A SPECIALIST interiors business has played a key role in the transformation of a landmark Lake District inn.

Ghyll House Upholstery and Design was part of the team involved in the multi-million pound revamp of The Coniston Inn, formerly The Waterhead Hotel, on the shores of Coniston Water in the English Lake District.

The historic 42-bedroom pub with rooms reopened last month following an 18-month redevelopment.

As part of the work, the Ghyll House team created curtains and blinds throughout the venue, and recovered chairs in the bedrooms and fixed seating in the bar area.

Joe McAlpine, Ghyll House general manager, said: “It was great to be part of such a big project in the heart of the Lake District.

“We were able to use our expertise to deliver stylish and practical upholstery and soft furnishings as part of this major refurbishment.”

Mr McAlpine and the Ghyll House team worked on dozens of pieces of furniture at their base at Mealsgate, near Cockermouth.

The team used a specific palette of fabrics in their renovation, which was in keeping with the new look of the inn.

Chris Moor, operations manager for The Inn Collection Group, which owns The Coniston Inn, said they were delighted to work with a Cumbrian company that delivered such a quality service.

He said: “The Inn Collection Group pride themselves on their local and community connections.

“We were delighted to work with a Cumbrian company of the calibre of Ghyll House who provided the upholstery fabrics and soft furnishings for our exciting new Coniston Inn as part of its multi-million pound refurbishment.

“The design brief included fabrics that would both be in keeping with the surroundings and the inn’s classic heritage while being practical and hard wearing as our inns are all walkers, outdoors and pet friendly.

"We want customers to feel relaxed and at home when they enter our doors whether they are enjoying an evening out, or have stepped straight off the fells.