One of Nottinghamshire's most stunning venues has been put up for sale for a cool £5.4m. The Grade II* listed Lakeside restaurant and bar, near Arnold, is believed to have been closed for several weeks with diners complaining about not being able to book and finding the gates locked.
Over the last two decades millions of pounds have been spent on transforming the former Victorian pumping station by a succession of different owners. The latest were Amy Harrad and Richard Berridge in 2020, who reopened the scenic grounds, off the A60, in April 2021 after a £7m makeover. Ms Harrad resigned as a director a year later.
The revamp included a 100-seater open air terrace by the ornamental lake, an 80-seater restaurant with a further 40 seats on a mezzanine, and Hawksley's Bar and Lounge with space for 80. Despite the grandeur of the surroundings, there were mixed reviews with criticism over poor service and high prices. One review said: "Very disappointing, the place has the pazzazz but needs to concentrate on the substance."
