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Lewis Catchpole

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The Westbourne in Bowness sold to new owners off £1.14m guide price

🏨 The Westbourne guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere has been sold from Andre and Susan Louis after over ten years of ownership. Built in 1888, the Victorian property was listed for £1.14m and includes nine ensuite bedrooms. New owners Greg Murison and Angela Stephen are moving from Aberdeen. The property offers a secluded yet accessible location near Lake Windermere. Haydn Spedding from Colliers highlighted its high turnover and profitability, reflecting strong demand in the Lake District.
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The Social Hub unveils its ‘next-generation’ room design

🖤 The Social Hub Amsterdam introduces 'next-generation' room design for bookings starting 20 July, featuring hybrid utility space, king-size bed, rain shower, double sink with Zenology toiletries, and sustainable bathroom tissue by The Good Roll. The year-long design process involved surveys, focus groups, and consulting with design experts Rizoma Architetture, DUM Office, ByBorre, and Kvadrat. The rollout aims to elevate the brand to a higher competitive category.
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UKH: ‘Labour needs to deliver on its commitments, and quick’

🏩 After the Labour party's landslide victory with over 400 seats and a majority of around 170, UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls urges swift action on their commitments. Business leaders advocate for reduced employer National Insurance Contributions, reformed planning laws, and better support for green investment in hospitality within the first 100 weeks. Suggestions include altering the business rates system, lowering the threshold for hospitality visas, and cutting VAT on food and drink sales to stimulate growth and alleviate staffing and investment challenges.
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