Heartwood Collection acquires first pub with rooms
It will feature a traditional stone fireplace and retain many original features. This will include a ‘cosy snug’ area, a dining room, a garden room serving the group’s seasonal menu and a large courtyard terrace with outdoor seating
Hospitality operator the Heartwood Collection has completed the acquisition of The White Horse, Dorking, a 56-bedroom Grade II listed inn.
The new inn marks the group’s first pub with rooms under Heartwood Inns and is all set to open its doors in early 2024.
The White Horse will undergo a multi-million pound investment over the coming months that will preserve the historic features of the Grade II listed building whilst also injecting Heartwood’s “signature” style.
In addition to a complete refurbishment of the 56 bedrooms, the design scheme, led by Concorde BGW Group, will include a “characterful” bar.
It will feature a traditional stone fireplace and retain many original features. This will include a “cosy snug” area, a dining room, a garden room serving the group’s seasonal menu and a large courtyard terrace with outdoor seating.
Richard Ferrier, managing director, said: “We are very excited to announce the acquisition of The White Horse, Dorking as Heartwood Inns’ first pub with rooms.
“The pub is steeped in history and will fit beautifully with the rest of our pub estate. This represents a significant step for the group as we accelerate our ambition to become the market-leading operator of premium freehold pubs and pubs with rooms in the UK.”
