbeck Grange, Watermillock, Penrith, CA11 0LP. See our the Lake District hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.

Another Place occupies Rampsbeck Grange at Watermillock on Ullswater’s western shore. The nearest town services are limited compared with Ambleside or Keswick; Pooley Bridge is the closest village cluster for additional shops and food once you leave the estate.

Penrith is the nearest intercity rail station. Official hotel guidance gives a roughly 15–20 minute taxi journey and notes bus connections towards Watermillock—verify operators and last buses for your dates. Driving guests should expect a rural approach rather than town-centre parking stress.

On the estate, walkability is excellent for shore, grounds and hotel restaurants. Beyond the grounds, most days need a car, taxi or planned bus, especially after dark.

Penrith is the nearest rail station. The official hotel guidance gives roughly 15–20 minutes by taxi and lists bus connections towards Watermillock; verify current operators and times.

Day trips

Nearby sights

• Ullswater shore and steamer piers — Lake days and steamer connections from nearby villages. TODO-VERIFY: nearest pier and seasonal timetable from Watermillock.
• Pooley Bridge — Closest village services at the north end of Ullswater. TODO-VERIFY: drive or bus time.
• Aira Force — National Trust waterfall walk on the Ullswater shore. TODO-VERIFY: distance from the hotel.
• Helvellyn / Glenridding approaches — Serious fell days from the south-west Ullswater road. TODO-VERIFY: transfer time and parking plan.
• Penrith — Rail gateway and larger town services. TODO-VERIFY: current taxi timing from the hotel.

Before you book

Good to know

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Another Place, The Lake