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Husband and wife duo Wayne and Kaye Jackson have taken ownership of an historic Georgian mansion hotel and function venue with the backing of NatWest.
The couple, who previously owned a milk processing dairy, have acquired the Greenhill Hotel in Wigton, Cumbria.
The sale of Greenhill Hotel was brokered by Lesley Watmough at leisure property specialists Fleurets.
Over the next 12 months, Wayne and Kaye plan to spend a substantial amount on renovating the listed building, including a revamp of the grand ballroom which hosts groups of up to 320 people for weddings and functions.
The 213-year old hotel’s 12 bedrooms will also be modernised as part of the ongoing renovation.
Wayne and Kaye have retained all staff as part of the switchover, including the general manager, Malcolm Scott who has helped run the hotel for more than 15 years.
Wayne, who is new to hospitality, said: “After 32 years of working in agriculture it came time to sell the dairy and take on a new challenge. Greenhill hotel was owned by a local investment firm and had been for sale for some time so the timing was perfect.
“Along with our daughters we intend on running Greenhill Hotel as a family business and continuing to grow the customer base by providing top class customer service and an unforgettable experience for guests.”
