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Family-owned inn and restaurant, The Longlands, located in Tewitfield near Carnforth, has revealed the full extent of its £450k renovation.
Since reopening, its restaurant has reportedly catered for more than 12,000 covers, which is an increase of around 300 more diners compared to the same period in 2021. Since converting the previous function suite into a larger space for diners, the Lapwing Bar and Dining Room, the venue has been able to cater for an additional 30-40 covers per sitting.
The new bar and dining room also has a custom-designed curved wooden bar with marble effect surface spanning the entire bar area. The bar also has handmade furniture by Lancashire’s Paul Case Furniture, complemented by a bespoke wine station. Seating options include raised banquette booths, window seats, and tall bar tables and stools.
In addition, feature walls have been painted with Dulux Heritage colour palettes, utilising ‘Olive Tree’ and ‘Midnight Teal’ to “reflect the inn’s picturesque countryside and canalside location”.
The Longlands refurbishment is said to be only the beginning of a wider five year programme of investment from the group of family-owned Inn and Restaurants, which also includes Plato’s in Kirkby Lonsdale and The New Inn at Yealand.
A second phase of exterior work at The Longlands will include an outside bike wash area with shelter, which is due to be completed by September, followed by two new bedrooms increasing the number of rooms to 13.
Fiona Robinson, co-owner, said: “This is by far the biggest investment we have made at The Longlands, so it’s been really exciting seeing everything come together and everyone’s reaction to the changes. It’s had a stylish yet authentic makeover taking care to keep the relaxed countryside coaching house atmosphere that our customers know and love.
“We’ve increased the number of covers in the restaurant and provided more jobs across the front of the house, kitchen, and housekeeping. We also took great care to use talented and skilled local tradespeople and suppliers wherever possible.”
She added: “It really was brilliant to see how all the trades came together and how efficient the whole project was. The co-ordination of all the trades was unreal and we’re delighted with the results.”
