Cumbria
Stay informed on Cumbria’s hotel sector, where Lake District retreats and charming coastal inns shape diverse guest demand. This section covers new openings—from boutique lakeside hotels to countryside manor conversions—alongside performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning consents, refurbishment projects and investment deals, plus analysis of seasonal tourism peaks during summer festivals and winter walking seasons. Whether you manage a family-friendly resort in Keswick or a boutique B&B near Windermere, this hub delivers the news and intel you need to thrive in Cumbria’s hospitality landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -10 JunePeople
Lindeth Howe celebrates century of service by staff
Lake District hotel, Lindeth Howe, has achieved a milestone in staff retention, with seven key team members representing a combined 100 years of service at the property. Located near Lake Windermere and once owned by children’s author Beatrix Potter, the hotel’s achievement “stands out” in an industry where staff turnover…
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May- 2025 -15 MayHotels
The Royal Oak in Keswick reopens after £1m refurb
The Royal Oak in Keswick has reopened following a £1.1m refurbishment. Thwaites, the hospitality group that owns the inn, closed the site in March to allow for “major upgrades” to all areas of the property. With interiors designed by Nanu Group, the inn now features “cosy corners”, a new snug…
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14 MayHotel Brands
Whitbread to transform Carlisle Central Plaza site into Premier Inn hotel
Whitbread has secured the former Central Plaza site in Carlisle with the intention of redeveloping it into a 104-bedroom Premier Inn hotel. The former Central Plaza site has been without an owner for several years and has been subject to escheat by The Crown Estate. Carlisle City Council demolished and…
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7 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 7/5/25
Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort in Scotland has reopened after a £20m refurbishment, transforming the five-star hotel into a luxury destination with 74 redesigned rooms and suites. Highlights include a new palm-canopied reception area, a private cinema, gaming and billiards rooms, and expansive spa facilities. The central hub, The…
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7 MayHotel Brands
BWH Hotels adds seven sites to portfolio in Q1
BWH Hotels has added seven new independent hotels to its portfolio of more than 230 hotels across Great Britain in the first quarter. The acquisitions mark another step towards BWH Hotels’ five-year plan of adding 100 new properties to the brand across the UK, as it aims to reach 20,000…
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2 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 2/5/25
Farlam Hall in Cumbria has unveiled The Sycamore Retreat, a new wellness space offering holistic treatments in partnership with Gaia Skincare. Designed by hotel owner and yoga practitioner Kathy Mares, the retreat includes therapies such as hot stone massages and facials. The calming interior features soft purples, greys, and wood…
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2 MayHotels
Farlam Hall launches new wellness room for guests
Farlam Hall has announced the launch of a new wellness space, The Sycamore Retreat. Located in the Cumbrian countryside, the new therapy room invites guests to experience skincare treatments designed to promote relaxation, mindfulness and overall well-being. The Sycamore Retreat at the 18-bedroom Relais and Châteaux and PoB Hotel embraces…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilHotels
Cumbria’s Augill Castle hits the market for £1.75m
Augill Castle, a historic hotel and venue in the Cumbrian countryside, has hit the market with a freehold asking price of £1,750,000. Built in the early 1800s in a neo-Gothic style, the Victorian property features 14 boutique-style guest bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, a series of grand rooms including a…
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9 AprilHotels
Wheyrigg Hall Hotel in Cumbria sold to new owners
Wheyrigg Hall Hotel in Cumbria has been sold to new owners for the first time in 35 years for an undisclosed price.The 18-bedroom hotel with caravan pitches is located close to Wigton, Silloth and the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hotel’s former owner, Helen Benson, purchased the…
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3 AprilHotels
Edenhall Country House Hotel in Cumbria hits the market for £1.3m
Edenhall Country House Hotel in Eden Valley near Penrith, Cumbria, has hit the market at an asking price of £1,295,000 freehold. The hotel comprises 25 ensuite guest bedrooms as well as a bar, restaurant, function room and conservatory. In addition to a two-bedroom owners’ apartment, there is also a three-bedroom…
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