The Old White Lion, a historic 18th-century coaching inn located in Haworth, is up for sale at £950,000 through Colliers. It features 14 bedrooms, a 120-cover event space, two owner/manager flats, reception area, bar, residents’ lounge, commercial kitchen, and parking. Owned by the Bradford family for 40 years, the property has a consistent customer base due to local tourist attractions like the Bronte Parsonage Museum. Colliers’ Robert Smithson highlights the potential to rework the space for more accommodation or enhance the food and beverage offerings.
Luxury Lodges is upgrading its resorts this summer, including adding The Studio for beauty treatments at Milk Wood Spa, Dylan Coastal Resort. The resort is also enhancing its food and beverage service with new outdoor dining options. Additionally, Clowance in South Cornwall now offers new dog-friendly lodges accommodating up to eight guests with private hot tubs. Jack Hurley, Luxury Lodges’ commercial director, emphasises the importance of catering to large groups and multi-generational families, who often book multiple lodges for family getaways.
The Pig Hotels has achieved B Corp certification, joining a global community dedicated to high social and environmental standards. This certification, overseen by B Lab, reflects the group’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. CEO Tom Ross expresses pride in the recognition, noting that The Pig Hotels prioritises people and the planet while providing a delightful guest experience. He acknowledges the ongoing commitment to improve and lead in the hospitality industry’s sustainable practices, embracing the B Corp ethos of continuous betterment.