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Warner Leisure Hotels, has invested £50m in its first new property in the UK for more than 15 years – the 209-room Studley Castle Hotel In Warwickshire.
Studley Castle Hotel is the hotel chain’s 14th and flagship property. The hotel will officially open its doors to the public in March 2019. Set in 28 acres of the Warwickshire countryside, Studley Castle offers rooms, four different room types, two restaurants, a cinema, bars and lounges, a spa, a range of outdoor pursuits and one of the largest live performance venues on the UK hotel scene.
Originally designed by the famous London theatre architect Samuel Beazley, Studley Castle was built in the 1800s and was once home to an agricultural college that trained the country’s Land Girls during both World Wars. A substantial three-year renovation project that has seen the Grade-II listed building become one of the most interesting conservation projects in the country.
Upwards of £20m has been spent on restoring the original parts of the castle, including the main building, the stables, and lodge. An additional £6m has been spent on reinstating the stained-glass windows, turrets, stone work, and roof using carefully sourced original tiles.
The remaining £24m has been invested into transforming an historic building into a 21st Century Warner Leisure Hotel, particularly its live music venue, which has taken inspiration from Samuel Beazley’s original designs.
Managing director Simon Thompson said: “Studley Castle signals a significant investment in the start of an exciting new era for Warner. Professional advice and skills have been used to ensure that we expertly restored the castle to its former glory. Now stands a historic castle with 21st century technology.
“The castle’s historic and contemporary features are designed so that guests can relax in comfort and enjoy a luxurious stay. We have a unique proposition in the market and Studley is set to support our growth in helping us become more relevant to existing and new audiences.”
He added: “Studley Castle will also introduce a new age of flexibility in the way our breaks are purchased, and importantly immerse guests in the best of both worlds – a luxurious adventure that will leave guests with memories that will last a lifetime.”
