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the World Of Hospitality
Ben CunLiffe
Ben Cunliffe Architects
Converting the derelict coach house at Gilpin Hotel
and Lake House felt like completing the last piece of
the jigsaw puzzle for Ben Cunliffe Architects. Having
worked with the Cunliffe family, (Ben’s parents are
the owners, John and Christine Cunliffe) for 15 years
renovating the estate, the amazing early Victorian
Pattinson barn, complete with many original features
was crying out to be renovated.
A new Asian fusion restaurant, aptly named Gilpin
Spice, together with private dining room, cinema
room and gallery space was conceived. In typical
Asian style diners are invited to sit at the kitchen bar
to watch their food being prepared by the team of
dedicated chefs. Space for the new restaurant kitchens
was at a premium so a new glazed gable was added to
the existing building giving commanding views over
the Gilpin Estate and Cumbrian Fells. Store rooms and