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Derelict Windermere hotel transformed into 17-suite apart-hotel

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 17:23 · Archive

The former Grey Walls Hotel in Windermere is being transformed into a luxury apart-hotel with 17 suites, set to open in December 2026.

The former Grey Walls Hotel in Windermere has undergone a multi-million-pound transformation into a luxury apart-hotel, set to open in December 2026. The landmark building, which stood untouched and in severe disrepair for five years, is being restored by luxury holiday accommodation brand Cradel Haus, led by North West-based husband-and-wife team Craig and Del Parsons.

The building was originally established as a traditional hotel and later became a pub. Where the abandoned bar and upper levels once stood, 17 stylish apart-hotel suites, studios and rooms have been created. The apart-hotel model combines the flexibility of self-contained luxury suites with hotel-level service.

Apartments are equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and technology, sumptuous soft furnishings and underfloor heating. A self-check-in system is in place, with amenities including private parking and electric vehicle charging. The design retains the building's character whilst offering sophistication and sustainability, similar to Cradel Haus' other Lake District property, Fair Rigg in Bowness-on-Windermere.

The project is designed to attract year-round visitors to Cumbria and is structured to encourage guests to dine out and shop nearby, generating footfall for Windermere's independent businesses. The development is prioritising local tradespeople, including Oakden, a family-run building firm based in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Derelict Windermere hotel transformed into 17-suite apart-hotel
Image: Westmorland Gazette

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In this story: Grey Walls Hotel · Windermere · Cradel Haus · Craig Parsons · Del Parsons · Cumbria · Oakden · Fair Rigg

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