Cornwall
Discover Cornwall’s coastal hotel landscape, where sea views and countryside charm attract guests year-round. This section covers new openings—from clifftop boutique hotels to coastal resort developments—alongside performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning consents, refurbishment projects and investment deals shaping the region, plus insights on seasonal tourism peaks during summer and autumn festivals. Whether you manage a luxury spa retreat in St Ives or a family-friendly inn near Newquay, this hub delivers the news and intel you need to thrive in Cornwall’s unique market.
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Jun- 2025 -20 JuneHotels
White Hart Hotel adds four luxury rooms in historic Lincoln annex
The White Hart Hotel in Lincoln has expanded its accommodation with four luxury en-suite rooms in a converted 16th Century building. The new rooms occupy the upper floors of Leigh Pemberton House, a Grade II-listed timber-framed building beside the main hotel in the city’s historic centre. Guests can view Steep…
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18 JuneRestaurants & Chefs
Adam Handling to open new restaurant at The Headland Hotel
Chef and restaurateur Adam Handling is set to reopen his Cornish restaurant Ugly Butterfly at The Headland Hotel in Newquay on 9 July 2025. Previously based in St Ives, the restaurant will now be housed at the five-star hotel overlooking Fistral Beach. The move marks a partnership between Handling and…
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11 JunePeople
Montagu Arms appoints new general manager
Greenclose Hotels has appointed Davide Santocono as general manager of the Montagu Arms, a luxury country house hotel in the New Forest. Santocono brings more than 16 years’ experience in hospitality, having held management and front-of-house roles at country house hotels and luxury spa resorts. He joins from Handpicked Hotels,…
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May- 2025 -27 MayHotels
The Headland unveils newly-revamped ballroom
Cornwall’s hotel The Headland has unveiled its refurbished ballroom following a six-figure investment. The revamp of The Ballroom continues the ongoing renovation of the hotel, following on from the £3m investment in the launch of restaurant RenMor two years ago. As part of the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and journey…
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16 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/5/25
Queensgate Investments has agreed to sell the European operations of Generator Group to Brookfield Asset Management for €776m (£653m). Queensgate acquired the lifestyle hospitality platform in 2017 for €440m (£370m) and has since expanded it from 12 hostels with 1,894 rooms to 21 assets with 3,925 rooms by 2025. Generator’s…
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16 MayHotels
Planning wins appeal for new Premier Inn at St Ives, Cornwall
An appeal by Premier Inn against Cornwall Council’s planning committee decision to refuse its proposals for a 90-bedroom hotel in St Ives has been allowed. The appeal decision by the Planning Inspectorate was published on 13 May, following a one-day hearing in St Ives on 19 March. Planning permission is…
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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilHotels
North Yorkshire’s Hotel Victoria expansion adds seven new rooms
Hotel Victoria on the North Yorkshire coast has recently expanded to make space for seven new rooms, with all of the new additions being dog and family-friendly. The hotel has also created an additional accessible suite, which will be completed at the end of April. Located at the top of…
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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/3/25
EasyHotel Victoria in London has completed a £2m refurbishment, modernising all 105 rooms with low-carbon design elements, new 4-star mattresses, better soundproofing, and fast Wi-Fi. The eco-friendly upgrades include electric heating, low-flow showers, and biodegradable toiletries, reducing plastic waste by 60%. Recognised with a Gold certification from Green Tourism, the…
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19 MarchHotels
Valor Hospitality to manage Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park
Global hospitality company, Valor Hospitality, has been appointed by IHG to manage the new Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, including the launch of a new restaurant, Isca, at the hotel. The new Isca restaurant at Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park opens as a celebration of local farmers, fishers and artisans…
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18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/3/25
Bowood Hotel, Spa, and Golf Resort in Wiltshire has appointed Matthew Voyle as its new general manager and Emma Frankham as deputy general manager. Voyle brings over 30 years of hospitality experience, having previously led the Nare Hotel in Cornwall to a five-star status, earning multiple awards. His career also…
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