Philip turner

The Chestnut Group isn't afraid to invest, despite the difficult climate, with its two newest acquisitions taking the company to nearly a £10m turnover business

Speaking exclusively to Boutique Hotelier, Turner says that the creation of the seven-strong hospitality portfolio was first driven by the ‘distinct lack of hospitality venues in East Anglia’

The pub with rooms suffered a devastating fire in March 2018 and will aim to reopen in autumn next year

The group comprises seven pubs with rooms and coastal inns and has been targeting a trade increase on the traditionally slow day of the weekend