Somerset
Explore Somerset’s evolving hotel landscape, from boutique countryside retreats near Exmoor to spa resort upgrades in Frome and Glastonbury. This section tracks new property openings alongside detailed performance metrics such as occupancy rates, average daily rates and RevPAR. You’ll also find updates on planning consents, restoration projects of historic coaching inns and investment deals, plus analysis of seasonal tourism peaks around events like the Glastonbury Festival and autumn cider harvest. Whether you manage a rural manor conversion or a lakeside retreat, this hub delivers the comprehensive news and intel you need to excel in Somerset’s hospitality market.
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 5/3/25
The Newt in Somerset has appointed Gelf Alderson as its new head of food. Alderson, formerly of River Cottage, brings expertise in sustainable, seasonal cuisine, having earned a Michelin Green star for sustainability. In his new role, he will oversee all food concepts across The Newt’s restaurants, eateries, and retail…
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5 MarchPeople
The Newt Somerset appoints new head of food
The Newt in Somerset has appointed chef and author Gelf Alderson as the new head of food across the estate. Alderson spent 12 years working with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall at the River Cottage, where he started as head chef, working his way to culinary director. His career is distinguished by “creative”…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 26/2/25
Cromlix, a five-star country house hotel, has appointed James Mearing as its new executive head chef, replacing Darin Campbell after 11 years. Mearing, who previously worked at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel and other prestigious establishments, is relocating to Stirlingshire. He is currently working with Campbell for a smooth transition…
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26 FebruaryHotels
One Aldwych unveils new renovations to restaurant, bar and suites
One Aldwych has reopened after unveiling an enhanced design and installation elements across its lobby bar, Indigo restaurant and its suites. London-based designers Fabled Studio worked to “re-imagine” the bar and restaurant. A new installation within the lobby bar is a “bold” design-art sculptural ceiling that “coronates this dramatic space, aligning…
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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 has built up a reputation in the culinary world, working at the likes of The Ledbury, Harwood Arms, The Woodsman, Harlequin and La Colombe in his native South Africa. The…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberAdvice
Breaking barriers in hospitality: HBD Partners’ Will Davies on inclusion, recruitment, and passion
From a teenager bottling drinks in a pub to a respected recruiter and advocate for LGBTQ+ professionals, Will Davies, Director of HBD Partners and co-founder of Checking-IN (not the podcast by Hotel Owner), has carved out a remarkable career in hospitality. With decades of experience, he has witnessed firsthand how…
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9 DecemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 9/12/24
Five-star hotel Seaton House in St Andrews, Scotland, has appointed Mark Drummond as its executive chef. A Berwickshire native with 15 years of experience, Drummond will oversee Ondine Oyster & Grill and The Board Room, two restaurants within the hotel, starting December 2024. Working alongside renowned chef Roy Brett, Drummond…
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9 DecemberHotels
Somerset’s Haselbury Mill sold to new owners
Haselbury Mill, a unique venue and hotel located in the Somerset countryside, has been sold to a private buyer for an undisclosed sum. Haselbury Mill comprises three Grade II listed buildings and the Tithe Barn, set within 13 acres of grounds featuring a meandering river and lake. The property has…
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Nov- 2024 -22 NovemberFeatures
How Bev King built Z Hotels into a hospitality powerhouse from the ground up
Bev King, Founder and CEO of Z Hotels, is not just a hotelier—he’s a visionary. Over the course of more than a decade, he has transformed a novel concept into a thriving business, all while navigating the challenges of building a hospitality brand in the competitive world of London’s hotel…
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21 NovemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 21/11/24
The Pony Group, led by siblings Josh and Holly Eggleton, has partnered with sibling publicans Lottie and Josh Bryant to acquire and renovate The Pelican pub in Chew Magna, North Somerset. The historic venue, established in 1615, reopened on November 15, with a summer 2025 phase adding 10 ensuite bedrooms…
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