Welcome to our Hospitality Hub’

At The Cumberland, we believe in a kinder approach to commercial lending

That's why we offer a fully relationship-managed service via a single point of contact from day one, ensuring you have a familiar touch point every time you need to speak to us. No call centres, no robots – commercial customers have access to a specialist lending expert dedicated to the needs of you and your business.

But that’s not all. With over 20 years of hospitality lending experience, our award-winning team of experts will be on hand to support you and your business every step of the way. What’s more - we’ve got real people making real decisions for real people like you, which means we consider each case on an individual basis.

We offer a range of hospitality lending solutions, specialising in hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and holiday lets. Browse our hospitality hub below for real stories, industry insights, top tips and more.

Kinder Banking... It's in our nature.

Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Stanhill Court Hotel and View Hotel
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Stanhill Court Hotel and View Hotel
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Market Cross Guest House, North East England
SPOTLIGHT: Market Cross Guest House, North East England
Photo: Our key takeaways from the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference
Industry Insights
Our key takeaways from the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference
Photo: Penrith resident achieves lifelong dream of opening guest house
Penrith resident achieves lifelong dream of opening guest house
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: The Spires Serviced Apartments
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: The Spires Serviced Apartments
Photo: Reducing Food Waste
Industry Insights, Top Tips
Reducing Food Waste
Photo: Award-winning hotelier shares his tips for the festive trading period
Industry Insights
Award-winning hotelier shares his tips for the festive trading period
Photo: Green fingered colleagues from The Cumberland return to Cumbria Wildlife Trust for volunteering day
Community
Green fingered colleagues from The Cumberland return to Cumbria Wildlife Trust for volunteering day
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: A real estate consultant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: A real estate consultant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: An accountant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: An accountant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: A solicitor's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: A solicitor's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: Scottish Holiday Let business thriving thanks to investment from The Cumberland
Real Stories
Scottish Holiday Let business thriving thanks to investment from The Cumberland
Photo: The Cumberland expands its Commercial team with local hires
The Cumberland expands its Commercial team with local hires
Photo: Expanding your hospitality business during uncertain times
Expert Advice
Expanding your hospitality business during uncertain times
Photo: Award-winning Scottish retreats expands its services following investment
Real Stories
Award-winning Scottish retreats expands its services following investment
Photo: The Cumberland invests over £45m into Scotland’s tourism sector
Real Stories
The Cumberland invests over £45m into Scotland’s tourism sector
Photo: Renowned hoteliers acquire historic Scottish Inn
Real Stories
Renowned hoteliers acquire historic Scottish Inn
Photo: The father and daughter duo celebrating holiday let success in Cornwall
Real Stories
The father and daughter duo celebrating holiday let success in Cornwall
Photo: The Cumberland continues to back Cumbrian businesses
Real Stories
The Cumberland continues to back Cumbrian businesses
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Peel Castle holiday let, Brampton
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Peel Castle holiday let, Brampton
Photo: Why a relationship managed service matters now more than ever
Industry Insights
Why a relationship managed service matters now more than ever
Photo: TripAdvisor reveals Scottish guest house as top destination for small stays in UK
Real Stories
TripAdvisor reveals Scottish guest house as top destination for small stays in UK
Photo: The Cumberland supports Michelin-listed Cumbrian restaurant in improving its services and facilities for customers
Real Stories
The Cumberland supports Michelin-listed Cumbrian restaurant in improving its services and facilities for customers
Photo: The Cumberland supports multi-million pound makeover of ‘fairytale’ Scottish wedding venue
Real Stories
The Cumberland supports multi-million pound makeover of ‘fairytale’ Scottish wedding venue
Photo: Boutique hotel in Oban listed in the top 25 hottest new hotels in the world
Real Stories
Boutique hotel in Oban listed in the top 25 hottest new hotels in the world
Photo: Being kinder to the planet can save costs for your business
Expert Advice
Being kinder to the planet can save costs for your business
Colleagues from The Cumberland volunteer with Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
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Photo: Continuing to support hospitality businesses across the UK
Industry Insights
Continuing to support hospitality businesses across the UK
Photo: Maximising greenspace: for your customers, your business and your environment
Expert Advice
Maximising greenspace: for your customers, your business and your environment
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Ian Craig on supporting customers when they need it most
Expert Advice, Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT: Ian Craig on supporting customers when they need it most
Luxury, boutique hotel, No.17 The Promenade, has reopened under its new owner, unveiling a grand renovation, following a six-figure investment from The Cumberland.
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Photo: The Cumberland leads the way in hospitality lending
Industry Insights
The Cumberland leads the way in hospitality lending
Photo: Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022: trailblazing winners revealed
Industry Insights
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022: trailblazing winners revealed
Photo: Ravendere Retreats: sustainable meets luxury on the North Devon coast
Real Stories
Ravendere Retreats: sustainable meets luxury on the North Devon coast
Photo: Windermere's Cedar Manor named best luxury hotel in UK
Real Stories
Windermere's Cedar Manor named best luxury hotel in UK
Photo: The Cumberland joins Scottish Tourism Alliance
Industry Insights
The Cumberland joins Scottish Tourism Alliance
Photo: Family relocate to Scottish coast to realise luxury lodge dream
Real Stories
Family relocate to Scottish coast to realise luxury lodge dream
Photo: Family Business Awards crowns regional champions in front of capacity crowd
Family Business Awards crowns regional champions in front of capacity crowd
Photo: The Cumberland backs Lake District hospitality industry with Windermere B&B deal
Real Stories
The Cumberland backs Lake District hospitality industry with Windermere B&B deal
Photo: The Cumberland secures deal for iconic island hotel
Real Stories
The Cumberland secures deal for iconic island hotel