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Jurys Inn Exeter are searching for an Exeter Community Hero

This December, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels is on the hunt for heroes and asking you to nominate someone in need of a relaxing break in one of its hotels across the UK and Ireland.

Whether your hero has helped neighbours with shopping, worked long hours in the hospital, or simply spread joy in Exeter, Jurys Inn Exeter are asking you to nominate your community heroes, giving them a chance to win one of 100 two-night stays at a hotel of their choice across the UK and Ireland.

It is simple to nominate your hero; just visit Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels on social media from...

A fresh new look for Jurys Inn Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/25/2020 - 1:15pm

Jurys Inn Exeter has unveiled a brand-new look after a £1.95m investment, transforming the bedrooms, bar, restaurant and lobby.

The hotel is also delighted to announce that it received Four Star AA Accreditation, which was awarded immediately after inspection.

The 170 refurbished bedrooms now feature a calming, pastel colour scheme with mural artwork of local attractions for guests to enjoy. Each spacious bedroom features an exclusive DREAM bed by Jurys Inn, designed with ultimate comfort in mind, ensuring all guests have a great night’s sleep

All bedrooms come...

Work starts on new Sandy Park Hotel

Work has today officially begun on the new multi-million pound Sandy Park Hotel.

The state-of-the-art hotel is the next stage in the development plans of Exeter's award-winning Sandy Park complex, which is home to Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs, and the region's premier Conference & Banqueting venue.

In addition to housing 250 bedrooms, the eight-storey hotel situated off Old Rydon Lane will provide leisure facilities on the ground floor, as well as a rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant that boasts picturesque views along the River Exe Estuary.

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Devon chefs Peter Gorton and Jim Fisher preparing chocolate at Kitley House Hotel

Chefs, hospitality pros and food heroes gather at Kitley House Hotel for grilling, chilling and chocolate

Devon Food Heroes Peter Gorton (Master Chef of Great Britain) and Jim Fisher (Exeter Cookery School) joined other local hospitality professionals and catering students from South Devon College and City College Plymouth at Kitley House Hotel and Restaurant, near Yealmpton this week (Monday, June 24th).

The special event, organised by The Chefs’ Forum, offered inspiring BBQ demonstrations and a great networking opportunity for South West hospitality professionals.

Kitley House PR and broadcaster, Sharon Goble, and Chefs’ Forum Founder, Catherine Farinha,...

New £300m vision for Exeter city centre revealed

A new £300m vision to redevelop a key site in the centre of Exeter has been revealed by the City Council.

The development concept for Exeter Bus Station includes housing, offices, restaurants and retail, as well as the possibility of a new multi-use entertainment venue.

It would sit alongside the planned new state-of-the art Passivhaus leisure complex St Sidwell’s Point, and a new Exeter Bus Station, which are both being funded by the city council.

Details of the vision, which also includes the potential to relocate the Civic Centre to the site to free up space for...

Devon dominates the most definitive list of the UK's greatest hotels

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/02/2018 - 8:29am

It’s official! Devon hosts the most of the UK’s favourite hotels - more than any other county outside of London.

An impressive 7% of the UK's Hoteliers’ Hotels Top 100 list feature Devon based hotels, with 4 properties being members of Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

Lympstone Manor in Exmouth, The Pig at Combe in Gittisham, Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa in Salcombe and Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park all made it on the prestigious list put together by telecommunications company, Sky, and UK business magazine for hospitality...

New leadership team for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association

Alexandra Penn, Head of Sales at Event Exeter, University of Exeter will be taking the helm as chairman for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

A Commercial Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the industry, and having been with Event Exeter since 2014, Penn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.

Mark Godfrey, Managing Director of Deer Park Country House Hotel, Derek Phillips, John Wheeler, Head of Faculty at Exeter College and Jemma Mitchell, Owner of Rendezvous Wine Bar retain their positions as...

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,500.00 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 5th March. The funds have been allocated to local heroes taking part in Le Tour de Cuisine 2018, The Cotswold Cycle Challenge on Monday 4th June 2018. Following a luxury four course feast was a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes donated by a selection of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants, including a night in the stunning Treehouse at Deer Park Country House Hotel, a night at...

Topsham Hotel Announces Acclaimed Guest Chef Event

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Fri, 02/23/2018 - 4:12pm

Devon based boutique hotel and restaurant, The Salutation Inn , has announced that it will be hosting award-winning Chef Jamie Raftery for a special two-night food and wine experience on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April.

One of the few chefs to be awarded Gordon Ramsay’s prestigious scholarship, West Ireland born Jamie Raftery has since spent his illustrious career working alongside some of the world’s best chefs, including Michael Caines, Thomas Keller, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay and Corey Lee. Jamie is renowned for his unique style of flavoursome, creative cuisine...

Cannings H2O WINS a Mass of Awards at the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards 2018

Cannings H2O based in Exeter, Devon are celebrating after collecting two Silver and a Bronze Award at the prestigious British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, hosted by BISHTA and SPATA, held on Tuesday 30th January, at the Ricoh Arena, in Coventry. The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) and the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) are the relevant bodies upholding standards within the Wet Leisure Industry. Rebranded in 2015, the first BISHTA awards were won in 2008, while the first SPATA awards were won in 1978. These well-established awards are the UK’s...

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