Boutique Five Star Hotel
Project Overview
5-Star Boutique Hotel
Location: Cartmel, South Lake District
Duration: 6 Months
Client: Dixon Grange
Project Highlights
This boutique five-star hotel project transformed a much-loved former bed and breakfast in the heart of Cartmel into a luxury hospitality destination. Inspired by leading boutique hotels from around the world, the development restored and elevated a valuable local asset, delivering 12 individually designed guest rooms and reintroducing the quality and prestige historically associated with Cark Manor. We provided commercial advice to support the developer’s self-delivery of the project.
The Challenge
The project operated under an extremely demanding programme, with just 10 days between acquisition and commencement on site. Strip-out works began before the final brief was fully defined, creating additional complexity as the design continued to evolve during construction. The ambition was to achieve five-star quality standards and service levels, with a target opening date only six months after acquisition. Success depended on managing procurement, sequencing specialist trades and maintaining rigorous quality control throughout a fast-moving programme.
Our Solution
The Outcome
The hotel was successfully restored and renovated to an exceptional standard, delivering 12 bespoke boutique bedrooms and a luxury guest experience befitting a five-star destination. The project brought a valued local property back into productive use and strengthened the Sedgwick Scott portfolio with a distinctive hospitality asset. Through effective programme management, proactive risk mitigation and a shared commitment to quality, the project achieved its vision of creating a best-in-class boutique hotel that combines heritage, craftsmanship and modern luxury.
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Client Testimonial
“Richards knowledge and input has been invaluable to me on my first project and new role in procurement; the project simply wouldn’t be at the stage it is without his guidance, particularly from my point of view and I am extremely grateful to him.”
Stacey Jones at Tangerine Group
