Staffordshire
Coverage of hotel and hospitality sector developments in Staffordshire, a county known for its mix of rural tourism, heritage attractions, and industrial hubs. Reporting includes hotel openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and operational performance across areas such as Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, and the Peak District fringe. Also explores the impact of local events, business travel, and visitor economy trends on hotel demand.
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Jun- 2025 -9 JuneProperty
Quarry Walk Park brought to market for £6m
Quarry Walk Park, a 43-acre lodge and log cabin holiday park near Alton, Staffordshire, has been put up for sale with a guide price of £6m. The site includes 65 lodges, log cabins and glamping pods, and operates year-round. Planning permission is in place for a further 12 lodges, and…
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May- 2025 -22 MayTrade Organisations
HMA unveils shortlist for 30th Hotel Marketing Awards
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has officially unveiled the shortlist for its 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards. This year’s finalists were announced during a session at the National Hotel Marketing Conference, which returned to Hilton St George’s Park in Staffordshire. Now celebrating its 30th year, the Hotel Marketing Awards have…
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Apr- 2025 -4 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 4/4/25
Barons Eden has sold a stake in Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire to Alchemy Partners to fund its expansion. The undisclosed deal will support the development of multiple UK properties. Alchemy, which has made ten hospitality investments in Europe over the past 14 years, sees strong growth potential in Barons…
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4 AprilHotels
Hoar Cross Hall owner sells stake to Alchemy Partners
Barons Eden has sold a stake in Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire to Alchemy Partners to help fund the next phase of growth for the company. The group, which also owns Eden Hall Day Spa in Nottinghamshire, has agreed to sell the stake for an undisclosed sum to drive its…
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Oct- 2024 -28 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 28/10/24
Premier Inn has entered a distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation, allowing Sabre-connected travel agencies access to Premier Inn’s 900+ UK and Ireland properties and 10,500 rooms in Germany via Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). The integration, facilitated by DerbySoft’s technology, streamlines bookings, merging Premier Inn offerings with other travel services…
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28 OctoberHotels
Moddershall Oaks Spa reopens following severe weather closure
Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat in Staffordshire officially reopened on 25 October after completing significant repairs and refurbishment following a temporary closure caused by severe flash flooding and mudslides. The unprecedented weather event, which occurred on 21 September, was the worst in the family-run business’s 24-year history and has been…
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Jun- 2024 -7 JuneLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 7/6/24
The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire is set to launch Falcon Farmhouse in July, the second luxury rental in ‘The Fledglings’ series on the Basford Estate. These self-catered properties provide guests with privacy and personalised services, offering a luxurious alternative to typical hotel stays. Falcon Farmhouse, a renovated Grade II Listed…
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7 JuneLatest News
The Tawny Hotel to launch Falcon Farmhouse in July
The Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire is set to launch Falcon Farmhouse in July – the second in a series of new luxury serviced rentals, ‘The Fledglings’ which sit a stone’s throw from the hotel on the Basford Estate. The new self-catered properties offer an alternative to the typical hotel experience.…
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Apr- 2024 -11 AprilHotels
Izaak Walton Hotel brought to market for £2.35m
The three-star Izaak Walton Hotel in the Dovedale Valley has been brought to market for £2.35m. Originally built in the 17th-Century, the 38-bedroom Peak District hotel has been sympathetically modernised and extended to include five function rooms, a bar, a restaurant and lounge space, the majority of which overlook the…
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Feb- 2024 -7 FebruaryHotels
Historic Netherstowe House brought to market
Netherstowe House, a former boutique hotel in Lichfield, has been brought to market for an undisclosed price. The 10-bedroom property is split by the north and south side, and is available for purchase as a whole, or in two lots. Set within one-acre, Netherstowe House is a short distance from…
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