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Grey Gables Hotel
Built during the Victorian era, Grey Gables’ faux Gothic style stands proud amongst the lush grounds and Country Park that surround the stately mansion. A large circular, gravel drive leads you to the front entrance and reception areas of the hotel. There are 24 rooms in the main building which houses the coveted Royal Garden Suite. Aptly named in 1984 after Princess Margaret and the Duke of Westminster attended a gala dinner in Grey Gables formal ballroom and stayed the night as guests. Also during that year, the restaurant won The Golden Rosette gourmet award.
In 1962 former owner Reggie Trentham sold the hotel to Jack Woolley. In 1999, Jack entered semi-retirement
and allowed, then deputy manageress,
Caroline Bone, take control. It is under her leadership that Grey Gables still flourishes today.
Although there
were testing times in the kitchen under the duress and threat of French
former chef Jean-Paul Aubert, Caroline managed to bring Grey Gables to the polished notability it has today. The hotel is well renowned outside the area of Borsetshire for its golf course, restaurant, combined shoots, country park, indoor swimming pool and of course, the tanning beds. The hotel also features state of the art fitness equipment and a sauna. Residents can enjoy a cocktail in the hotel lounge or bar.
In 2006 Caroline, with soon-to-be husband
Oliver Stirling, purchased the hotel from an
ailing Jack, and continues to run the show
with the help of deputy manager Roy Tucker,
chef Ian Craig and senior receptionist Lynda Snell. |
