Safestay has agreed to sell the freehold of its Edinburgh Cowgate hostel for £5.35m and will continue operating the site under a new 10-year franchise agreement.  The disposal follows Safestay’s June announcement that it was considering sales of selected UK assets. The proceeds will be used to reduce debt, support working capital and strengthen the […]

Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has announced the appointment of Andy Goss as its new head of food and beverage (F&B), as it expands its hospitality offer across 14 London hotels.  The move follows recent investment in new dining concepts and a long-term partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global. Goss joins from HMSHost International, where he […]

The Manor pub and hotel in Alconbury has been brought to market with an asking price of £595,000.  Specialist business property adviser Christie and Co has been instructed to handle the sale of the Grade II listed site on Chapel Street. The 16th Century building operates as a food-led pub with seven en suite letting […]

Hewish Mill Holiday Cottages in Muddiford has been put up for sale with a £2m guide price. The freehold property in North Devon includes a three-bedroom farmhouse and five renovated, income-producing cottages set within 4.6 acres. The estate, a former water mill dating to 1751, has been refurbished in recent years while retaining period features. […]

Watergate Bay Hotel has won the Gold Cornwall Tourism Award for large hotel of the year and the overall Winner of Winners title at this year’s event, recognising its recent growth and operational changes. The awards, presented on 13 November 2025, highlighted the hotel’s guest experience, quality standards and environmental work, as well as its […]

Broadway Park Hotel in Sandown has been sold to Caledonian Leisure, which has added the site to its growing hotel collection. The 106-bedroom property, dating back to 1870, was originally built as a family home and has operated as a hotel since the early 1960s.  It includes a ballroom, lounges, restaurant and landscaped grounds. Caledonian […]

More than a third of people are planning to travel within the UK to visit family and friends over Christmas, according to a new Travelodge survey of more than 45,000 respondents. The poll found that 37% expect to make a domestic trip, while 57% intend to stay at home and 4% plan to go overseas.  […]

Edinburgh-based hotel Code The Court has unveiled a new attic floor of signature boutique hotel rooms following a multi-million pound refurbishment. The development moves the property beyond its original pods and former police cell offering, introducing a collection of luxury en-suite rooms. The newly launched ‘Enlightened Rooms’, designed by Edinburgh-based Morgan Architects, combine bespoke interiors […]

Ardbeg House on Islay has appointed general manager Richard Needham as it continues to develop its whisky-led accommodation and dining offer near Port Ellen. The boutique hotel, located close to Ardbeg Distillery, recently opened as a small hospitality venue centred on the brand’s whisky. It was designed with interiors firm Russell Sage Studio and includes […]

Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel and Parklands in Singleton, near Poulton-le-Fylde, has been brought to market for offers over £1.45m. The unique three-storey Georgian hotel is set within five acres of grounds and comprises 14 modern bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. It also acts as a popular wedding venue and includes a reception […]