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The Independent
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kate gets hands-on at London museum curating her own art exhibition
Watch as the Princess of Wales chooses items from the Victoria and Albert (V&A) to feature in a special curated collection. Footage released on Wednesday (30 July) shows Princess Kate visiting the V&A East Storehouse in June where she handpicked pieces for her own 'mini display' as part of the Makers and Creators exhibition. Kate can be seen observing various pieces from across the museum, whilst a placard shows a description of the exhibition written by the royal herself. Pieces chosen by Kate, who is the museum's royal patron, include a watercolour study of a forest glade by children's author Beatrix Potter and a fairy costume designed for the Royal Ballet 's The Sleeping Beauty.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
The Lake District hotel that was owned by very famous English author
LINDETH Howe is a beautiful hotel surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty. Here's everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant. Advertisement 3 The woodland exterior surrounding the Lindeth Howe Hotel Credit: supplied 3 A cottage vibe themes the rooms Credit: supplied Where is the hotel? This charming hotel is found in a tranquil location off Lake Windermere, surrounded by the rolling hills and valleys of the Lake district. It is located less than half an hour from junction 36 of the M6. What is the hotel like? In the heart of the Lake District, Lindeth Howe was originally bought by children's author Beatrix Potter for her mother Helen Potter. Throughout the 19th century home, there are references to the writer. Advertisement Read more on hotel reviews What are the rooms like? The traditional rooms have stunning views over Lake Windermere and the hotel's six acres of manicured gardens. Each superior room features Temple Spa skincare and shower products along with a selection of teas and a Krups coffee machine. If you're looking to indulge further, why not order from the hotel's room service menu, offering a selection of light snacks, beverages and freshly made sandwiches. Prices for stays in January, February and March next year are from £72.50pp, per night including dinner, bed and breakfast. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Live Blog For more information, What is there to eat and drink there? Book a table in the hotel's award winning restaurant and treat yourself to a culinary experience that will indulge your senses. With a pianist tinkling the ivories, we enjoyed the excellent British cuisine- heritage tomatoes for starter, braised lamb shoulder and dauphinoise potato for main and sticky toffee pudding and lemon tart for dessert. What else is there to do at the hotel? Windermere is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long. Take a walk to Bowness and choose one of the three routes from Windermere Lake cruises. Advertisement The red cruise is a 75 minute trip to Ambleside with the option to stop and catch a later boat back. The hotel also encourages active breaks, with their Bring your Bike initiative, inviting cycling enthusiasts to embark on rides across the Lake district, with the new 'Bed for your bike' package, offering riders the ideal resting base before a day in the saddle. Is the hotel family-friendly? Yes, the hotel offers family friendly rooms, with extra space to provide families with the utmost comfort. Is there access for guests with disabilities? Yes, Lindeth Howe hotel is fully accessible for all guests, with certain ground floor rooms offering direct access to the gardens, as well as being fully compliant with accessibility standards. Advertisement Additionally, there are parking arrangements available for those blue badge holders which may be reserved upon request. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 3 The beautiful flower filled gardens which surround the Lindeth Howe Hotel Credit: supplied
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
The Lake District hotel that was owned by very famous English author
Read on for our other hotel reviews FULL STORY The Lake District hotel that was owned by very famous English author Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LINDETH Howe is a beautiful hotel surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty. Here's everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The woodland exterior surrounding the Lindeth Howe Hotel Credit: supplied 3 A cottage vibe themes the rooms Credit: supplied Where is the hotel? This charming hotel is found in a tranquil location off Lake Windermere, surrounded by the rolling hills and valleys of the Lake district. It is located less than half an hour from junction 36 of the M6. What is the hotel like? In the heart of the Lake District, Lindeth Howe was originally bought by children's author Beatrix Potter for her mother Helen Potter. Throughout the 19th century home, there are references to the writer. What are the rooms like? The traditional rooms have stunning views over Lake Windermere and the hotel's six acres of manicured gardens. Each superior room features Temple Spa skincare and shower products along with a selection of teas and a Krups coffee machine. If you're looking to indulge further, why not order from the hotel's room service menu, offering a selection of light snacks, beverages and freshly made sandwiches. Prices for stays in January, February and March next year are from £72.50pp, per night including dinner, bed and breakfast. For more information, follow this link. What is there to eat and drink there? Book a table in the hotel's award winning restaurant and treat yourself to a culinary experience that will indulge your senses. With a pianist tinkling the ivories, we enjoyed the excellent British cuisine- heritage tomatoes for starter, braised lamb shoulder and dauphinoise potato for main and sticky toffee pudding and lemon tart for dessert. What else is there to do at the hotel? Windermere is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long. Take a walk to Bowness and choose one of the three routes from Windermere Lake cruises. The red cruise is a 75 minute trip to Ambleside with the option to stop and catch a later boat back. The hotel also encourages active breaks, with their Bring your Bike initiative, inviting cycling enthusiasts to embark on rides across the Lake district, with the new 'Bed for your bike' package, offering riders the ideal resting base before a day in the saddle. Is the hotel family-friendly? Yes, the hotel offers family friendly rooms, with extra space to provide families with the utmost comfort. Is there access for guests with disabilities? Yes, Lindeth Howe hotel is fully accessible for all guests, with certain ground floor rooms offering direct access to the gardens, as well as being fully compliant with accessibility standards. Additionally, there are parking arrangements available for those blue badge holders which may be reserved upon request. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
The Lake District hotel that was owned by very famous English author
LINDETH Howe is a beautiful hotel surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty. Here's everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant. 3 3 Where is the hotel? This charming hotel is found in a tranquil location off Lake Windermere, surrounded by the rolling hills and valleys of the Lake district. It is located less than half an hour from junction 36 of the M6. What is the hotel like? In the heart of the Lake District, Lindeth Howe was originally bought by children's author Beatrix Potter for her mother Helen Potter. Throughout the 19th century home, there are references to the writer. What are the rooms like? The traditional rooms have stunning views over Lake Windermere and the hotel's six acres of manicured gardens. Each superior room features Temple Spa skincare and shower products along with a selection of teas and a Krups coffee machine. If you're looking to indulge further, why not order from the hotel's room service menu, offering a selection of light snacks, beverages and freshly made sandwiches. Prices for stays in January, February and March next year are from £72.50pp, per night including dinner, bed and breakfast. For more information, follow this link. What is there to eat and drink there? Book a table in the hotel's award winning restaurant and treat yourself to a culinary experience that will indulge your senses. With a pianist tinkling the ivories, we enjoyed the excellent British cuisine- heritage tomatoes for starter, braised lamb shoulder and dauphinoise potato for main and sticky toffee pudding and lemon tart for dessert. What else is there to do at the hotel? Windermere is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long. Take a walk to Bowness and choose one of the three routes from Windermere Lake cruises. The red cruise is a 75 minute trip to Ambleside with the option to stop and catch a later boat back. The hotel also encourages active breaks, with their Bring your Bike initiative, inviting cycling enthusiasts to embark on rides across the Lake district, with the new 'Bed for your bike' package, offering riders the ideal resting base before a day in the saddle. Is the hotel family-friendly? Yes, the hotel offers family friendly rooms, with extra space to provide families with the utmost comfort. Is there access for guests with disabilities? Yes, Lindeth Howe hotel is fully accessible for all guests, with certain ground floor rooms offering direct access to the gardens, as well as being fully compliant with accessibility standards. Additionally, there are parking arrangements available for those blue badge holders which may be reserved upon request. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 3
News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
‘Inspiration for the future': Princess Kate curates timeless treasures at London museum
Princess Catherine has curated a unique display at the V&A, showcasing costumes, paintings, and historical objects. Highlights of the display include a watercolour by Beatrix Potter and a 1960 ballet costume. Visitors can experience these objects up close through the museum's innovative 'Order an Object' service. A watercolour by beloved children's author Beatrix Potter and a fairy costume for a 1960 ballet are among the objects chosen by Britain's Princess Catherine for a display at an innovative UK museum. Catherine, the Princess of Wales, also known as Kate, chose costumes, paintings and furniture from the V&A's large collection for her 'mini display.' The princess's Makers and Creators display follows her visit to the museum's storehouse and new 'on-demand' visitor attraction last month. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) In a message from Kate, she wrote: 'Objects can tell a story. A collection of objects can create a narrative, both about our past and as inspiration for the future.' 'Individual, unique objects can come together to create a collective whole that helps us to explore our social and cultural experiences and the role we play in the wider tapestry of life.' Her selection of objects includes a blue-and-white Qing dynasty porcelain vase made between 1662 and 1722, a costume for the Fairy of the Woodland Glade by the designer Oliver Messel for the Royal Ballet's 1960 production of 'The Sleeping Beauty' and a watercolour painting of a forest glade by Potter. Other items include a handmade quilt from Wales, dating from 1830 to 1840, and a 15th-century earthenware tile from Somerset, a southern county. The mini display celebrates past creators and shows 'how historic objects can influence fashion, design, film, art, and creativity today,' said the V&A. It also mirrors Kate's love of nature and interest in nurturing educational development in young children. Visitors will be able to examine the objects up close by using the free Order an Object service. Members of the public can select items on the museum's online catalogue and book an appointment to spend time with the objects with the help of a museum staff member. One-fifth of the museum's total collection is available to be viewed and enjoyed in the four-storey building on the former site of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Catherine's display will be available for viewing at the V&A East Storehouse until early 2026.
