Set within 18 acres of the Lake District National Park, warm hospitality and contemporary comfort combine with breathtaking views over Ullswater and the fells.
Another Place Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest's holiday.
Another Place, The Lake is for taking it easy with your favourite people, exploring the wilderness, swimming beneath a full moon, paddleboarding across the lake, eating and drinking well, letting go and having a good time.
Our team work together to bring this experience to life. Together, we embrace nature, community, and take pride in our values and the work life balance we believe in, creating a harmony of energy, adventure, and calm.
A perfect base for those who love to move, explore, and immerse themselves in the outdoors, here days begin with strolls along the lakeshore, and end with a paddle across the water as the sun sets.
Our Gardener Role
We're looking for a Gardener to support our small team in maintaining our grounds, You'll be tending to our grass, borders, fields, and parking areas at our hotel, Another Place, The Lake and at our pub The Brackenrigg Inn.
Existing within an historic Hampshire stately home, dating back to 1857, our hotel is rich in unique in character and heritage, and offers formal listed gardens designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll.
Our pub is also cherished part of our local community. Situated on Ullswater's northeast shore, The Brackenrigg Inn is a five-minute walk from the hotel and features six acres of meadows, reflecting our passion for our historical roots and wider cultural and natural connection to the area.
Our grounds are a continual source of inspiration for our guests and team, and we take great pride in ensuring that they showcase the beauty and wonder of our landscape.
In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you'll find yourself in a supportive group of likeminded people with a shared outlook on life, where friendship, connection, flexibility, variety and challenge make every working day worthwhile.
As Our Gardener You'll Be
Maintaining our grass and lawns.
Maintaining our flower beds.
Weeding our beds and paths.
Trimming hedges.
Leaf blowing.
Keeping our drives free of leaves and debris.
Supporting with general gardening duties.
Developing and maintaining our kitchen garden.
Ensuring equipment is maintained in good & safe working order.
The Skills You'll Be Sharing With Us
Previous experience of working within gardening or landscaping
Ability to safely use and maintain gardening tools and machinery
A self-motivated self-started with a team-centred approach
Excellent attention to detail
Responsible, reliable, and dependable
Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Standard knowledge of plants, shrubs, and seasonal planting requirements
Knowledge of basic health & safety procedures in an outdoor working environment
Comfortable undertaking duties that involve manual handling and physical activity
Experience with lawn care, pruning, and general grounds maintenance (desirable)
Awareness of environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening practices (desirable)
Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team is reflected in our exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
What We'll Offer You In Return
A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space and Glasshouse
Team social events throughout the year
Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration.
If you would love to join us as our Gardener apply now and be part of our journey at The Lake, a wonderful place to work.