As ‘Normal’ Returns
Dear all, On Monday we received the news that our entire industry has been waiting to hear since March 2020. The nearest thing to ‘normal’ conditions are returning as of Monday 19th July and many of the restrictions imposed over the past 15 months will be removed. Therefore masks will no longer be required to […]
Bedroom Refurbishments at Reigate Manor
We are delighted to say our Manor Suite at Reigate Manor has had a well-needed refurbishment. Both rooms 401 and 415 have been cleared out and completely transformed this summer, with new wallpaper, mirrors, lighting and more. You will, however, still find our traditional 4 poster bed in room 401. Something I’m sure many will […]
Long-awaited garden area opens at Reigate Manor
After over a year of being cooped up inside we are all more than a little desperate to enjoy a little sunshine. And now, at Reigate Manor, we finally can. Our new garden space has finally arrived and we are over the moon with it. Using artificial grass and a number of large wooden planters, […]
Manor Collection join the Hoteliers’ Charter
The Hoteliers’ Charter was drawn up in 2020 to raise the profile of the hospitality industry and promote hospitality as a profession of choice to parents, schools, colleges, universities and careers influencers. The charter was conceived by Sally Beck, General Manager of The Royal Lancaster hotel, when she called upon the industry to change the […]
The light at the end of the tunnel
Three months ago I put together a very similar article where I spoke about the optimism I felt for the coming year. I think I was even so hopeful that I dared to invite readers to our upcoming wedding fair on 6th February. Of course, when I was putting this together I still thought I’d […]
A New Year message from our Operations Director
The start of a new year brings the feeling of joyous anticipation like no other time of the year. That is felt even more so as we enter 2021 and leave behind the horrors of the past 12 months. With venues closed for months on end, limits put on guest numbers and continued uncertainty over […]
Investing to Succeed at The Manor Collection
If you sat me down 2 years ago and told me I would be awarded Surrey Business Person of the year in 12 months time, I would have laughed at you. If you had told me that in 2 years time we would be where we are now, I would have had security escort you […]
Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations having to be rescheduled due to the ongoing restrictions from the coronavirus. Over the past […]
Hartsfield Manor is re-opening on Monday 13th July
Hartsfield Manor, a 19th century manor house hotel based in Betchworth is re-opening on Monday 13th July after being closed for over 110 days. The last few months at Hartsfield Manor have not been the summer that we originally planned for. With several weddings and events rescheduling for later in the year or next year, […]
Hadlow Manor hires new Hotel Manager
Hadlow Manor, the busy function and wedding hotel on the Maidstone Road in Kent has recently hired a new manager to take over the day to day running of the hotel. George Payne joined the hotel in February having previously worked as a General Manager for Kudos at Penshurst Place. George takes over from Besnik […]
