Hospitality Hub

Former supermarket deputy manager, Sue Grundy, has turned her dream into a reality, after purchasing a five-star guesthouse in Penrith.

Looking to maximise your greenspace for your customers, but not sure where to start? We caught up with Lynn Hill, garden design expert, on the benefits of bringing greenspace to your business.

Ian Craig, Senior Commercial Support Manager, talks to us about the crucial role he plays within the commercial team at The Cumberland in providing support to 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.

The Cumberland Building Society is looking to grow its lending to hospitality businesses by as much as 25 per cent this year.

The ‘Oscars’ of Cumbria’s tourism industry made an eagerly awaited comeback at this year’s awards, with the very best of the county’s vibrant visitor economy coming together to celebrate a host of trailblazing winners.


The Cumberland is delighted to announce it has joined forces with the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), the largest member organisation for tourism businesses in Scotland.

When the Blower family decided to relocate to the wild and rugged west coast of Scotland, they turned to The Cumberland for help to fund their business renting luxury self-catering holiday lodges.