Rutland
Coverage of hotel and hospitality activity in Rutland, England’s smallest historic county. Reporting includes hotel openings, refurbishments, and operational developments across key locations such as Oakham and Rutland Water. Also explores how rural tourism, event demand, and local investment shape the region’s boutique and independent hotel offering.
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Feb- 2025 -5 FebruaryHotels
Longbow Ventures takes over The Peacock at Rowsley
Longbow Ventures has taken over the custodianship of The Peacock at Rowsley from Rutland Hotels Ltd, owned by Lord Edward Manners. The hotel features fifteen bedrooms, a bar offering wines, local ales, and locally inspired dishes, and a riverfront garden designed by Arne Maynard. The freehold of The Peacock at…
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Dec- 2024 -17 DecemberProperty
Traditional pub with rooms in Rutland village brought to market
The Old White Hart, a traditional pub with rooms in the Rutland village of Lyddington, has been brought to market for an undisclosed price. Facing the village green within the picturesque limestone village, the Old White Hart is “highly popular” among locals, as well as tourists looking to explore the…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 30/9/24
Accor’s Mercure brand reached a significant milestone in 2024 with the opening of its 1,000th hotel, marking a century of existence since its founding in 1923. Among the latest additions were hotels in key locations such as London, Chandigarh, Fukuoka, Dubai, and Mexico. The Mercure London Earls Court, opened in…
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30 SeptemberHotels
Rutland Hall Hotel appoints new general manager
Rutland Hall Hotel in Oakham has appointed Sunil Kanjanghat as general manager. Kanjanghat joins Rutland Hall from Hand Picked Hotels, where he worked for three years as general manager at the Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa. He has worked at a managerial post in several other hotels including the Lainston…
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25 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 25/9/24
The Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair has been named “Hotel of the Year – London” at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. Currently undergoing a transformation with contributions from leading designers like Pierre-Yves Rochon and Martin Brudnizki, the hotel is part of the prestigious Dorchester Collection. General manager Luca Virgilio praised the…
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25 SeptemberHotels
Rutland Hall partners with Classic British Hotels
Classic British Hotels, a curated collection of independent hotels, has announced it has added Rutland Hall in Oakham as a full member. The collaboration will provide Rutland Hall with access to Classic British Hotels’ extensive marketing and distribution channels, enabling it to reach a wider audience worldwide. Rutland Hall, a…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 30/4/24
The Rutland Hotel, along with its sister sites The Huxley and Kyloe, recently underwent a £1.2m refurbishment, introducing new interiors and enhanced features. Nestled in Edinburgh’s historic West End, with picturesque views of Edinburgh Castle and proximity to the Johnnie Walker experience, the relaunch of these venues signifies a pivotal…
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30 AprilLatest News
The Rutland Hotel unveils £1.2m refurb
The Rutland Hotel, and sister sites The Huxley and Kyloe, have unveiled their new interiors with added features including a bath-butler package following an “extensive” £1.2m refurbishment. Situated in the city’s historic West End, with views of Edinburgh Castle and near the Johnnie Walker experience, the relaunch of the Rutland…
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 22/2/24
IHG Hotels and Resorts reported a remarkable 23% increase in total gross revenues, reaching $31.6bn (£24.9bn) in 2023 compared to 2022. The group’s success was propelled by a global 16.1% rise in RevPAR, with the EMEA region leading with a 23.7% increase. In addition, the company opened 47,900 rooms across…
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22 FebruaryHotels
Rutland Hall Hotel opens large events space
The Rutland Hall Hotel has announced that it has opened a large indoor events space named the Rutland Pavillion. The new space has capacity for 500 seats perfect for high profile corporate functions and large weddings. The Pavilion is available on a venue only hire basis, allowing event organisers and…
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