MICHELIN Star Windermere restaurant The Samling is more than doubling its capacity in a new development.

The dining space will be expanded to provide dining for 48 people with bar area, chef’s table and wine cellar.

General Manager Alasdair Elwick said: “Over the past three years we have added a smokehouse, development kitchen and growing operation in order to continually improve our dining operation.”

“As a result of this improvement demand for our restaurant has dramatically increased and we haven’t been able to cater for this demand.

“Our new restaurant capacity will make it easier for people that aren’t staying at the hotel to dine.”