The Inn Collection's newest venue Offshore in St Annes named one of the best revamped seaside hotels

The Inn Collection Group’s Offshore was named one of the best revamped seaside hotels by The Guardian.

Opened back in March, the multi-million pound amalgamation of the old Lindum and Carlton Hotels has been named among the 10 best hotels either newly opened or extensively renovated.

It is also is the only entry found in the North West.

The 98-bedroom property is the North East-based hospitality operator's second foray into Lancashire.

With rooms available from £98.10 per night for bed and breakfast this summer, Offshore’s general manager, Sarah McIntosh, is hoping that The Guardian’s recognition will encourage even more people to book a stay on the Lancashire coast.

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She said: “It’s great to see our renovation recognised as one of the best in the UK and for us to be the only one listed in the north west.

“The refurb was extensive and we’re all very proud of our beautiful pub that has come out of it, so hopefully being named as one of the best 10 new or revamped seaside hotels will encourage people to book a stay with us this summer.  

“Our occupancy levels are building nicely as people get to know us and we’ve seen lots of people coming down to try us out as one of the newest places to eat and drink in St Anne’s so it has been an encouraging start for Offshore.”

Offering a traditional pub downstairs complete with an expansive terrace to make the most of its seaside location, The Guardian highlighted the varying sizes of the bedrooms, which include 19 single rooms, the sea views and the all-day dining and drinks offering as highlights.

Offshore’s location was also cited as a reason to stay, found as it is across the road from the sandy expanse of St Anne’s Beach and just a 15-minute drive from the bright lights of Blackpool.

 It was joined on the list by a second seaside site that recently received The Inn Collection Group treatment, with North Tyneside’s The Tynemouth Castle Inn also featuring.

“We’re anticipating a huge weekend over July’s Lytham Festival where we are already 80% full over the four days and almost full on the Saturday evening and are looking forward to a fabulous atmosphere around the event,” Ms McIntosh added.

Invited to the official reopening back in March, Amanda Trott, the daughter of Peter Rowley who operated the site for more than 60-years was also highly impressed by the refurbishment.

Speaking at the time, she said: “Offshore looks great. It is totally different to what it was originally. but I love all of it and I’m looking forward to coming in, testing it out and having some food and drink soon.

“We obviously have many, many family memories having the Lindum as part of our family for so long, but it is very exciting to see the vibrancy of the new Offshore and it will be very exciting to see how it progresses business-wise.”