A nine-bedroom hotel overlooking the Bassenthwaite Valley, on the market for  £1.245 million, has been sold.

The Ravenstone Lodge has been acquired by the owners of the neighbouring Ravenstone Manor Hotel.

The hotel was being marketed by the real estate firm Colliers.

Previously a trio of cottages, a coach house and stables attached to the Ravenstone Manor house, the lodge was converted into a hotel in the 1950s.

For the past 15 years, the business was owned and carefully refurbished by Mike and Jane Cornish, who confirmed the sale as they prepare to retire.

Mike Cornish said: “We’ve had a great time running our own business in these beautiful surroundings, creating a hotel we’re proud of and making many memories with our guests.

"We’re really pleased to be handing the business over to a company that is really dedicated to preserving high quality hospitality in the region.”

The lodge is set to blend back into the folds of Ravenstone Manor, as its new operators, Mawdsley Bleachers Limited, manage the nearby hotel along with three other establishments within the Lake District National Park.

Charlie Mawdsley from Mawdsley Bleachers Limited said: "We’re delighted to have acquired Ravenstone Lodge and are looking forward to bringing it within our current offering.

"The Lake District National Park continues to be a strong draw for domestic and international tourism thanks to its stunning scenery and the quality of activities available within the region."