Christie + Co has been appointed to handle the sale of the spectacular 14th Century Lumley Castle Hotel in Durham. The Grade I Listed castle, which has been the seat of the Earl of Scarbrough for over 700 years, occupies a commanding hillside position within six acres of beautiful parkland. The estate is close to the A1 motorway and overlooks Durham County Cricket ground and … [Read more...]
London remains world’s most popular tourist destination
London has once again been hailed as the world’s most popular tourist destination by Mastercard. It’s the second year running that the capital has topped the Global Destinations Cities Index, which provides an in-depth ranking of the 132 most travelled cities from around the world. 18.82 million visitors projected for 2015 London is projected to welcome 18.82 million … [Read more...]
More Brits opt for UK mini breaks over two-week hols
The traditional fortnight summer holiday used to be as much a part of the British summer as fish and chips on the promenade and donkey rides on the beach, but key findings from the 2015 Travelodge Holiday Index has revealed the number of Britons taking a two-week holiday has decreased by 46% over the last five years. Instead British holiday makers are opting for a one-week … [Read more...]
For sale: stake in Jamie Oliver empire; Center Parcs
It is widely reported that private equity firm 3i is one of several investment organisations being approached to consider taking a sizeable stake in Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire. 3i was an investor in the Giraffe chain before it sold to Tesco. It is understood that bids for a share of Oliver’s restaurant business – which includes Jamie’s Italian and Jamie Oliver’s Diner … [Read more...]
The Stafford London’s team represents UK in Copa Jerez Finals
Executive Head Chef Carlos Martinez and Master Sommelier Gino Nardella have reached the International Finals of the Copa Jerez competition which takes place this month. Carlos and Gino won the UK Final in 2014 which qualified them to represent the UK in the International Final. They will compete against teams from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Russian, Spain and … [Read more...]