Carnforth inn and restaurant invests £500k for refurb
The family-owned Longlands Inn and Restaurant at Tewitfield, near Carnforth has committed to an ongoing reinvestment programme at the popular canalside venue.
Since 2022, owners, The Robinson family, have spent more than £500k on a stylish bar and restaurant redesign and renovation, kitchen refurbishment, investment in outdoor spaces, and refreshing the onsite one and two-bedroomed self-catering cottages.
Similar levels of investment are planned over the next five years with work taking place on improving the car park and entrance area and refurbishing hotel bedrooms and bathrooms, taking overall investment to more than £1m.
Despite negotiating challenging times for the hospitality industry, The Longlands business model means the family can keep reinvesting in the much-loved inn and restaurant bought by Barry Robinson in 1991.
Barry’s daughter and co-owner, Fiona Robinson, said: “We’re very proud, especially in the current climate, that we’re constantly able to keep reinvesting in the Longlands. We run a tight budget and our attention to detail and micromanagement enable us to get everything we can out of the business. This helps us focus on how to keep growing, keep investing, and finding new ways to make The Longlands a special overall experience for our customers.”
Growth at The Longlands has increased year on year to be more than 35 per cent up on pre-Covid levels.
Covers have increased in the restaurant, and there’s been a 40 per cent jump in one-night stays, due in part to The Longlands accessibility to the motorway for people travelling north to staycation in Scotland or down to the south coast.
Fiona added: “The growth in overnight stays is pleasing as we see it as a great way for people to experience The Longlands for the first time. This inevitably leads to another stop on their return leg or people booking to come back for an extended stay after they’ve been once.
"The journey is a big part of your holiday and after a long drive, there’s nothing better than discovering a relaxed and welcoming countryside, dog-friendly inn in a great location with a friendly team and excellent food and drink.”
Two new ‘Lapwing’ bedrooms have already had a complete redesign in 2026, maintaining The Longlands classic coaching house style with contemporary touches, luxury fabrics and furnishings, fashionable lighting, and Mediterranean-inspired shower rooms.
For more information on The Longlands Inn & Restaurant, visit https://longlandshotel.co.uk/