A Labrador who calls a particular hotel in the Lake District his home has made national headlines.
Typical duties of a hotel owner include looking after guests, the building, the finances, and the legal side, even if day‑to‑day tasks are delegated to a manager.
But despite being the face of the hotel, they are sometimes overshadowed, and we can see why in all honesty.
Dogs have that aura, especially George in Penrith.
George the Labrador, at North Lakes Hotel and Spa, Penrith
The Daily Mail revealed: "George goes into work with his owner and head of sales, Sharon Brook, at North Lakes Hotel and Spa, in Penrith, typically three or four days a week – sometimes more.
"George is a three-year-old Labrador who lives on Sharon's 40ft yacht with her husband when he's not at the hotel.
"He is part of the team welcoming guests behind reception and has his very own fan base.
"He's great for staff morale and a big hit with the guests."
What customers think of North Lakes Hotel and Spa:
One customer recently wrote on Google Reviews: "It was our first time at North Lakes Hotel & Spa - what a lovely, friendly, beautiful place, themed perfectly.
"The food was amazing and the rooms very comfortable, with tastefully chosen amenities.
"The choice of pillows and comfortable beds made sleeping easy and comfortable.
"The first welcome from Sunny was warm and being welcomed back again on my return journey down south was lovely.
"I cannot thank them enough from supplying safe overnight storage for our bike too - so kind and understanding.
"There was only one problem... I wish I had taken my swimming costume!"
Another wrote: "Our stay at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa was absolutely outstanding from start to finish.
"We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
"Warm Welcome: A special shout-out to Sonny at the front desk.
"He was incredibly kind, welcoming, and went out of his way to help us with everything we needed.
"He made us feel at home the moment we walked through the door.
"Fantastic for Families: The hotel is very family-friendly, and the kids' play area was a massive hit, keeping the little ones entertained and happy.
"Delicious Breakfast: The breakfast spread was top-notch with a huge variety of options.
"The freshly made pancakes were a particular highlight—absolutely delicious!
"Quality Rooms: Our room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable.
"It’s clear the staff take great pride in maintaining the property.
"Great EV Facilities: For those driving electric, the EV charging here was very good.
"It’s so convenient to have reliable charging right on-site, making the trip completely stress-free.
"If you’re looking for a clean, welcoming, and high-quality hotel in the Lakes, this is it. We will definitely be returning!"
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