THE general manager of a historic country pub in the Lune Valley is celebrating two momentous career successes.

Not only has Tom Wilkinson, of The Fenwick, Claughton, been recognised in a prestigious national award, he is also set to see the fruition of adding nine bedrooms to the hostelry.

Owned by the award-winning Seafood Pub Company, which boasts six other venues across Lancashire, the pub will be the fourth in the group to feature accommodation, alongside the Assheton Arms in Downham, the Derby Arms in Longridge, and the Barley Mow in Pendle.

Joycelyn Neve, managing director of the group, said: “We’re really looking forward to the launch of our accommodation at the Fenwick”

“It’s been on the cards for a while and after careful consideration, planning and research, we’re sure that guests are going to love the new offering.”

General manager Tom Wilkinson, who has been with the company since 2013, has also been proudly shortlisted for Front of House Manager of the Year at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2016, for his enthusiasm and passion for the industry.