I was lucky enough to stay at The Plough at Lupton last week, whilst away for four days on a business photography course.
I was told it was a nice place, and was recommended by Aspire Photography training. As soon as I walked into the small reception area, I knew I was going to love my stay there.
When staying away, on your own as a female, you can often feel a little uncomfortable, BUT there was no need to feel that way here. The room and bathroom was lovely and I really liked the decor of the whole hotel and restaurant.
The first thing I did after checking in, was to enjoy a very long hot soak in the beautiful roll top bath. Next was supper, I was given a warm reception and felt very at home, eating on my own. There was a great choice of delicious things to eat as well as a Specials board. I decided to have the Smoked Chicken and spring onion risotto for starters, followed by Pan Fried fillet of cod, lemon and Parmesan herb crust, poached hens egg, on a crushed pink fir potatoes, chive butter and spinach. I then filled my boots by going all out for the Sticky Toffee Pudd, which was glorious. (Well I had, had a long drive and day) My two biggest passions are photography and F O O D, so I was so happy here.
Breakfast the next morning, certainly didn’t disappoint, I chose Eggs Benedict, which was beautifully cooked, I love a good poached egg, it was with pulled ham on toasted sough dough bread which had the most amazing texture and was from Lovingly Artisan (check them out) amazing baker!
http://www.lovinglyartisan.com/
I had a very inspirational four days on the Photography business course and met some really lovely people.
On Thursday, after my course finished for the day, I popped over to Lake Windermere, albeit briefly, but with only being 20 miles away, I felt it was rude not to see THE LAKE. It didn’t disappoint and I can’t wait to go back and have a longer stay next time.
Thursday at The Plough at Lupton, is Steak night. With it being a last but one day on the course, we all had a meal together, it was delicious and a lovely evening had by all.
My last morning, I had an alternative breakfast ‘Crushed Avocado, lemon, chilli, feta on toasted sourdough with a poached egg, oh my, it was superb.
I would highly recommend a Stay at The Plough at Lupton, you may wish to look them up here, it would make a great base if you want to explore the local area, that is full of the most beautiful rolling hills, and landscapes.
http://www.theploughatlupton.co.uk/
I would also recommend a course with Aspire Photography Training, they have various ones, that can suit any stage of a photographers career and they are set in the most beautiful location, an old stable block within the grounds of an old Manor.
http://www.aspirephotographytraining.co.uk/
I’m back home now, in sunny South Oxfordshire, eating much less and back to my Hiit / circuit training. Wonderful memories and looking forward to putting things I learnt into place for my photography business.
www.kathrynfellphotography.co.uk
kathrynfellphotography@hotmail.co.uk