An historic Teignmouth hotel which specialises in holidays for people with sight loss is today celebrating after its future as a much loved seaside hotel is finally secured. Starboard Hotels has taken over ownership of the 47 bedroomed Cliffden Hotel from the charity Guide Dogs after it was brought to the market last year by GVA under the Vision Hotels brand with an asking … [Read more...]
2017 campaign best year yet for restaurants supporting StreetSmart
National homelessness charity StreetSmart has revealed that 2017 was the campaign's highest earning year yet, with an estimated final total of £662,000 raised by diners at over 500 restaurants across the UK during November and December. Founded two decades ago, StreetSmart's work is more important now than ever as statistics show an increase of 169% in homelessness since 2010. … [Read more...]
Best Western announces new hotel gracing Lincolnshire
Best Western Hotels and Resorts in Great Britain has announced the arrival of Stoke Rochford Hall, BW Premier Collection, to its growing collection of over 250 independent hotels. The hotel, which is part of the Talash Hotel Group, marks the 20th property to join BW Premier Collection. Stoke Rochford Hall, BW Premier Collection, is set in a Victorian country mansion with … [Read more...]
Jeff serves up smiles at Grand Pier
New Head Chef Jeff Nenonen has taken the helm at the Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare and will be serving up smiles across the attraction’s food and beverage outlets. Jeff will be responsible for the catering across the Pier’s Boardwalk Café, Captain Jack’s Bar and Tiffany’s Tea Room & Restaurant as well as the venue’s conference and event banqueting offering. With 24 … [Read more...]
Castle Terrace alumni to open The Little Chartroom, Edinburgh
Former Castle Terrace couple Roberta Hall and Shaun McCarron are opening their first restaurant this summer, on Albert Place, at the top of Edinburgh’s Leith Walk. Set to launch mid-June The Little Chartroom will be a neighbourhood-style bistro with chef Roberta in the kitchen and Shaun managing front of house. Roberta spent three years working at Michelin starred The … [Read more...]