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The McIntosh family is celebrating a decade of ‘successful’ transformation at Tewkesbury Park.
In 2014, the McIntosh rescued this historic property out of administration, saving some 80 jobs, and forged ahead with a comprehensive investment strategy to reposition Tewkesbury Park in the marketplace.
Fast forward a decade and the property now features nine historic suites alongside 84 individually thought-out bedrooms, many with private gardens, including six dog-friendly rooms with outdoor enclosed terraces.
Improvements were also made to its wellness offer with an outdoor sun terrace, complete with Scandi barrel sauna and whirlpool hot tub, alongside its indoor pool and steam room facilities. Treatment rooms were added and in line with the family’s desire to work with regional suppliers, a partnership was forged with the Natural Spa Factory of Bath.
Additionally, the Mint restaurant has also been transformed and has garnered acclaim for the cuisine crafted by executive chef Anuj Thakur and his team. All guest public areas also underwent a comprehensive makeover.
The family invested in their 18-hole Deerpark course and created a course which became host to the PGA Super-60’s tournament.
In 2017 the group created the Cotswolds meetings and events suite. It’s a tribute to their “carefully-considered” attention to detail, focused solely on the needs of their guests, that the McIntosh family created this complete multi-screen video wall, now popular with conferences, car launches, meetings, events, weddings and celebrations.
It boasts a floor-to-ceiling glass front with panoramic views and wraps together its complementary Berkeley Bar and terrace with outdoor dining options.
As part of their sustainability efforts, Tewkesbury Park saw a complete revamp of its energy production process, with the introduction of combined heat and power turbines. These now supply the entire resort with electricity whilst using the bi-product of heat to supply hot water and heating.
Patrick Jones, general manager, who joined in 2015, said: “We’re all thrilled to mark such a significant milestone in our business journey. We had a vision for the property, and it’s been a real tribute to the determination, dedication and sheer hard work of every member of the team, past and present.
“The support of the McIntosh family with their meticulous planning and design contributions means that we have the tools to consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience and can take Tewkesbury Park to new heights in the years ahead.”
