The Wildhive Collection has announced the acquisition of 17th century manor house Eshott Hall in Northumberland, which will become its second hotel.
Wildhive acquired the site from The Robert Parker Collection and will run it as a going concern until late 2025, when the property will undergo a full refurbishment and transition to a Wildhive hotel.
Plans include creating experiential accommodation in the wild, much like at Wildhive Callow Hall, the Collection’s first site which opened in rural Derbyshire in September 2021.
The Wildhive Collection was founded by Ed Burrows and Charles Randall, whose vision was to create a collection of houses with experiential accommodation, dotted around lesser-known parts of the UK.
Speaking about the plans for Eshott Hall, Burrows said: “We have spent a long time looking for our second site, wanting somewhere that fits our long-term vision for The Wildhive Collection and we are really excited about the possibilities at Eshott Hall.
“There is already a strong team in place at the hotel that we look forward to nurturing, and we are excited to work with the brilliant team at Visit North East England to bring more people to this fantastic part of the country.”
Randall added: “We are very excited to announce our second acquisition in the stunning county of Northumberland. This move aligns with our long-term strategy and company vision to provide out-of-the-ordinary guest experiences in destinations that celebrate heritage, culture, and natural beauty, and we are looking forward to giving guests a warm Wildhive welcome.”
Eshott Hall’s location between Alnwick and Morpeth means the hotel appeals to guests looking to explore the surrounding countryside and coastline, including the Northumberland Coastal Path, nearby Farne Islands and the castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick.
North East England was recently announced as the first-ever Destination Development Partnership pilot in England, receiving £2.25 million in government funding to grow the visitor economy.
