Lake District hotel plans luxury spa as refurbishment continues

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:57 · Archive

The Belsfield Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere has begun foundation work for a new luxury spa as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment.

The Belsfield Hotel at Kendal Road in Bowness-on-Windermere has begun measuring foundations for a new luxury spa facility. The hotel announced the development last week after sections of its gardens were removed to allow construction to begin.

The Grade II listed building, originally constructed in 1846 as a summer residence for Baroness Catherine de Sternberg, is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. The work includes upgraded bedrooms and public areas alongside a 'spectacular redevelopment' of the grounds. The hotel became part of a portfolio owned by Cumbrian entrepreneur Richard Berry in January, alongside the Lakes Hotel and Spa and the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa.

The Lake District National Park Authority granted planning permission earlier this month for the conversion of the former 'Ice House' pavilion into a cafe. The plans confirm that the building's long-established front veranda will remain in place, with side glass canopies to be added. Storage and toilet facilities will be provided through a small extension, and historic doorways will be reopened.

A spokesperson for The Belsfield Hotel said: 'An exciting day for us and Bowness as we start measuring for the foundations of our incredible new luxury spa. We'll be giving regular updates as it progresses.'

How it is being reported

• Foundations set out as new luxury spa on the way to Lake District hotelLast week, an update was shared by The Belsfield Hotel after the foundations were measured for the new facility.Cumberland News · 18 Oct, 06:00
• Foundations set out as new luxury spa on the way to Lake District hotelLast week, an update was shared by The Belsfield Hotel after the foundations were measured for the new facility.NW Evening Mail · 18 Oct, 06:00
• Foundations set out as new luxury spa on the way to Lake District hotelLast week, an update was shared by The Belsfield Hotel after the foundations were measured for the new facility.Westmorland Gazette · 18 Oct, 06:00

In this story: The Belsfield Hotel · Bowness-on-Windermere · Lake District National Park Authority · Richard Berry · Lakes Hotel and Spa · Beech Hill Hotel and Spa · Baroness Catherine de Sternberg

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