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Leading UK hotel collection acquire grand dame of the South West
Eden Hotel Collection, who are quickly becoming known as one of the leading luxury hotel operators in the UK, have added a seventh property and second spa to their carefully chosen portfolio of classic country house hotels.
The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa, bought out of the administration of the von Essen Hotels portfolio, will join Michelin starred Mallory Court in Leamington Spa, Buckland Tout-Saints in Devon, The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden, The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, Brockencote Hall Hotel in Worcestershire and the recently acquired Greenway Hotel & Spa in Cheltenham.
The Mount Somerset Hotel and Spa is a stunning Georgian country house hotel, set in four acres of beautiful grounds. This grand dame of a building sits cradled in between the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, affording guests some of the best views in Somerset. The Mount Somerset has all the characteristics of a quintessential English Georgian mansion. The hotel already holds three AA Stars and two AA Rosettes, accolades that are well know to the rest of the Eden hotels who all hold similarly coveted awards for their high standards of dining and hospitality.
The group’s Managing Director Mark Chambers commented,
‘We are delighted to be adding The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa to Eden Hotel Collection. We believe it is a beautiful addition to our portfolio of luxury hotels and reflects the standard of our exclusive group.
We are excited to be adding our second spa property to the Eden Hotel Collection, which has added a different dynamic to our company. We are excited to be taking The Mount Somerset back into private ownership, where it will get the care and attention needed to return it to its former glory’.
Mr Chambers will have the support of Michelin starred Chef Simon Haigh, Director of Food and Beverage for Eden Hotel Collection, in making sure that The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa sets a new standard of culinary excellence for the South West.
Notes to Editors:
The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa is part of the Eden Hotel Collection, a group of luxury boutique hotels privately owned by Sir Peter Rigby. Other hotels in the collection include Michelin star Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa, Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel in Devon, The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden, The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon and Brockencote Hall in Worcestershire and The Greenway Hotel and Spa in Cheltenham.
Postal Address:
Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa, Lower Henlade, Somerset,TA3 5NB
Press Enquiries: Lindsay Butler
E-mail: lindsay.butler@edenhotelcollection.com
Web: www.mountsomersethotelandspa.com
Leading UK hotel collection acquires Cheltenham luxury spa hotel
Eden Hotel Collection, who are quickly becoming known as one of the leading luxury hotel operators in the UK, have added a sixth property to their award-winning portfolio of classic country and town house hotels.
The Greenway Hotel & Spa, bought out of the administration of the von Essen Hotels portfolio, will join Michelin starred Mallory Court in Leamington Spa, Buckland Tout-Saints in Devon, The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden, The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon and the recently acquired Brockencote Hall Hotel in Worcestershire. The hotel was sold against a guide price of £3.5 million.
The 17 bedroom Elizabethan manor house is set in eight acres of parkland at the edge of the Cotswolds, just three miles from the popular Regency town of Cheltenham. The hotel already holds three AA Red Stars and two AA Rosettes, accolades that are well know to the rest of the Eden hotels who all hold these coveted awards for their high standards of dining and hospitality.
The group’s Managing Director Mark Chambers commented,
‘We are delighted to be adding The Greenway Hotel & Spa to Eden Hotel Collection, we believe it is a perfect fit for our portfolio and reflects everything we look for in a hotel.
The added benefit of the recently developed spa poses a different dynamic for our company and we are excited to be taking The Greenway Hotel & Spa back into private ownership, where it will get the care and attention needed to return it to its former glory’.
Mr Chambers will have the support of Michelin starred Chef Simon Haigh, Director of Food and Beverage for Eden Hotel Collection, in making sure that The Greenway Hotel & Spa sets a new standard of culinary excellence for Gloucestershire.
Notes to Editors:
The Greenway Hotel & Spa is part of the Eden Hotel Collection, a group of luxury boutique hotels privately owned by Sir Peter Rigby. Other hotels in the collection include Michelin star Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa, Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel in Devon, The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden, The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon and Brockencote Hall in Worcestershire.
Postal Address:
The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UG
Press Enquiries: Lindsay Butler E-mail: lindsay_butler@mallory.co.uk
General enquiries: 01242 862352
Web: www.thegreenwayhotelandspa.com
Arden Head Chef takes the helm at Eden Hotel Collection's new luxury property
The Eden Hotel Collection have announced Adam Brown’s appointment as Head Chef of the newly acquired Brockencote Hall Hotel, a Victorian country estate in the heart of Worcestershire already renowned for its fine dining.
The former Head Chef of the Eden Hotel Collection’s Arden Hotel has already left his mark on the Stratford dining scene with his sophisticated cooking and innovative menus that resulted in two AA Rosettes for the hotel’s restaurant shortly after opening – a remarkable achievement.
Since its opening in summer 2010, The Waterside Brasserie at The Arden has significantly raised the bar for other restaurants in the town under Adam’s careful guidance.
Adam Brown learnt his trade in prestigious and award-winning kitchens across the country, training under Michelin starred Chefs Gordon Ramsay, David Everitt-Matthias and Simon Haigh, Executive Chef for the Eden Hotel Collection.
Adam, who ran his first kitchen at just twenty five years of age, has already won recognition for his culinary talents as he has progressed through the ranks, including Coventry Chef of the Year and finalist Midlands Chef of the Year.
Brockencote Hall Hotel currently holds two AA Rosettes and Adam Brown’s culinary flair and passion for his trade, combined with his commitment to using sustainable, seasonal local produce, promises even greater things for the fan base of loyal diners.
Adam commented,
“I am looking forward to be part of Eden Hotel Collection’s plans at Brockencote Hall and it is exciting to be taking on the challenge of a new kitchen. The hotel is amazing and has incredible potential; we are hoping to take it to a whole new level” .
Notes to Editors:
Eden Hotel Collection is owned by Sir Peter Rigby, who received his knighthood for his contribution to information technology and business in the West Midlands. Mallory Court was recently named the Most Excellent Hotel UK and Ireland 2009 by Condé Nast Johansens. Simon Haigh, Executive Chef of the Eden Hotel Collection, was recently awarded his 10th Michelin Star for the Main Dining Room at Mallory Court.
Postal Address: Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett, Nr Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4PY
General enquiries: Dean Gunston, General Manager (0)1562 777876
E-mail: info@brockencotehall,com
Victorian Mansion added to Luxury Hotel Collection
Eden Hotel Collection, the group of award-winning luxury country house hotels and restaurants privately owned by Sir Peter Rigby, has announced that they have taken ownership of Brockencote Hall Hotel, a Victorian Country Estate in Worcestershire.
Brockencote Hall will add to the four-strong portfolio of hotels and restaurants that make up the Eden Hotel Collection. Already in the fold are Michelin starred Mallory Court in Leamington Spa, Buckland Tout-Saints in Devon, The Kings Hotel in Chipping Campden and the celebrated Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, opened in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company in 2010.
Brockencote Hall already has an enviable dining reputation across Worcestershire with two AA Rosettes for fine food, an accolade that the team at Eden are keen to build upon. Executive Chef Simon Haigh, who has recently been awarded his tenth Michelin Star for the Main Dining Room at Mallory Court Hotel, is lending his culinary expertise to the venture in order to take the existing food reputation at Brockencote to even higher heights.
The hotel, set in 70 acres of grounds near to the Malvern Hills, is to undergo a complete renovation to bring it in line with the quality of the other hotels in the collection. Award-winning interior designers Nicholas Hollinshead, who led the refurbishment of The Arden Hotel, look set to take the helm for the renovation project and restore Brockencote to its former glory.
Group Managing Director Mark Chambers commented,
"We have been looking for opportunities to add to the Eden Hotel Collection for some time but wanted to ensure we selected a property that would complement our existing collection. Our four hotels have their own unique style and characteristics and we know that Brockencote Hall will be the perfect fit".
Notes to Editors:
Postal Address: Brockencote Hall Hotel, Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire, DY10 4PY
General Enquiries: Dean Gunston, General Manager 01562 777876
Ten out of Ten!
An exceptional opportunity to join an industry led training program backed by ten of the most prestigious hotels in the UK and designed to create future stars of the hospitality industry.
Participating hotels: Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, Lucknam Park, Mallory Court, the Vineyard at Stockcross, Chewton Glen, Atlantic Hotel, Calcot Manor, The Fat Duck, The Bath Priory and Gidleigh Park.
Ten candidates will be offered the opportunity to complete a 25 month training program spending a 5 month period at a selection of 5 of the properties completing modules in Kitchen, Restaurant, Housekeeping/ Maintenance, HR, Sales and Marketing and Reception / Reservations. During the initial training period there will also be ten training days covering essential skills such as Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and Grievance and Disciplinary procedures.
Upon the successful completion of the training program there will be a further opportunity to take up a 6 month placement at one of the properties fulfilling a Duty Manager or Host Manager role, the full training period is offered as a paid placement. This is a tremendous chance to enter the industry at the highest level, learning your skills from some of the most well respected professionals in some exceptional properties. The success of Michel Roux’s Service program has opened the eyes of the younger generation to the benefits of a career at four and five star properties in the hospitality industry and this initiative will enhance that message.
The program is due to commence in September 2011 and applicants are invited from those aged 18 years and above who have a years experience within a 4 or 5 star property or are recent graduates with a years industry experience. Applications are open from 1st March – 1st June 2011 and the proposed date for interviews is the 10th June 2011. In an industry often criticised for not doing more to encourage young people to follow a career in hospitality the hotels supporting this program are taking a determined step forward to promote the very positive opportunities the industry can provide.
For more information on the Ten and Ten program contact Sue Williams, General Manager at The Bath Priory Hotel, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT. Tel 01225 331922 sue.Williams@thebathpriory.co.uk or Anita Bower, Human Resources Director at Chewton Glen Tel 01425 282200 Anita.bower@chewtonglen.com.
Ten is the magic number!
World’s most coveted dining accolade awarded to Mallory for 10th time
Warwickshire's only Michelin starred restaurant has retained the top international accolade for its food - held only by the world's top chefs.
Mallory Court Hotel in Leamington Spa is amongst a small amount of restaurants in Britain to hold the industry's rarest accolade. Mallory Court's Michelin star is held by its Head Chef Simon Haigh, making him the finest chef in the Coventry and Warwickshire region. Staff at Mallory Court waited with bated breath for the famous Michelin guide to be announced on Tuesday.
A press release confirmed that Simon and his team had yet again achieved star status, prompting celebrations at the hotel in Harbury Lane. Simon shares this prestigious award with other highly skilled chefs include Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and Gordon Ramsey. “We are delighted” said Simon. “It is testament to the skill and hard work of the whole team that we continue to be recognised for the consistent quality our guests expect. Once you have gained a star, it is much easier to lose it than it is to hold on to it, and it is the most esteemed accolade that a chef can receive. Understandably, this is usually a fairly tense time of year in a lot of kitchens as the Michelin Guide is the benchmark within the industry.”
Since Simon’s arrival at the Leamington Spa hotel in 2000, he has maintained consistently high standards to ensure that Mallory remains one of the best establishments in the region, having held a Michelin Star personally for no less than fifteen years – a remarkable achievement. Mallory Court is part of the Eden Hotel Collection - a group of hotels privately owned by Sir Peter Rigby, who has appeared in The Times 100 rich list after making his fortune in IT solutions.
Mallory Court is a destination for jetsetters from all over the world who fly in to dine at Mallory, landing at the hotel’s helipad. In addition to running the kitchens at Mallory Court, Simon is also the Executive Chef for the Eden Hotel Collection which includes The Arden Hotel in Stratford, Kings in Chipping Campden and Buckland Tout-Saints in Devon. Simon works with the chefs at all hotels to create menus brimming with imagination and innovation, working to an ethos of sustainability and traceability.
To find out more about how Mallory Court are celebrating go to www.mallory.co.uk.
Notes to Editors:
Postal Address:
Mallory Court Hotel
Harbury Lane
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV33 9QB
General enquiries: 01926 330214
E-mail: reception@mallory.co.uk
Web: www.mallory.co.uk
For more information about the Michelin Guide go to www.michelin.co.uk.
