PRESS AND MEDIA

A VIP toast to luxury - Hand Picked Hotels and Champagne Bollinger unite to create bespoke guest experiences

28-08-2025

An exclusive collaboration ‘The Bollinger Edit’ brings together two heritage brands to offer refined stays, spa rituals, and gastronomic moments featuring La Grande Année 2015

Crathorne Hall Hotel earns prestigious 2 AA Rosettes for exceptional modern British fine dining at The Leven Restaurant

27-07-2025

Grand and stately, yet warm and welcoming, Crathorne Hall Hotel has added another prestigious accolade to its name - 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

Excellence Rewarded: Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa and L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

02-06-2025

Guests at the Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa and L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa rated their stays an impressive 4.7 out of 5, earning both hotels the prestigious British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award.

Row big or go home: St Pierre Park launches 3-year sponsorship of Guernsey Rowing Club

01-04-2025

St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is the proud new sponsor of the Guernsey Rowing Club, as it unveils a three-year collaboration reinforcing Hand Picked Hotels’ commitment to supporting health and wellbeing initiatives in the island.

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa’s Tassili restaurant recognised in 2025 Michelin Guide for exceptional dining

12-02-2025

Tassili, the luxury fine dining restaurant located within Hand Picked Hotels’ Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in the Channel Islands, has gained recognition for its impeccable standard of gastronomy with a listing in the 2025 Michelin Guide.

The Ultimate Romantic Experience

17-01-2025

Hand Picked Hotels launches an unforgettable romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa Wins Large Business of the Year at South Cheshire Chamber Awards

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa is thrilled to announce its recent win as Large Business of the Year at the prestigious South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards held on Friday, 8th November.

Country house hotel Rookery Hall wins prestigious 3 AA Rosettes for exceptional modern British fine dining

24-09-2024

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading privately-owned country house hotel and coastal resorts collection, has gained further recognition.

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING TOPS THE CORPORATE AGENDA

13-05-2024

77% of corporate bookers’ main criteria when booking a meeting venue is wellness and wellbeing, reveals research by Hand Picked Hotels

Hand Picked Hotels Partner With Noble Isle

01-11-2023

The two female-led, British brands partner to deliver a luxury guest experience through premium in-room amenities.

Hand Picked Hotels Appoints Its First Head Of Wine

01-10-2023

Expert Sommelier, Louise Gordon, joins the Hand Picked Hotels team to continue to strengthen its food and drink credentials.

Chef Joe Gould Joins Hand Picked Hotels' Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

26-09-2023

Hand Picked Hotels today announces Chef Joe Gould has joined the team at The Cedar Restaurant at Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa as Head Chef from Glenapp Castle Hotel in Ayrshire.

Hand Picked Hotels Launches Wine Dinners in partnership with Villa Saletta

21-09-2023

Experience a Taste of Tuscany

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF GREAT BRITAIN WITH HAND PICKED HOTELS CURATED EXPERIENCES THIS SUMMER

03-07-2023

Explore the beauty of the Malvern Hills, experience royal Bath and make the most of Great British hospitality before jetting abroad with specially crafted experiences.

HAND PICKED HOTELS SENDS HOUSEWARMING WISHES TO PPBF

10-05-2023

Hand Picked Hotels, the current sponsor of the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation (PPBF)’s Buy-A-Night campaign, has congratulated the charity on its third addition to their compassionate housing in Southampton.

WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRIDGERTON ROYALTY AT HAND PICKED HOTELS

03-05-2023

The break-out star from Netflix’s critically-acclaimed iconic Bridgerton returns on May 4 for her own spin-off series ‘Queen Charlotte’ – A Bridgerton Story, recreating her origin story and marriage to King George III.

HAND PICKED HOTELS BUILDS FUTURE TALENT WITH THE LAUNCH OF ITS SPA THERAPIST APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY

20-03-2023

Hand Picked Hotels has launched its new Spa Therapist apprenticeship programme across the group, working alongside esteemed national provider Armonia Training Academy.

ROOKERY HALL, CHESHIRE LAUNCHES MINDFUL MEETINGS WELLNESS EXPERIENCE

20-01-2023

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa in Nantwich, Cheshire has launched Mindful Meetings, a complimentary wellness initiative available to all event delegates this winter.

CHESHIRE CHEF THROUGH TO SEMI-FINALS OF NATIONAL CULINARY COMPETITION

24-08-2022

A talented and ambitious local chef has reached the semi-finals of the National Chef of the Year competition after creating a stunning three course menu which impressed Michelin-starred chef, Kenny Atkinson, who leads the judging panel.

£20K FOR DEC UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN APPEAL

28-06-2022

Hand Picked Hotels’ Jubilee Charity Fun Days raise £20k for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

ROOKERY HALL HOTEL WINS ‘LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR’ AT CHESHIRE AWARDS

30-03-2022

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa has been crowned ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ in the Marketing Cheshire Awards.

JUMPING IN PUDDLES SET TO MAKE A BIG SPLASH WITH MAJOR NATIONAL SPONSOR

30-11-2021

MOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL BRAND - VENUE VERDICT AWARDS 2021

13-10-2021

Hand Picked Hotels named Most Recommended Hotel Brand - Venue Verdict Awards 2021

Hand Picked Hotels Expand Portfolio in the Channel Islands

15-09-2021

Hand Picked Hotels, a family-owned group of luxury country house hotels and spa resorts, has completed its acquisition of three hotels in the Channel Islands.

Hand Picked Hotels and Jaques of London

13-07-2021

Two perfectly British family-run companies come together to make this summer the Summer of Fun…

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa unveils a new destination spa

22-06-2021

UK country house hotel reveals £1.5m refurbishment.

Hand Picked Hotels Announce Acquisition Plans in the Channel Islands

19-05-2021

Hand Picked Hotels can confirm that contracts have now been exchanged on the purchase of Fermain Valley Hotel and Ziggurat Hotel in Guernsey and the Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney, subject to regulatory approval.

Investment at Fawsley Hall with New Spa & Health Club

05-01-2021

Hand Picked Hotels has unveiled plans for a significant refurbishment of their spa and health club at Fawsley Hall Hotel in Northamptonshire.

Hand Picked Hotels Welcome Paws through the Doors

01-08-2020

Hand Picked Hotels has announced they are welcoming dogs to their hotels from August 2020.

Hand Picked Hotels champions the UK holiday with new tailormade experiences and specially curated stays for guests

22-06-2020

Hand Picked Hotels’ Chairman & CEO Julia Hands announced today the re-opening of the hotel group on 4th July with the introduction of a new offering of custom designed and curated stays for guests.

Hand Picked Hotels Named Most Recommended Hotel Brand 2019

10-03-2020

Hand Picked Hotels Named Most Recommended Hotel Brand

Stanbrook Abbey Wins Hotel of the Year 2019

Stanbrook Abbey in Worcester has won Visit Worcester’s Hotel of the Year 2019!

Hand Picked Health Club & Spas Raise Over 2k For Macmillan

On Friday 27th September, the teams at Hand Picked Spa & Health Clubs took part in Macmillan’s largest coffee morning, raising £2,287 for the cancer charity.

The Grand Suite reopens at 5 star Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa

04-09-2019

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Grand Suite, re-establishing its position as a premier AA Five Star venue on the island for conferences, meetings and corporate events.

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel Showcases £4.2m Renovation with the Opening of The Refectory Dining Room & Terrace

Historic Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in Worcester, owned and operated by independent country house hotel group Hand Picked Hotels, has marked the completion of a £4.2m renovation with the official opening of their new restaurant, The Refectory Dining Room & Terrace.

Bailbrook House in Bath Create Express Team Building Activity

Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath, part of the privately-owned country house hotel group Hand Picked Hotels, has teamed up with ACF Teambuilding & Events to develop a bespoke team building activity, The Crate Escape, when time is of the essence in more ways than one!

Audleys Wood Hotel Named Hand Picked Hotels' Hotel of the Year

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading collection of privately-owned country house hotels and spa resorts, has awarded Audleys Wood Hotel in Hampshire its Hotel of the Year.

Hand Picked Hotels Launches TV Advertising Campaign

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading collection of privately-owned country house hotels and spa resorts, is launching its first UK TV advertising campaign as it looks to expand its consumer reach and increase direct leisure bookings.

Lesley Bacon wins Spa Professional of the Year at Hotel Cateys 2018

We are delighted that our very own Group Health Club & Spas Manager, Lesley Bacon, has won Spa Professional of the Year at the 2018 Hotel Cateys.

Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa Unveils Refurbished Events Space

Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa near Dartford in Kent, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Terrace Suite following a complete floor-to-ceiling renovation.

Four AA Rosettes on the menu at Tassili, Grand Jersey

This accolade, which ranks Tassili amongst the very best restaurants in the UK, is awarded to very few establishments.

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa is all set for Summer with new £500k Terrace

24-05-2018

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in Jersey, part of country house hotel group Hand Picked Hotels, has re-opened its outdoor terrace following a £500k refurbishment designed to make the most of its uninterrupted sea views.

Stanbrook Abbey Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Hand Picked Hotels

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, a landmark hotel located in the heart Worcester at the foot of the Malvern Hills, is celebrating a year with leading country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels.

New Outdoor Wedding Venue Opens at Audleys Wood, Hampshire

Mayor Opens New Hampshire Outdoor Wedding Venue. Historic country house hotel, Audleys Wood Hotel in Basingstoke, launched its new outdoor wedding venue this weekend, Sunday 25th February, with the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Paul Frankum, marking the official opening.

New Management Announced at Hand Picked Hotels in Jersey

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading independent group of country house hotels and spa resorts, has today announced a restructure of its management team in Jersey with a regional manager and two hotel management appointments.

Hotel of the Year Accolade for New Hall Hotel & Spa

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading independent group of country house hotels and spa resorts, has awarded New Hall Hotel & Spa its Hotel of the Year in recognition of an outstanding performance throughout 2017.

Hand Picked Hotels Celebrate Bicentenary of Emily Brontë’s Birth with Novel Winter Escape

Country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, is marking 200 years since the birth of Emily Brontë with her literary classic Wuthering Heights being given away as part of a new winter leisure break.

St Pierre Park Spa & Health Club Wins Best Spa in the Channel Islands

The Health Club & Spa at St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Guernsey, has scooped the award for Best Spa in the Channel Islands for the second year in a row at the Good Spa Guide Awards.

Hugo De Castro from Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa Scoops Boutique Hotelier Personal Service Star Award

Head Concierge at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in the Channel Islands, Hugo De Castro, has been crowned Concierge of the Year at the 2017 Boutique Hotelier Personal Service Star Awards.

Chilston Park Hotel in Kent Launches Wellness and Mindfulness Retreats

Historic Kent country house hotel, Chilston Park in Lenham, has launched a series of exclusive mindfulness and wellbeing retreats that invite guests to adandon technology, embrace creativity, escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and be present in the moment.

Hand Picked Hotels’ L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in Jersey Completes £2m Refurbishment

Hand Picked Hotels, the UK’s leading independent country house hotel group, has completed a £2m refurbishment programme of its AA Four Silver Star L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in Jersey.

Sleep comes out on top as Hand Picked Hotels back Sleep Council’s Sleeptember campaign

01-09-2017

The UK’s leading independent country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, is backing the Sleep Council’s Sleeptember campaign recognising the importance their customers place on getting a good night’s sleep whilst travelling away from home for work or leisure.

Hand Picked Hotels Announced as Official Sponsor of Guernsey Football Club

Hand Picked Hotels has been announced as Guernsey Football Club’s Official Club Sponsor in a three-year partnership managed by Chairman and Chief Executive of the hotel collection, Julia Hands.

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel joins Hand Picked Hotels and launches campaign to attract visitors

06-07-2017

The historic Stanbrook Abbey Hotel near Worcester has officially launched as part of the award-winning Hand Picked Hotels collection, with a major push on attracting visitors to the region.

Dorset and Hampshire Chefs learn Butchery, Grill and Chill at Rhinefield House

21-06-2017

Top chefs from across Dorset and Hampshire came together to enjoy an afternoon of cookery demonstrations, networking and Clayzer at Rhinefield House, Brockenhurst on Monday (June 19). The event was kissed with glorious sunshine and took place within wildlife-abundant utopia that is The New Forest.

Ettington Park Hotel launches new lunchtime twist on British classics

03-04-2017

Ettington Park Hotel, part of the award-winning Hand Picked Hotels collection, is set to redefine the concept of lunch time dining by launching an innovative menu which cleverly intertwines traditional Afternoon Tea with Sunday Lunch. The unique offering is one of the first in the country and will be available for guests to enjoy from 9 April, 2017.

Expansion for Hand Picked Hotels in the heart of England

10-03-2017

Hand Picked Hotels has exchanged contracts to acquire an architecturally splendid gothic gem, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel near Worcester - expanding the award-winning country house hotel portfolio to 20 properties.

New Hall Hotel & Spa gains coveted AA Red Star

14-10-2016

New Hall Hotel & Spa, the mediaeval manor at Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, has been awarded the coveted Red Star rating by the AA – the 11th hotel in the Hand Picked Hotels collection to be awarded the accolade.

Hand Picked Hotels awarded prestigious new AA Silver Star Awards

28-10-2015

Four hotels in the collection achieve new status

Crathorne Hall Hotel unveils a £4m grand restoration

02-10-2015

Historic Crathorne Hall Hotel in Yarm, North Yorkshire, will unveil a grand £4m restoration as it relaunches today (1 October) – one year on from the fire that badly damaged the east wing.

Bailbrook House Hotel Celebrates Two AA Rosettes Success

12-05-2015

Hand Picked Hotels is delighted to announce Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath has been awarded two AA Rosettes

Crathorne Hall Hotel re-opens for business

04-11-2015

Historic Crathorne Hall Hotel in Yarm, North Yorkshire, will be re-opening for business on Monday 10 November following the fire that damaged part of the hotel last month.

Beat the January blues with an escape to the countryside

02-01-2014

A relaxing countryside break is sure to beat the January blues

Soak in Serenity with Scottish Seaweed

12-06-2014

Ishga Treatments Launch at Norton House Hotel & Spa

Spa expansion for L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa

02-05-2015

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, is undertaking an exciting refurbishment of its health club & spa facilities.

Weddings at Bailbrook House Hotel

01-04-2014

Space and style on offer following a £10 million restoration

Hand Picked Hotels appoints Ignace Bauwens

29-11-2023