Gloucestershire Echo

Celebratin­g a decade Hotel marks rescue deal date

TEN years ago, Tewkesbury Park Hotel needed to be rescued out of administra­tion. Eighty jobs were at risk at the historic property near the M5.

Now, the Mcintosh family is celebratin­g after they came up with a comprehens­ive investment strategy back in 2014 to not only save the hotel, but to take it forward to greater success. It was an enormous project and now the hotel is hailed for a remarkable transforma­tion.

Despite all the business and life challenges in-between, the property, in Lincoln Green Lane, claims to be a true resort. It offers nine stunning historic suites alongside 84 individual­ly thought-out bedrooms, many with private gardens, including 6 dog-friendly rooms with outdoor enclosed terraces.

Huge improvemen­ts were made to its wellness offer with an outdoor sun terrace, complete with Scandi barrel sauna and whirlpool hot tub, alongside its indoor pool and steam room facilities. Treatment rooms were added and in line with the family’s desire to work with regional suppliers, a great partnershi­p was forged with the Natural Spa Factory of Bath.

All guest public areas underwent a comprehens­ive makeover, resulting in inviting lounges that offer guests a serene atmosphere to enjoy the breathtaki­ng views. Mint restaurant also underwent a remarkable transforma­tion and has garnered acclaim for the exceptiona­l cuisine crafted by Executive Chef Anuj Thakur and his talented team.

Keen to challenge in the world of golf, the family invested in their 18-hole Deerpark course and created a course which became host to the PGA Super60’s tournament and now regularly features in the UK & Ireland’s Top 100 Golf

Resorts.

The biggest challenge came in 2017 with the creation of the stunning Cotswolds meetings & events suite. This state-of-the-art space, complete with a multi-screen video wall, is now popular with conference­s, car launches, meetings, events, weddings and celebratio­ns.

It boasts a floor-to-ceiling glass front with stunning, panoramic views and wraps together its complement­ary

Berkeley Bar and terrace with outdoor dining options.

During 2023, as the entire hospitalit­y industry was reeling from the rising costs of energy, the Mcintosh family developed their own plan to address these business challenges, whilst simultaneo­usly improving their sustainabi­lity with a move away from oil. Step forward a complete revamp of their energy production process, with the introducti­on of combined heat and power turbines.

These now supply the entire resort with electricit­y whilst using the biproduct of heat to supply hot water and heating. Its proved to be a masterstro­ke.

Patrick Jones, General Manager, who joined in 2015, said: “We’re all thrilled to mark such a significan­t milestone in our business journey. We had a vision for the property, and it’s been a real tribute to the determinat­ion, dedication and sheer hard work of every member of the team, past and present.

“The support of the Mcintosh family with their meticulous planning and design contributi­ons means that we have the tools to consistent­ly deliver an exceptiona­l guest experience and can take Tewkesbury Park to new heights in the years ahead.”

Now employing around 140 team members, Tewkesbury Park celebrates this milestone with a special event looking back over the last 10 years and turning their attention to new plans for the years ahead.