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Whitehall Hotel and Restaurant in Darwen has been acquired by Michael Huckerby, the owner of The Lawrence Hotel in Padiham, for an undisclosed amount.
The 15-bed hotel, which won the ‘resilience and innovation award’ at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2022, was originally built as a private residence in 1898.
It was subsequently restored into a traditional country hotel, and boasts many period features such as the sandstone-fronted elevation, a panelled sweeping staircase, decorative ceilings, an open fireplace and a 16-light chandelier.
The property stands in 1.8 acres of land at the base of the West Pennines and has two function suites that are ideal for weddings, a contemporary restaurant and a gin bar with distillery.
Huckerby said: “We are thrilled to be taking over the Whitehall hotel and will be looking to start a rolling refurbishment to bring the building back to its former Victorian glory.”
Tom O’Malley, associate director of hotels at Christie and Co, added: “This was a fantastic opportunity for an operator looking to expand their portfolio. The hotel has undergone a significant refurbishment and restoration programme since it was acquired by the previous owners in 2003.
“We have no doubt Michael, and his team will continue to build on their success.”
