Cark Manor is a period property in the Lake District operating as a luxury hotel. As part of its hospitality offering, the hotel commissioned Sorrells to design and build a bespoke wine cellar to house its collection and create a space for guest interaction.
The joinery is made from solid oak, finished with a light oil to retain the timber’s natural tone and grain. The room features standard bottle racking across all main wall sections, with a row of angled display shelves to showcase select wines.
The layout was designed to be practical for hotel operations and also to serve as a talking point for guests. The space can be used for private tastings or simply to provide a closer look at the wines on offer.
Soft integrated lighting provides functional illumination without affecting storage conditions. The result is a clean, organised wine cellar that aligns with the hotel’s interior character while improving the overall guest experience.
Cumbria, renowned in the UK for not only beautiful scenery, but also for a fantastic selection of restaurants is quickly becoming a destination for those looking for premium food and wine.
Cark Manor, the Cumbria Hotel, underwent a large-scale renovation in 2020. The newly refurbished, luxury manor house hotel offers guests a premium experience from where they sleep, to what they eat, and most importantly (for us!) what they drink! With an emphasis on a prestige wine list, Cark Manor wanted an optimal wine storage solution, thus came to Sorrells.
