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UK: Boutique brand The Wildhive Collection has acquired its second hotel, Eshott Hall in Northumberland.
Th 17th Century manor house has been acquired from The Robert Parker Collection. It will continue to operate under its current identity until late 2025, when the hotel will undergo and full refurbishment in line with the Wildhive brand.
Eshott Hall joins Wildhive Callow Hall in Derbyshire which opened inn September 2021.
Ed Burrows, co-founder of The Wildhive Collection said: “We have spent a long time looking for our second site, wanting somewhere that fits our long-term vision for The Wildhive Collection and we’re really excited about the possibilities at Eshott Hall.
“There is already a strong team in place at the hotel that we look forward to nurturing, and we’re excited to work with the brilliant team at Visit North East England to bring more people to this fantastic part of the country,” he added.
In 2022, North East England was announced as the first-ever Destination Development Partnership pilot in England, receiving £2.25 million in government funding to grow the visitor economy.
The Wildhive Collection was founded by Burrows and Charles Randall, whose vision is to create a collection of houses located in the lesser-known destinations of the UK.
Randall said: “We are very excited to announce our second acquisition in the stunning county of Northumberland. This move aligns with our long-term strategy and company vision to provide out-of-the-ordinary guest experiences in destinations that celebrate heritage, culture, and natural beauty, and we’re looking forward to giving guests a warm Wildhive welcome.”
Appeared first on: boutiquehotelnews.com
