Lake District's Scafell Hotel delays reopening to November

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

The Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite has delayed its reopening from October 26 to November 2 following extensive restoration.

The Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite has delayed its reopening from an originally announced date of October 26 to Monday, November 2. The historic hotel announced the postponement through a Facebook post stating 'See you all on November 2!'.

The hotel had been closed for more than two years before the sale. It shut its doors in January 2024 after operating for over 50 years under its previous ownership. It was subsequently purchased by a Manchester-based investment company, which announced plans to restore the property and return it to operation.

Before its closure, the Scafell Hotel featured 23 en-suite bedrooms, extensive public areas, and the Riverside Bar. The building has historical significance, originally constructed in the early 19th century as a private residence for artist Mary Barker before later becoming a coaching inn and hotel.

The hotel's booking systems are expected to go live shortly, with both telephone and online bookings anticipated to become available ahead of the November reopening. The new owners have undertaken extensive restoration work during the property's closure to prepare it for welcoming guests once more.

How it is being reported

• Historic Lake District hotel delays reopening after two-year closureA historic Lake District hotel, which has been closed for more than two years, has delayed its long-awaited reopening.Westmorland Gazette · 28 Oct, 15:28
• Historic Lake District hotel delays reopening after two-year closureA historic Lake District hotel, which has been closed for more than two years, has delayed its long-awaited reopening.Cumberland News · 28 Oct, 15:28
• Historic Lake District hotel delays reopening after two-year closureA historic Lake District hotel, which has been closed for more than two years, has delayed its long-awaited reopening.NW Evening Mail · 28 Oct, 15:28
• Historic Lake District hotel delays reopening after two-year closureA historic Lake District hotel, which has been closed for more than two years, has delayed its long-awaited reopening.Whitehaven News · 28 Oct, 15:28

In this story: Scafell Hotel · Rosthwaite · Lake District · Mary Barker · Manchester

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