LUXURY FAMILY HOTELS AWARDED BEST EMPLOYER AT THE 2022 SPRINGBOARD AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE Luxury Family Hotels has been awarded Best Employer at the 2022 Springboard Awards for Excellence. The hotel group, which includes Woolley Grange Hotel in Wiltshire employs more than 450 staff across the South West and Suffolk. The Springboard Awards for Excellence’s Best Employer category recognises employers who demonstrate a well-rounded and consistently excellent approach to recruitment, retention and progression, as well as involvement with wider industry initiatives. The category was sponsored by American Express and judged by a panel of experts from across the hospitality industry. “We are so proud to have been named Best Employer by the prestigious Springboard Awards for Excellence,” said Simon Maguire, managing director at Luxury Family Hotels. “We have an incredibly strong HR team headed by Caroline Harrison, that works tirelessly to harness, develop and support hospitality talent across the South of England.” HR manager Caroline Harrison, who was recently recognised as HR Manager of the Year at the 2021 Hotel Catey Awards added, “It’s an absolute honour to be awarded Best Employer, particularly at this moment in time as our beloved hospitality industry emerges from the most challenging period in recent years. It has been our number one priority to support our talented team throughout, and it means everything to be recognised by an incredible organisation like Springboard.” The accolade comes at an exciting time for the hotel group, who have recently announced a multimillion-pound programme of investment for Dorset property Moonfleet Manor and Cornwall’s Fowey Hall, as well as a series of exciting partnerships with great British brands including The Roald Dahl Story Company and Bramley. To book a stay, visit www.luxuryfamilyhotels.com THE FROGMILL AWARDED GLOUCESTERSHIRE PUB OF THE YEAR 2022 The Frogmill located in the Cotswold hamlet of Shipton Oliffe has been named Best Pub in Gloucestershire by the National Pub & Bar Awards 2022. More than 500 British pubs nationwide entered the awards and each was subject to intensive judging covering overall best practice across several operational categories including interior design, outside space, customer service, menus and drinks lists. The National Pub & Bar Awards aims to put exemplary on-trade businesses across the UK in the national spotlight whilst showcasing the hospitality industry’s diversity, creativity and vital importance to the UK economy. Tristan O’Hana, the editor of Pub & Bar magazine, which runs the National Pub & Bar Awards, said, “This is an industry that never stands still – the operators of the best pubs have to be at the top of their game 100% of the time. Our 94 County Winners are shining examples of that energy and creativity. With visitor numbers increasing, it’s more important than ever for operators to deliver a standout service during every visit. These winners are wonderful examples of the brilliance of today’s modern trade and the team at The Frogmill are to be congratulated.” The Frogmill is a stylish and spacious retreat of Cotswolds stone buildings and at its core is a 16th-century inn. Contemporary, rustic-inspired interiors contrast with exposed stone walls, flagstone floors and old oak beams. Outside, the terraces are edged by landscaped grounds and enjoy far-flung views over the Cotswolds countryside. Overnight guests can enjoy boutique hotel-style accommodation in its 28 bespoke, en-suite bedrooms. The Frogmill’s general manager, Simon Stanbrook, said, “We are so excited to be named Best Pub in Gloucestershire by the National Pub & Bar Awards. We’ve worked hard to make The Frogmill both a wonderful destination pub and wedding venue and a welcoming local at the heart of the community.” To book, visit www.thefrogmill.co.uk Did you know... Gatsby-themed Cotswold country hotel Ingleside House in Cirencester, awarded Best Places to Stay 2021 by The Sunday Times, has recently launched their Bottomless Brunch at Téatro Bar & Restaurant with unlimited prosecco or house lager to be enjoyed between 12 pm and 2 pm. To book, call 01285 648 238 or visit https://inglesidehouse.co.uk/ places-to-eat-in-cirencester 10
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