Sense of Place Case Studies

The case studies below detail how each tourism provider has innovatively and successfully used Sense of Place to the benefit of their business. Each contains a description of how the business is using ‘sense of place'.

Some of the businesses featured below have the benefit of resources that other businesses are unable to emulate (e.g. farm estates, mountain forests), but the underlying messages are still relevant.

Hopefully the case studies will inspire you to do likewise!

• Farfield Mill, Sebergh (visitor attraction - arts and crafts)
• George and Dragon, Clifton (pub/restaurant)
• The Highwayman, Kirkby Lonsdale (pub/restaurant)
• Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal (farm shop)
• Lowther House, Whitehaven (B&B)
• Monkhouse Hill Cottages, Caldbeck (self-catering)
• Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass (visitor attraction - transport)
• Rothay Manor, Anbleside (hotel)
• Shacklabank, Sedbergh (B&B/walking holidays)
• Whinlatter Forest Park, Braithwaite (outdoor activities)
• Wilf's Café, Staveley (café)
• Willowford, Gilsland (B&B/guest house)