Independent Cornish company L2 Ltd is expanding its operations by taking over Tyacks Hotel and Restaurant in Camborne's town centre.

The locally-based, family-owned business already runs L2 Nightclub and Bunters Bar in Truro, together with the Corn Exchange and Fusion Bar and Restaurant in Camborne. The addition of Tyacks Hotel to its leisure enterprises puts it among the 0.4% of businesses in Cornwall that employ over 200 people.

Managing Director Tim Vigus said: "We have worked hard over the past 16 years to continually invest in the county where my family was born. And to think we are one of the largest independent employers in the area makes it a testament to our commitment to Cornwall's long term future.

"Coming back to Camborne has been one of the best decisions our company has ever made. We have exceeded all our expectations, and it's a good feeling to be able to give something back to the town I was raised in."

He added: "In Tyacks we are hoping to demonstrate an excellence in food quality and great service. A revamped food menu will boast the best quality local produce with a traditional West Country style. Hotel and conference facilities make it a perfect location to cater for many different functions, whether business or pleasure".

Historically Tyacks has a rich past. It was purchased by William Tyack over 100 years ago. It was built using granite quoins from the engine houses at the old Dolcoath Mine. After Richard Trevithick's famous steam engine had made its inaugural run in 1801 it was left outside in the yard whilst its inventers celebrated inside. It subsequently ran out of water and blew up!