Change-of-hands at north-east inn will not affect hospitality jobs

23/12/2009 11:43:25

Hospitality jobs in Northumberland will remain safe as a traditional village hotel has been sold to a Cumbrian pub chain, reports The Journal.

The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel in Blanchland, at the end of the Derwent reservoir, has been sold by Christie & Co to local firm J&G Inns for an undisclosed amount.

It dates back to the 12th century and was sold on behalf of the Lord's Crewe Charity which owns a variety of historic buildings in Blanchland.

The company's director Gary Smith told the news provider: "We are delighted to welcome The Lord Crewe Arms Hotel and its dedicated team of staff to J&G Inns Group. The property satisfies part of our long-term growth strategy and is full of potential that we aim to realise."

Christie & Co's Mark Worley praised the pub's location as an attraction to visitors and tourists.

It was built originally as the Abbot's lodging, guest house and kitchens for Blanchland Abbey, founded in 1165, and the building is said to be haunted.

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