The World of Hospitality Issue 28 2018 | Page 91

Northern Powerhouse Developments the World Of Hospitality 91
Dating back to the 12th century , Monk Fryston Hall , which is surrounded by 30 acres of parkland , woodland trails and gardens , was originally home to the Benedictine monks from nearby Selby Abbey . It later boasted its own private zoo and NPD , which has its headquarters in Halifax , is looking forward to adding a new chapter to the building ’ s already long and impressive history .
The hotel will remain open throughout the planned rolling programme of renovations , which include upgrading the 30 bedrooms and existing terrace restaurant and building a new luxury spa complex . Already a popular choice for weddings , under NPD ’ s proposals the hotel ’ s two large function rooms will also be sympathetically refurbished .
The successful purchase of Monk Fryston Hall represents a major coup for NPD and further boosts its Yorkshire based portfolio , which also includes the Imperial Crown Hotel in Halifax , the Old Golf House Hotel in Huddersfield and Scarborough ’ s Esplanade Hotel and we hear they are soon to announce another .
In addition , the company also has properties in North and South Wales , Warwickshire , Gilsland and Devon .
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