Dormy House
Explore reporting on Dormy House, a luxury hotel and spa located on the Farncombe Estate near Broadway, Worcestershire. Our coverage includes property developments, executive appointments, operational strategies, and brand initiatives. We provide insights into the hotel’s award-winning spa, dining experiences, and its role in the UK’s hospitality landscape, offering hotel owners, general managers, and investors valuable information on market positioning and industry trends
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Apr- 2024 -3 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 3/4/24
Travelodge achieved record performance in 2023, with revenues up 13.7% to £1.03bn and EBITDA rising 14.6% to £243.9m compared to the previous year. Robust demand from leisure and business guests drove this growth, fueled by visits to friends and family, short breaks, and major events like Wimbledon and Eurovision. Strong…
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3 AprilLatest News
Dormy House appoints new spa manager
The house spa at Dormy House has recently appointed Sara Grundy as new spa manager after a recent unveiling of a new thermal suite and treatments. After starting her career in wellness as a self-employed beauty therapist in 2008, Grundy has continued to grow within the industry. Having now seven…
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May- 2021 -12 MayPeople
Horwood House names Mehdi Amiri as exec chef
Buckinghamshire’s Horwood House Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Mehdi Amiri as executive chef at the establishment. In the role, Amiri will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, including room-service, afternoon tea, conference and banqueting. Amiri will also be responsible for two dining concepts, including Harry’s Bar and Kitchen,…
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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchHotels
Farncombe Estate announces temporary closures amid Covid-19 virus outbreak
The Farncombe Estate has announced the temporary closure of its three properties, amid the latest announcements from the government. Cotswold-based estates Dormy House, The Fish Hotel and Foxhill Manor have all temporarily closed until further notice. The Farncombe Estate said although the decision was “difficult” it was “entirely necessary step…
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Dec- 2019 -4 DecemberPeople
Dormy House appoints new general manager
The Farncombe Estate has announced the appointment of Stephen Browning as general manager of Dormy House. The Cotswolds site, set upon a 400-acre privately owned estate, features a 38-bedroom hotel, a spa, and three Dormy House restaurants. Browning will commence his role on 9 December. He joins from Macdonald Bath…
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Jan- 2019 -11 JanuaryAdvice
How hoteliers can stand out from the crowd
Have you ever stayed at your own hotel and put yourself in the shoes of the guest? Regardless of your personal feelings about technology, you must put them aside and get to grips with the fact that guests expect nothing less than complimentary Wi-Fi in every part of the hotel,…
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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberHotels
SLH adds five new hotels to portfolio
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has added five new hotels to its portfolio, including The Fish Hotel in Broadway. The 63-room hotel is located in the 400-acre Farncombe Estate and is owned by the Phillip-Sorensen family and is the sister property to the Dormy house which is a…
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Jun- 2017 -29 JuneHotels
Roxburghe Hotel acquired by Bespoke Hotels
Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course has agreed terms for the transfer of ownership to Bespoke Hotels, taking over from Roxburghe Estate. The completion of the sale is expected to take place at the end of July 2017. The opportunity for expansion at the 22-room luxury hotel is “actively being considered”,…
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Nov- 2015 -6 NovemberEvents
The Pig – on the Beach scoops ‘Best Smith Hotel 2015’
The Pig – on the Beach has been named as the Best Smith Hotel 2015 at the Mr & Mrs Smith Awards, which took place last night (Thursday, November 5). The 23-bedroom country house hotel in Dorset, which is part of Robert Huston’s Pig portfolio, edged the top award ahead…
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Oct- 2015 -15 OctoberHotels
Foxhill Manor named ‘Hotel of the Year’
Country house hotel Foxhill Manor has been named ‘Hotel of the Year’ by the Sunday Times. The eight-bedroom hotel, part of the 400-acre Farncombe Estate in Broadway, the Cotswolds, won the award just seven months after its launch as a private-house hotel. Steve Bleach, editor of the Sunday Times travel…
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