Castle fit for a King
One of north Lancashire's iconic buildings has been rescued from years of neglect. Thousands of people driving through the village of Hornby will have spotted the sad decline of the Castle Hotel, once a cornerstone of the community.
But now developers have spent £2.5 million, turning it into two cottages and four apartments. known as Lingard Gate, together with and ajoining inn and bistro.
Lancashire Life September 2011
One of north Lancashire's iconic buildings has been rescued from years of neglect. Thousands of people driving through the village of Hornby will have spotted the sad decline of the Castle Hotel, once a cornerstone of the community.
But now developers have spent £2.5 million, turning it into two cottages and four apartments. known as Lingard Gate, together with and ajoining inn and bistro.
Lancashire Life September 2011
NEW life has been breathed into an historic building in Hornby following a £2.5m redevelopment.
The centuries-old former Castle Hotel in Main Street has been converted into two cottages and four apartments known as Lingard Gate, together with an ajoining inn and bistro.
An archaeological survey commissioned by developers Applethwaite found that the grouping of Grade II listed buildings was an important part of the historic fabric of Hornby, occupying a site of considerable prestige from at least the end of the medieval period.
Lancaster Guardian, Thursday July 21st, 2011
The centuries-old former Castle Hotel in Main Street has been converted into two cottages and four apartments known as Lingard Gate, together with an ajoining inn and bistro.
An archaeological survey commissioned by developers Applethwaite found that the grouping of Grade II listed buildings was an important part of the historic fabric of Hornby, occupying a site of considerable prestige from at least the end of the medieval period.
Lancaster Guardian, Thursday July 21st, 2011
Just minutes away from the shops, restaurants and amenities of of Windermere, sits Birthwaite Edge - a large house set amid beautiful landscaped gardens.
Thanks to a sensitive restoration and conversion project by award-winning property developers Applethwaite, fresh life has been injected into this traditional lakeland house, with seven luxury apartments combining character features, contemporary living and a real sense of community spirit. You quickly realise the large amount of time, skill and expertise that is required to create modern living spaces within an old building.
Residents Fred and Dorothy Tilney are delighted with their new home. "it is very peaceful but at the same time everything is on your doorstep, we are thrilled to bits" said Mr Tilney.
Westmorland Gazette 3rd October 2008
Thanks to a sensitive restoration and conversion project by award-winning property developers Applethwaite, fresh life has been injected into this traditional lakeland house, with seven luxury apartments combining character features, contemporary living and a real sense of community spirit. You quickly realise the large amount of time, skill and expertise that is required to create modern living spaces within an old building.
Residents Fred and Dorothy Tilney are delighted with their new home. "it is very peaceful but at the same time everything is on your doorstep, we are thrilled to bits" said Mr Tilney.
Westmorland Gazette 3rd October 2008
“Having spent the best part of six months whinging with regard to the size and proposed content of the ‘Royal’ development in the centre of Bowness, I would like to congratulate Robert Hughes, Applethwaite and Eric Wright Construction on what has proved so far to be an absolute asset to the village. Jolly smart it looks. Well done.”
Westmorland Gazette 7th September 2007 (Extract from letters page)
Westmorland Gazette 7th September 2007 (Extract from letters page)
“The Ferry House, a luxury housing development situated in an unrivalled position on the shores of Windermere has proved a hit with three reservations secured in the first week of going on sale.”
Westmorland Gazette 2nd June 2006
Westmorland Gazette 2nd June 2006
“Windward, Windermere Marina Village: Built by renowned local builder Robert Hughes, this house is perched on the edge of Lake Windermere overlooking the marina and has stunning views. . . .
Ups: The attention to detail is obsessive
Downs: You need a yacht to fit in with your neighbour”
Insider December 2004
Ups: The attention to detail is obsessive
Downs: You need a yacht to fit in with your neighbour”
Insider December 2004
“Maple Grove has strengthened its Cumbrian operations by joining forces with Kendal-based residential property developer Robert Hughes to form Applethwaite, a joint venture company that will take on niche residential and mixed use schemes in Cumbria and beyond.”
Insider December 2004
Insider December 2004
“Award winning Kendal based Robert Hughes limited and Maple Grove Developments have joined forces to form the new company, called Applethwaite.”
Westmorland Gazette 8th October 2004
Westmorland Gazette 8th October 2004
“Robert Hughes Limited was one of 4 firms from across the country to receive a commendation in the Customer First Awards, which are open the house bulders... rubbing shoulders with some of the industries biggest names. The company achieved above average in every category and had not a single claim made against the building guarantee since becoming a member of the scheme.”
Westmorland Gazette 1st October 2004
Westmorland Gazette 1st October 2004
“While the setting is very special it is matched by the conversion work at Hampsfield House, carried out sympathetically with the original building.”
Living Edge January 2003
Living Edge January 2003
