Today’s news in brief – 23/9/24
Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods in Bowness-On-Solway, Cumbria, is on sale for £1.2m. The property, set within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, includes a guest house with six ensuite bedrooms, owners’ accommodation, and a glamping site featuring five pods with log fire hot tubs and a seasonal campsite. The business, operated by Barry and Michelle Maxey since 2020, has been upgraded, making it a popular destination for tourists exploring Hadrian’s Wall. There are further opportunities for growth. Graham Wilkinson from Christie and Co expects significant interest in this lifestyle opportunity.
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton will reopen in October following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The upgrades include revamped public spaces, 211 bedrooms, fitness facilities, and 18 meeting rooms, with more improvements to follow. The open lobby now features a bar, restaurant, and lounge serving Starbucks. General manager Margaret Coffey expressed pride in the improvements and the hotel’s local recruitment drive. Simon Teasdale, CEO of LGH Hotels Management, praised the investment, believing it ensures high guest service standards and promises future success.
Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, has expanded its “Thrive” programme to help young people with additional needs gain employment. The company has partnered with Liverpool City Region and Lincolnshire County Council to provide supported internships and work experience in hospitality. These partnerships build on Whitbread’s previous work with Derwen and Hereward Colleges, aiming to help 100 interns annually. Liverpool City College and Wirral MET College are among the educational partners. The initiative promotes inclusivity and provides job opportunities, inspiring other organisations to join similar efforts.
The Rose and Crown Hotel in Bainbridge is up for sale with a guide price of £550,000. This historic 11-bedroom property includes a restaurant, three bars, and an option to acquire seven acres of paddock land for tourism development. The owner, a former RAF pilot, is retiring after 25 years. The hotel, located in a popular tourist area in the Yorkshire Dales, has significant potential for growth, and there has been substantial interest from prospective buyers due to its unique charm and excellent location.
