Welcome to our Hospitality Hub’

At The Cumberland, we believe in a kinder approach to commercial lending

That's why we offer a fully relationship-managed service via a single point of contact from day one, ensuring you have a familiar touch point every time you need to speak to us. No call centres, no robots – commercial customers have access to a specialist lending expert dedicated to the needs of you and your business.

But that’s not all. With over 20 years of hospitality lending experience, our award-winning team of experts will be on hand to support you and your business every step of the way. What’s more - we’ve got real people making real decisions for real people like you, which means we consider each case on an individual basis.

We offer a range of hospitality lending solutions, specialising in hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and holiday lets. Browse our hospitality hub below for real stories, industry insights, top tips and more.

Kinder Banking... It's in our nature.

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Photo: Brooklands Guest House, 1 year on
Real Stories
Brooklands Guest House, 1 year on
Photo: The Cumberland expands Commercial operations into three new sectors
Spotlight
The Cumberland expands Commercial operations into three new sectors
Photo: Filey based Guest House secures funding from The Cumberland to continue family legacy
Real Stories
Filey based Guest House secures funding from The Cumberland to continue family legacy
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Sunnyside Guest House, Keswick
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Sunnyside Guest House, Keswick
Photo: Industry insights for Holiday Let owners
Industry Insights
Industry insights for Holiday Let owners
Photo: The Cumberland announces patronage of NACFB
Spotlight
The Cumberland announces patronage of NACFB
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Grange Manor, B&B
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Grange Manor, B&B
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: The Fox and Goose B&B
Real Stories, Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT: The Fox and Goose B&B
Photo: Industry leaders come together to support Scotland's hospitality businesses
Industry Insights
Industry leaders come together to support Scotland's hospitality businesses
Photo: Masterclass event to help tourism businesses plan for success
Spotlight
Masterclass event to help tourism businesses plan for success
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Cranleigh Boutique Hotel
Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT: Cranleigh Boutique Hotel
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Stanhill Court Hotel and View Hotel
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Stanhill Court Hotel and View Hotel
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Market Cross Guest House, North East England
SPOTLIGHT: Market Cross Guest House, North East England
Photo: Our key takeaways from the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference
Industry Insights
Our key takeaways from the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference
Photo: Penrith resident achieves lifelong dream of opening guest house
Penrith resident achieves lifelong dream of opening guest house
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: The Spires Serviced Apartments
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: The Spires Serviced Apartments
Photo: Reducing Food Waste
Industry Insights, Top Tips
Reducing Food Waste
Photo: Award-winning hotelier shares his tips for the festive trading period
Industry Insights
Award-winning hotelier shares his tips for the festive trading period
Photo: Green fingered colleagues from The Cumberland return to Cumbria Wildlife Trust for volunteering day
Community
Green fingered colleagues from The Cumberland return to Cumbria Wildlife Trust for volunteering day
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: A real estate consultant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: A real estate consultant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: An accountant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: An accountant's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: PERSPECTIVE: A solicitor's view on expanding your hospitality business
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE: A solicitor's view on expanding your hospitality business
Photo: Scottish Holiday Let business thriving thanks to investment from The Cumberland
Real Stories
Scottish Holiday Let business thriving thanks to investment from The Cumberland
Photo: The Cumberland expands its Commercial team with local hires
The Cumberland expands its Commercial team with local hires
Photo: Award-winning Scottish retreats expands its services following investment
Real Stories
Award-winning Scottish retreats expands its services following investment
Photo: The Cumberland invests over £45m into Scotland’s tourism sector
Real Stories
The Cumberland invests over £45m into Scotland’s tourism sector
Photo: Renowned hoteliers acquire historic Scottish Inn
Real Stories
Renowned hoteliers acquire historic Scottish Inn
Photo: The father and daughter duo celebrating holiday let success in Cornwall
Real Stories
The father and daughter duo celebrating holiday let success in Cornwall
Photo: The Cumberland continues to back Cumbrian businesses
Real Stories
The Cumberland continues to back Cumbrian businesses
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Peel Castle holiday let, Brampton
Real Stories
SPOTLIGHT: Peel Castle holiday let, Brampton
Photo: TripAdvisor reveals Scottish guest house as top destination for small stays in UK
Real Stories
TripAdvisor reveals Scottish guest house as top destination for small stays in UK
Photo: The Cumberland supports Michelin-listed Cumbrian restaurant in improving its services and facilities for customers
Real Stories
The Cumberland supports Michelin-listed Cumbrian restaurant in improving its services and facilities for customers
Photo: The Cumberland supports multi-million pound makeover of ‘fairytale’ Scottish wedding venue
Real Stories
The Cumberland supports multi-million pound makeover of ‘fairytale’ Scottish wedding venue
Photo: Boutique hotel in Oban listed in the top 25 hottest new hotels in the world
Real Stories
Boutique hotel in Oban listed in the top 25 hottest new hotels in the world
Photo: Being kinder to the planet can save costs for your business
Expert Advice
Being kinder to the planet can save costs for your business
Colleagues from The Cumberland volunteer with Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
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Photo: Continuing to support hospitality businesses across the UK
Industry Insights
Continuing to support hospitality businesses across the UK
Photo: Maximising greenspace: for your customers, your business and your environment
Expert Advice
Maximising greenspace: for your customers, your business and your environment
Photo: SPOTLIGHT: Ian Craig on supporting customers when they need it most
Expert Advice, Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT: Ian Craig on supporting customers when they need it most
Luxury, boutique hotel, No.17 The Promenade, has reopened under its new owner, unveiling a grand renovation, following a six-figure investment from The Cumberland.
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