Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is one of the UK’s most desirable hotel markets, combining rural charm with luxury appeal. At Hotel Owner, we cover the region’s hospitality landscape in detail, reporting on new openings, such as Hyll and House of George, alongside trends in investment, design, and wellness-led experiences. We also examine how rising interest from affluent international travellers is shaping the area’s hotel offerings. Our coverage provides hoteliers and hospitality professionals with insights into performance, positioning, and growth strategies in this high-demand destination.
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May- 2025 -22 MayAppointments
Grantley Hall appoints head chef for EightyEight restaurant
Grantley Hall has appointed Andy Lynam as its new head chef of bar and restaurant EightyEight, the hotel’s pan-Asian dining…
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12 MayHotels
Palé Hall Estate opens The Bryntirion Inn following £1m refurb
Palé Hall Estate has officially launched The Bryntirion Inn gastropub with rooms following a £1m refurbishment, which aims to expand…
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Apr- 2025 -10 AprilHotels
Brakspear acquires The Kings Head in Cirencester
Pub-operator Brakspear has announced that it has acquired The Kings Head hotel in Cirencester. The Kings Head comprises 66 bedrooms,…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryPeople
Cromlix hotel appoints new executive head chef
Five star country house hotel Cromlix has announced the appointment of James Mearing as the new executive head chef. Mearing…
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24 FebruaryRestaurants & Chefs
Whatley Manor to launch new menu concept in March
Whatley Manor in the Cotswolds has announced that its executive chef, Ricki Weston, will launch a new menu concept at…
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18 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/2/25
Billesley Manor, a luxury hotel in Warwickshire, will transition to Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio in April 2025. This move will provide…
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18 FebruaryHotels
Madfabulous to open first hotel Hyll this summer
Madfabulous Hotels has announced that its first venture, Hyll, will be opening in the North Cotswolds, near Chipping Campden and…
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10 FebruaryPeople
The Feathered Nest pub with rooms appoints new head chef
Cotswolds gastropub with rooms The Feathered Nest has announced the appointment of James Erasmus as its new head chef. Erasmus…
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryHotel Brands
Gloucester Holiday Inn launches new health club following refurb
Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham has unveiled its brand new Spirit Health Club, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment to transform the hotel’s facilities.…
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Dec- 2024 -18 DecemberColumns
How to develop a successful revenue management strategy
Jim Cockell, the owner and operator of The Old Stocks Inn, epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of the modern independent hotelier.…
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