About Hobson's Bar

Designed by Denise Green Interiors, Hobson’s contains an eclectic mix of materials with a theme running through them – all natural, found objects from the Langdale Estate and its surroundings. The tables and bar are made of Green Oak from fallen trees and an impressive tree root, rescued from the River Kent, has become an attractive coffee table base. A collage across the expanse of the rear wall is made purely from objects retrieved from Langdale and creates an eye-catching feature.

Nick Lancaster, General Manager says “Many of our timeshare lodge owners and hotel guests were keen to see Hobson’s return. I am delighted that, by listening to our customers, we can welcome them and future guests to the new Hobson’s ”.

Hobson’s gets its name from a wool merchant Nathaniel Hobson, who sought shelter from a snow storm in Elterwater. He was taken in by Jonas Craig, foreman of the local gunpowder works, and the two men enjoyed a little too much strong beer. Craig was still tipsy the morning after and managed to cause an almighty explosion. By means of explanation he said “it was Hobson’s fault”. The saying has been used locally ever since.