Windemere Hotel is set to undergo a substantial restoration following a multi-million-pound investment by its new owners BH Group.
The hotel, which dates to 1847 and overlooks Windermere from an elevated position above the town, closed at the end of the autumn half-term to allow refurbishment work to begin.
The contract for the project has been awarded to Marshall’s Building Contractors of Elland, Yorkshire.
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BH Group, which also owns the Swan Hotel at Newby Bridge, acquired the Windermere Hotel last year.
The company previously carried out a £7.5m refurbishment of the Swan and said the Windermere scheme would deliver a significant upgrade for both visitors and local residents.
Plans include a new reception area, bar, lounge and restaurant, alongside a full refit of all 75 bedrooms.
A spa and health club are also proposed, featuring a spa garden and a pool with views over the surrounding landscape.
The group said the project would preserve the building’s Lakeland slate exterior while modernising internal facilities.
BH Group aims to reopen the first phase of the hotel in early summer 2026. The completed redevelopment is expected to create up to 130 year-round jobs and provide additional supply-chain opportunities in the local economy.
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.”
