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UK: Luxury country house collection Hand Picked Hotels has purchased four properties in the Cotswolds from Andrew Brownsword Hotels.
As part of the transaction, Hand Picked Hotels will acquire the freehold properties of Buckland Manor, The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House, and Old Swan & Minster Mill. Together, the hotels comprise 118 bedrooms.
It marks Hand Picked Hotel’s entry into the Cotswolds, with the properties continuing to trade under existing names following completion.
Julia Hands, chair of Hand Picked Hotels, said: “The Cotswolds has long been one of Britain’s most admired destinations and establishing a presence in the region has been an ambition of ours for some time.
“Our collection has been thoughtfully built over many years and these hotels are a natural fit, combining the heritage, individuality and quality that our guests value and expect. Their addition complements our existing portfolio while introducing Hand Picked Hotels to new audiences across the UK and internationally.
John Badley, CEO of Andrew Brownsword Hotels, said: “These hotels have been developed and cared for with great pride over many years, and we are pleased to have reached an agreement that marks the beginning of their next chapter.
“We look forward to working together to ensure a smooth transition for our colleagues, guests and business partners, while the same care, long-term investment and commitment to exceptional hospitality that helped shape these four hotels will continue to guide everything we do, making our hotels very special as we continue to welcome our guests across our portfolio.”
Hand Picked Hotels was advised by Deloitte, Michels & Taylor and Withers. Andrew Brownsword Hotels was advised by Savills and Burgess Salmon.
Highlights:
- Luxury country house collection Hand Picked Hotels has acquired four Cotswolds properties from Andrew Brownsword Hotels, marking its debut in the region.
- The transaction includes the freehold acquisitions of Buckland Manor, The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House, and Old Swan & Minster Mill, adding a total of 118 bedrooms to the portfolio.
- Led by chair Julia Hands, Hand Picked Hotels will retain all original trading names post-completion while transitioning management.
- Deloitte, Michels & Taylor, and Withers advised Hand Picked Hotels, while Savills and Burgess Salmon advised Andrew Brownsword Hotels on the deal.
