Isle of Wight
Coverage of the hotel and hospitality sector on the Isle of Wight, including openings, refurbishments, seasonal trading patterns, and investment activity. Features insights into tourism-driven demand, local staffing challenges, and how hoteliers on the island are adapting to shifting visitor expectations and economic pressures.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyRestaurants & Chefs
Coworth Park opens seasonal open-air restaurant Tide
Coworth Park, the countryside hotel near Ascot owned by the Dorchester Collection, has opened a seasonal open-air restaurant called Tide, offering a British summer-inspired menu. Situated on the upper terrace of the Mansion House, Tide serves dishes featuring produce from across the UK, including Cornish day-boat fish, Kentish strawberries, and…
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Jun- 2025 -19 JuneRestaurants & Chefs
Mallory Court opens new restaurant with chef Stu Deeley
Chef Stu Deeley has officially opened a new modern British restaurant at Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa in Leamington Spa. The Warwick, located within the Eden Hotel Collection property, marks a return for the chef, who previously worked at Mallory Court early in his career. Deeley described the…
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Dec- 2024 -18 DecemberHotels
Daish’s Holidays to undergo £1m hotel refurbishment programme
Daish’s Holidays has announced plans to invest more than £1m in a winter refurbishment programme that will see it make upgrades to five of its 12 hotels ahead of the 2025 season. The Esplanade Hotel in Scarborough, Abbey Lawn Hotel in Torquay, the Imperial Hotel in Eastbourne, the Russell Hotel…
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberHotels
The Trouville Hotel sold to Compass Hospitality and Seacare Hospitality
The Trouville Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight, has been sold to Compass Hospitality and Seacare Hospitality in a joint venture. The hotel, which is popular for dancing holidays, is located on the East Coast of the Isle of Wight, and was originally converted from a terrace of seafront houses…
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27 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 27/11/24
The historic Kirroughtree House Hotel in Newton Stewart, a 17th-century property set on eight acres, is on the market for £695,000. Formerly a 17-bedroom country house hotel, the building has served as a wedding and spiritual center. Owned since 2012, the property is being sold due to retirement and offers…
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27 NovemberHotels
The Royal Hotel on Isle of Wight changes hands
The Royal Hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, has been sold to a new private operator after almost 30 years for an undisclosed amount. Originally built in 1832, The Royal Hotel is located on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. The hotel has built a good reputation over…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 17/7/24
The Albion Hotel on the Isle of Wight has reopened after a £6m refurbishment, transforming the 40-bedroom boutique hotel while preserving its Victorian origins from the 1700s. The refurbishment emphasises comfort, with 36 rooms offering coastal views and balconies or terraces. The hotel now features a 120-seat restaurant called The…
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17 JulyHotels
The Albion reopens following £6m refurb
The Albion hotel in the Isle of Wight has reopened its doors following a £6m refurbishment. The 40-bedroom boutique hotel has been “fully” transformed, restored and modernised, whilst still paying homage to its Victorian origins, which date back to the middle of the 1700s. Every aspect of the refurbishment has…
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May- 2024 -21 MayLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 21/5/24
Kaleidoscope Hotels has acquired the historic Dukes Hotel on Great Pulteney Street in Bath, expanding its presence in the city to 46 keys. The acquisition aligns with Kaleidoscope’s strategy to reimagine historic properties while maintaining their legacy and enhancing guest experiences in the South West. The Dukes Hotel, a 17-bedroom…
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21 MayHotels
Foresters Hall on the market for £2.3m
Foresters Hall on the Isle of Wight, owned by husband and wife duo Sara Curran and Peter Sussman, has been put up for sale for £2.3m. The hotel has been “meticulously refurbished” and features 14 bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and library as well as south-facing outdoor terrace, garden and outdoor…
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