Cheshire
Explore Cheshire’s distinctive hotel market, where historic market towns and countryside estates draw diverse guest stays. This section tracks new property openings—from boutique manor-house conversions to contemporary rural retreats—alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning consents, investment deals and regional tourism initiatives, plus analysis of seasonal demand driven by events like the Chester Races and county food festivals. Whether you manage a riverside inn in Chester or a spa lodge in the Weaver Valley, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to thrive in Cheshire’s hospitality landscape.
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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilHotels
Northcote Hotel acquired by Silkstone Finance
Silkstone Finance, the investment vehicle of Alf and Clare Ellis, has revealed that it has acquired the Northcote Hotel in Lancashire from The Stafford Collection for an undisclosed sum. Long-standing general manager, Craig Bancroft MI, will continue to lead the hotel, directing strategic investments in unison with the new ownership.…
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24 AprilFeatures
English Tourism Week at 13: PR stunt or industry lifeline?
English Tourism Week returned last month for its 13th year, and took place between 14 and 23 March. The annual VisitEngland campaign aims to celebrate the nation’s visitor economy. In theory, it’s a chance for hotels, attractions and tourism boards to ride a national wave of attention. In practice, the…
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Mar- 2025 -21 MarchHotels
The Freemasons Inn in Cheshire brought to market for £1.8m
The Freemasons Inn, located in Knutsford, Cheshire, has been brought to market for offers over £1.795m.The site is a Grade II listed former silk mill with a “celebrated heritage”, situated in a prime position just off the main high street in Knutsford, next to the Market Hall. The 3,454 sq…
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3 MarchHotels
Manor House Alsager unveils Spa Garden development plans
The Manor House Hotel and Spa based in Alsager in East Cheshire has announced new plans to expand and develop the existing spa garden facilities. The English Country inspired garden will see an expansion of 36 square meters, inviting guests into a new Secret Garden area. The new space will…
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Feb- 2025 -10 FebruaryPeople
Waterton Park Hotel and Spa appoints new GM
Waterton Park Hotel and Spa in Wakefield has appointed Stephen Fearnley FIH as its new general manager. Fearnley is known to have extensive experience in the hotel industry. He has led and developed teams at a wide range of properties and groups including Mottram Hall and Rookery Hall in Cheshire,…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryColumns
Reinventing Hospitality and Driving Innovation at Roadside Hotels
Dan Sutton, head of Hotels at Roadchef, has built a career on seizing unconventional opportunities and turning them into remarkable achievements. With experience spanning theme parks, marinas, and roadside accommodation, Sutton’s journey is a testament to adaptability, creativity, and a people-first approach. In this feature, Sutton shares the lessons from…
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28 JanuaryAdvice
The Hive at 52: Boutique B&B in Cheshire
Harro Dorsch, owner of the Cheshire-based bed and breakfast The Hive at 52, exudes passion for hospitality. With a career spanning decades and continents, Dorsch has combined his wealth of experience with a heartfelt commitment to service, creating a haven for guests seeking comfort, character, and quality. In a candid…
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3 JanuaryHotels
Carden Park to build 67 holiday lodges following council approval
Carden Park Hotel has received planning permission from Cheshire West and Chester Council to build 67 “luxury” holiday lodges at its 1,000-acre estate grounds. News comes after Carden Park initially filed plans with the council back in October 2023, saying that this style of accommodation is not widespread in the…
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Dec- 2024 -18 DecemberHotels
The Kinderton Hotel hits the market for £825,000
The Kinderton Hotel in Cheshire has been brought to market with a guide price of £825,000 for the freehold of the property. The property is arranged over a ground and two/three upper floors and benefits from a large two tiered outdoor terrace and beer garden. It features an open-plan lounge…
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Oct- 2024 -14 OctoberPeople
Buxton Crescent appoints new deputy GM
Buxton Crescent, the luxury Peak District hotel with a spa and wellness centre, has appointed Stephen Ewing as deputy general manager. Ewin will be supporting general manager Deirdre Billing at the 81-bedroom Buxton Crescent hotel and spa, as well as the nearby sister property The Old Hall Hotel. He will…
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