A Lake District hotel is celebrating its first year of trading following a massive revamp.
The Waterhead Inn in Ambleside, part of The Inn Collection Group, underwent a multi-million-pound overhaul last year.
Almost 30,000 people have rested their heads after a day full of Lakeland adventures in one of the 56 bedrooms in the last year, while 39,000 plates of food have been served by the completely refurbished kitchen.
Fish and chips was the most favourite dish with diners, accounting for almost 10% of meals served with 3,757 portions sold while pub food favourites the house burger and pies of the week have seen 2,981 and 2,239 orders respectively.
Just shy of 13,000 pints of Madri have been pulled, while Pinot Grigio has been the most popular wine, with 3,700 glasses served.
The inn has also demonstrated its heart over the last year, with donations totalling £2,500 to a range of local causes via its Give Inn Back.
It joined forces with fellow sites The Wateredge Inn and The Temperance Inn to contribute £4,000 to the Ambleside Christmas Lights fund and hosted a complimentary Christmas lunch for older members of the community.
Aiming to help combat some of the loneliness that can occur during the festive season, 80 guests were treated to an afternoon of good company, festive cheer and a superb three-course lunch.
It is an event that will return this December and is targeting an even bigger attendance.
General manager Daryl Hardy said: “It’s been an incredible first year at The Waterhead Inn with so many people coming in for food, drink or to stay.
“The team have done a cracking job since reopening to make the most of the investment made into the inn and the consistent level of positive feedback is reward for what they are doing.
“We were delighted to be one of The Inn Collection Group sites to pick up a 2024 Traveller’s Choice Award from Tripadvisor and we’ll be aiming to keep these standards high.
“We’re enjoying a good summer so far and hopefully those staying with us in the coming weeks are looking forward to their stay with confidence in what they are going to experience.”
