UK: South African hotel group the Leeu Collection has bought Linthwaite House in the Lake District.
UK: South African hotel group the Leeu Collection has bought Linthwaite House in the Lake District.
It is Leeu Collection‘s first property outside of South Africa, where the group currently operates two hotels, Leeu House and Le Quartier Francais, and where Leeu Estates is due to open in June 2016.
Linthwaite House is a four AA Red Star Hotel located in the South Lake District. Originally built as a country house in 1901, this boutique hotel has been independently owned for 25 years. Situated in 14 acres of landscaped gardens, the property offers spectacular panoramic views across Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. Accommodation is offered in 30 en-suite bedrooms and the hotel also has a 3 AA Rosette restaurant.
Leeu Collection is owned by the entrepreneurial industrialist Analjit Singh, who said: “I am enthusiastic about the evolution within Leeu Collection, acquiring unique properties and giving them the ‘Leeu touch’. All Leeu Collection properties will remain true to the pillars of the brand, namely inspiring art collections, unique architecture and design; manicured and detailed landscaping which reflects respect for the environment; superlative service with attention to the smallest detail; spectacular views and a world class wine portfolio. We are determined to create unforgettable experiences in superb settings and Linthwaite will be just that.”
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