Herefordshire
Our coverage of Herefordshire’s hotel market focuses on the region’s rich heritage and natural environment as key influences on its hospitality sector. Reporting addresses seasonal tourism patterns, the growth of boutique and eco-conscious accommodations, and challenges in sustaining occupancy outside urban centres. We highlight how local hoteliers respond through property upgrades, service diversification, and collaboration with regional tourism initiatives. Coverage also explores the role of community events and national awards in driving visibility and business for Herefordshire hotels.
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Jul- 2025 -3 JulyRestaurants & Chefs
Hogarths Solihull appoints new head chef to lead kitchen operations
Hogarths Solihull has appointed Tom Wells as its new executive head chef. Wells joins the Dorridge-based hotel after six years at Harborne Kitchen, bringing experience from Michelin-starred restaurants and the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner. In his new role, he will oversee all kitchen operations at the privately owned hotel,…
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilHotels
Hogarths unveils Rob Palmer Toffs partnership
Hogarths, a luxury hotel in Solihull, has announced that Rob Palmer will be relocating his restaurant Toffs to the hotel. Palmer will join the hotel to oversee its full kitchen team taking control of its brasserie menu, afternoon tea lounge menu and its Sunday lunch offering. He will also launch…
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Jun- 2023 -7 JuneHotels
Kendal’s Riverside Hotel sold to Interesting Hotels Group for £4.5m
The Riverside Hotel in Kendal has been sold to Interesting Hotels Group off a guide price of £4.5m. The 58-bedroom hotel is located at the centre of Kendal on the River Kent, beneath the ruins of the town’s 12th Century castle, and was brought to the market on behalf of…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchHotels
Royal Crescent Hotel relaunches restaurant and adds outdoor terrace
Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa in Bath has relaunched its Montagu’s Mews restaurant and bar space, in addition to launching a brand new heated dining terrace, following a total restaurant refurbishment. Designed by Shelley Reiner, director of London based interior design company Suited, Montagu’s Mews reflects a typical 18th Century…
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May- 2021 -21 MayHotels
Glewstone Court brought to market for £1.5m
Glewstone Court, a hotel, restaurant and wedding venue situated in the Wye Valley, has been brought to the market for a guide price of £1.5m. Glewstone Court is located in a small hamlet near Ross-on-Wye in the Herefordshire countryside with towns such as Monmouth, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham all within…
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Jan- 2021 -27 JanuaryCoronavirus
No current plans to extend VAT cut, says finance sec
Jessie Norman, MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire and financial secretary for the treasury, has revealed there are “no current plans” to extend the VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors. Following a question on the matter from Scott Benton, MP for Blackpool, Norman said: “The temporary reduced rate…
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Dec- 2020 -17 DecemberCoronavirus
Restrictions widen as millions enter Tier 3
UK government officials have announced that the majority of the South East and East of England will enter Tier 3 this weekend, as coronavirus cases continue to rise in many parts of the country. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the increased restrictions were necessary in order to control the…
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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberHotels
Countryside hotel and events venue launches in heart of Herefordshire
A new countryside hotel specialising in overnight events has launched in the heart of the Herefordshire this weekend. Crumplebury, situated on the 1500 acre Whitbourne Estate near Worcester, has taken three years to complete both its planning and building. An investment of £3m went into the development, and Harper Group…
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Jul- 2019 -31 JulyThe Project
The Project: Feathers Hotel, Ledbury
When taking on the responsible task of breathing new life into one of a small market town’s most historic buildings, namely the 16th Century Feathers Hotel in Ledbury, Herefordshire, then Kevin Charity and colleague Mark Porcher could easily be said to be ahead of their game. Charity is the chief…
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Jun- 2019 -17 JuneProperty
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel completes £4.2m renovation
The Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in Worcester, owned and operated by independent country house hotel group Hand Picked Hotels, has announced the completion of its £4.2m refurbishment. As part of the renovation the hotel opened its new restaurant, the Refectory Dining Room and Terrace, with the new design showcasing the original…
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