Ullswater Inn reopens after multi-million refurb
Alongside this, the company revealed that more than 90% of available rooms were booked for the 16 and 17 February
The Ullswater Inn, owned by the Inn Collection Group, has reopened following a multi-million pound refurbishment.
The Ullswater Inn is the new identity bestowed upon the former Glenridding Hotel, following works which have transformed it into a new pub with rooms.
Taking 13-months to complete, the inn reopened on Valentine’s Day building on a heritage of providing hospitality of more than 160 years.
Converting the former reception and lounge space on the village side of the building into the new main bar, the installation of a new main staircase links this with the old Beckside bar, creating space for 254 covers.
Furthermore, fully refurbishing the existing bedrooms, the removal of a redundant spa area and the former Let It Brew coffee shop has also created additional bed spaces, taking the total number of rooms from 36 to 57.
On opening day more than 120 meals were ordered between noon and 9pm and more than 500 drinks were enjoyed too.
Alongside this, the company revealed that more than 90% of available rooms were booked for the 16 and 17 February.
Diane Lee-Lyons, general manager, said: “We had a good blend of customers coming by to see us on our first day, from people staying with us at the inn, day visitors to the village and locals who ventured down to see our new look first-hand.
“Having been shut since January last year, there was a definite air of anticipation as we got closer to the reopening, and it was lovely to hear people chatting warmly about the new look and what changes have been made. It really is a beautiful inn and I am just delighted that the doors are now open and we can get back to being somewhere that everyone in Glenridding can come in and enjoy.”
