A Lake District hotel is undergoing a multi-million-pound revamp and will create 130 jobs.
Work started on The Windermere Hotel last month.
One of the area’s oldest hotels, it opened in 1847 to coincide with the construction of the local railway.
Nearly 180 years on, 21st century upgrades are due to breathe new life into the Victorian landmark, its owners BH Group said.
The 75 bedrooms are being given a complete luxury refit, while the new spa and health club, including a spa garden and pool overlooking the surrounding landscape, is being created.
BH Group, a specialist group with a portfolio that includes venues in Falmouth, Blackpool, and Manchester, acquired the Windermere Hotel last year.
It took on the Swan Hotel at nearby Newby Bridge and transformed it into a luxury boutique hotel and spa following a £7.5 million refit.
Work at the Windermere Hotel is being carried out by building specialists Marshall’s Building Contractors from Elland in Yorkshire.
Plans have been unveiled to transform and upgrade the hotel to include a vibrant new reception area, bar, lounge and restaurant.
James Houlston, of BH Group, said: “We love the Lake District, having invested heavily in the Swan Hotel and Spa five years ago.
“The Windermere Hotel is so iconic for the town and region, with lots of potential waiting to be fulfilled, so we are delighted to award the contract to Marshalls, one of the best contractors in this field, whom we have worked with for many years.”
The group hopes the hotel will reopen in early summer 2026.
