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UK-based privately-owned hospitality management company, Splendid Hospitality, is reportedly expanding its portfolio with a new Mercure hotel in Dumfries, Cargenholm House, which is due to open on 5 December 2022.
It is reported that the venue is made up of an early 19th-Century domestic house and a mid 20th-Century extension, which offers 61 bedrooms ranging from double to family rooms. The hotel will also have a flexible event space that can accommodate up to 60 people for conferences, meetings and events.
The hotel is also located on the outskirts of Dumfries, just 2.5 miles to the town’s amenities and close to villages, historic castles, and the southwestern coast of Scotland.
The opening of Cargenholm House follows the acquisition of the Holiday Inn in London Brentford Lock from Brightbay Real Estate Partners earlier in July, bringing the hospitality group’s portfolio to 23 hotels with over 2,500 bedrooms.
Nadeem Boghani, owner of Splendid Hospitality, said: “This is an exciting time for our company. The opening of Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House signals another great partnership between Accor and Splendid Hospitality, and further cements Splendid’s versatile development plans and growth throughout the UK.”
Philip Lassman, VP of development at Accor Northern Europe, added: “Once the family home of famous Scottish polar explorer, Archibald McMurdo, Mercure Dumfries Cargenholm House is a welcome addition to Mercure’s collection of locally-inspired hotels across the United Kingdom.
“We are delighted to once again partner with Splendid Hospitality on the sixth property in their Accor portfolio, offering guests a unique glimpse into the story and culture behind this historic destination.”
