The owners of Farlam Hall in the Lake District have placed the property on the market, as they plan to retire.
Trading will continue as normal at the 18-bedroom country house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant, which is run day-to-day by chef patron Hrishikesh Desai and finance director Karen Baybutt.
American couple Joseph Walter and Kathy Mares acquired Farlam Hall in 2019 from the the Quinion family, who had owned the hotel for over 40 years.
The property, a Grade II-listed country house, is set within a private six-acre estate and is home to the Michelin-starred Cedar Tree restaurant. The hotel is a member of Relais & Chateaux, PoB Hotels, Michelin Guide and Conde Nast Johansens Guides.
Walter and Mares commented: “Ever since our first stay in Cumbria, we have loved being part of Farlam Hall and watching it grow but, after many happy years, we are now planning our retirement. This decision is about timing and personal circumstances, not the hotel’s performance. With the superb and energetic Chef Hrishikesh at the helm, Farlam Hall is trading strongly, and our focus throughout is to protect what makes it special and ensure continuity for our staff and guests. We have no doubt that new owners will unleash a new era and take Farlam Hall from strength to strength.”
Chef Hrishikesh Desai added: “We have loved working with the existing owners who have helped to create a stunning hotel and restaurant experience in the north of England. While myself and the Farlam Hall team wish them well in retirement, we also look forward to welcoming new owners who can continue the impressive legacy and build further growth in this beautiful part of Cumbria. In the meantime, it is business as usual as we welcome guests for 2026 and continue to focus on the highest quality of service.”
The sale of Farlam Hall will be managed by Knight Frank. Throughout the sales process, Farlam Hall will continue to operate as normal with no changes to day-to-day operations.
