A Cumbrian hotel left devastated by storm Desmond is close to re-opening its main kitchen this month thanks to the work of catering equipment distributor Lakes Catering Maintenance.

Owners of The Wateredge Inn, in Ambleside, were left distraught last year when waters from Lake Windermere rose through the garden and car park, then up through the restaurant and bar until the water was a foot deep in the kitchen.

It was particularly heart-breaking for the hotel given that it has twice suffered floods in the last eight years.