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Bron Eifion Country House Hotel in North Wales Listed for Sale at £1.7 Million as Owners Retire

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 2 April 2026
🏨 Bron Eifion Country House Hotel in Criccieth, North Wales is on the market for £1.7 million. Built in 1883 for John E Greaves, it features 17 en-suite rooms, a four-bedroom bungalow, and staff accommodation. The five-acre estate includes gardens, woodland, and is licensed for ceremonies with two function rooms for up to 150 guests. Planning for three holiday chalets was approved in May 2022. Owners are retiring after 20 years, and the sale is managed by Savills.
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Carden Park unveils luxury suites following investment

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 1 April 2026
Carden Park has opened four new luxury suites as part of a £6.5m investment into the hotel.  The open-plan rooms include separate sleeping areas, dressing spaces, and views across the…
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Thackeray Group Enters Hospitality Sector with £12m Onefifty Fenchurch Aparthotel in London

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 31 March 2026
🏨 Thackeray Group launched Onefifty Fenchurch, a 33-apartment luxury aparthotel at 150 Fenchurch Street, after a £12 million, 24-month conversion. Located near Fenchurch Street Station, it features studios and one-bedroom apartments (17-31 sq m) with kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and air conditioning. Shared amenities include a gym, yoga studio, work studios, and a lounge. Falconer Chester Hall led architecture, and Studio Mark Andrew designed the interiors. Operated by Vertiq Hospitality Partners, it offers 24-hour support.
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Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite Sold for £995,000 to Manchester Investment Firm, Plans to Reopen Underway

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 27 March 2026
🏨 The 19th Century Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite was sold for £995,000 to a Manchester-based investment company. After closing in January 2024, the 23-bedroom inn, on a five-acre site, will be restored and reopened. Originally a private residence for artist Mary Barker, it was later frequented by inventor Sir Barnes Wallis. Colliers' Julian Troup noted high demand for Cumbrian hotels, marking the 69th sale in the region since 2021.
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Dedigama Properties Acquires Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and Spa, Planning Expansion and Development Opportunities

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 26 March 2026
🏨 Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel and Spa, with 83 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant, lounge bar, conference facilities, and leisure centre, has been sold to Dedigama Properties for an undisclosed sum. Located near the beach, the hotel offers development opportunities, including more bedrooms and an expanded leisure club. Ed Bellfield from Christie & Co facilitated the sale, highlighting its appeal as a freehold, full-service hotel with significant growth potential.
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Hotel Industry Faces Stagnant Growth in 2026; Top 20% to Increase Market Share Through Discipline and Data

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 25 March 2026
🏨 In 2026, the hotel industry faces stagnant growth after three years of high rates and cost-cutting. Top 20% of companies will gain market share via discipline, data, and differentiation. Strategic imperatives include precise resource allocation, sharpening brand experiences, and embracing technology. A shift is needed from transactional optimization to relationship orchestration, requiring foundational infrastructure. Success relies on strategically coherent operations, compounding small advantages, and disciplined execution over bold innovations.
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Cornwall Hotel Collection Acquires Historic Atlantic Hotel in Newquay, Expanding Portfolio to Four Properties

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 25 March 2026
🏨 The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay, established in 1892, sold to Cornwall Hotel Collection. The iconic four-star property has 57 rooms, two apartments, and hosts 1,200 guests across six spaces, featuring two pools. Owned by the same family since 1986, the hotel was recently acquired after significant buyer interest. Cornwall Hotel Collection owns three other Cornwall hotels. The sale maintains the hotel's legacy, with notable past visitors like Queen Victoria and The Beatles.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves Pledges Targeted Support Amid Rising Energy Costs, Reviews CMA Powers to Curb Price Gouging

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 25 March 2026
📈 On March 24, Rachel Reeves addressed the Commons, pledging targeted support amid rising energy costs. She announced a review of the Competition and Markets Authority's powers to prevent energy company price gouging. Concerns rise as energy bills increase to fund Sizewell C nuclear power station. Fuel prices have surged by a third due to Iran's conflict, impacting UK hauliers transporting 80% of goods. Business leaders urge for energy policy reform and a pause on non-commodity costs.
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Lamington Group Secures £46M Deal for Carbon-Neutral 200-Room Hotel in Leeds, Opening Spring 2028

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 24 March 2026
🏠 £46m deal by Lamington Group with Helios Real Estate and Marrico for a sustainable hotel at Leeds' former International Swimming Pool site. Construction of the 17-storey, 200-room building begins May 2026, opening spring 2028. Located in Leeds' business district, the carbon-neutral hotel features studios, suites, a café, bar, gym, and meeting spaces. Part of Lamington's strategy to expand to 2,000 keys, the project partners with Aberdeen Investments and seeks more investors.
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PPHE Hotel Group Secures £136.45m Financing from Bank Hapoalim to Acquire Park Plaza London Waterloo Freehold

  • Heather Sandlin
  • 23 March 2026
💸 PPHE Hotel Group secured a £136.45m facility with Bank Hapoalim to acquire Park Plaza London Waterloo's freehold. This two-year agreement, with an option to extend, replaces a £210m lease liability. Around 90% of the floating interest rate will be hedged. The transaction enhances freehold exposure, reduces inflation risk, and is expected to simplify the balance sheet. Located on London's South Bank, this acquisition includes a first legal charge over the hotel's interest.
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