Inn Collection Group
Coverage of a growing pub‑with‑rooms operator expanding across North England and North Wales, focusing on estate acquisitions, refurbishment projects, and strategic leadership hires. Reports include venue openings, lodging infrastructure upgrades, licensee training programmes, and community engagement initiatives tied to regional portfolio growth. Targeted at pub landlords, F&B professionals, and hospitality executives monitoring inn-led expansion and operational strategy in the boutique accommodation and dining sector
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Oct- 2025 -23 OctoberPeople
Inn Collection Group CEO Sean Donkin to step down
The Inn Collection Group has revealed that chief executive Sean Donkin will step down from his role by the end of the year after more than 15 years with the business. In a statement, the company said: “After many years of loyal service, Sean Donkin has decided to explore opportunities…
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Jul- 2025 -16 JulyBusiness
Inn Collection Group named among UK’s top managed private companies
The Inn Collection Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s 10 best managed private businesses in the inaugural UK Best Managed Companies awards. The programme, run by Deloitte Private, highlights high-performing privately owned businesses and family enterprises. Independent judges assessed entrants on strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and…
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Aug- 2023 -1 AugustPubs and Bars
The Waterhead Inn reopens following multi-million-pound refurb
The Inn Collection Group’s lakeside site in Ambleside, The Waterhead Inn has now reopened following a multi-million-pound refurbishment by the Newcastle-based pub with rooms operator. Beginning in October last year, the “extensive” renovations have created additional bedrooms and a total revamp of the venue’s bar and restaurant facilities. The works…
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May- 2023 -25 MayFood and Drink
Inn Collection Group launches chef academy
The pubs with rooms company Inn Collection Group has announced the launch of a new chef academy. There are 10 places available at the academy as students will work alongside Michelin-trained chef Matthew Benson-Smith and his Benson-Smith Training Academy. No prior chef experience is required by applicants, with the successful…
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18 MayPubs and Bars
The Stables reopens after multi million-pound refurb
The Stables in Newcastle, has reopened its doors after completing a multi million-pound refurbishment. Bought by The Inn Collection Group in late 2020, the first phase of the refurbishment has seen the replacement of the original bar near the main entrance with a new installation, creating a near three-fold increase…
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Jan- 2023 -25 JanuaryBeverages
Inn Collection Group increases non-alcoholic offering
Pubs with rooms owner Inn Collection Group (ICG) has announced that it is expanding its non-alcoholic offering after striking a deal with UK brand Lucky Saint. The Newcastle-based brewer will provide non-alcoholic beer to all of ICG’s properties in the north of England and North Wales. ICG stated that an…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberPubs and Bars
The Inn Collection opens The Angel Inn following refurb
The Inn Collection Group opened The Angel Inn today (23 December) just before Christmas for food and drinks only, following renovations that began in October. The Angel Inn will be hosting its first overnight guests from 27 December. The inn, which is located on Helm Road in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, has…
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Oct- 2022 -24 OctoberVenues & Properties
The Inn Collection Group acquires St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno
The Inn Collection Group has acquired the historic property of the St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno, Wales, as its third site in its “growing” pubs with rooms estate in the region. The news of the Newcastle-based operator acquiring the 60-room property comes as its total number of venues have reached…
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17 OctoberPubs and Bars
The Inn Collection Group acquires second Welsh site
The Inn Collection Group has completed its second Welsh acquisition with the purchase of The Bull in Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey for an undisclosed sum. The pub operator has acquired The Bull and adjoining Townhouse boutique hotel as it expands its pubs with rooms presence in North Wales,…
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Jun- 2022 -8 JunePubs and Bars
Inn Collection Group reopens former police station as pub with rooms
The Inn Collection Group has reopened a former police station in North Yorkshire as a 30-bedroom pub with rooms, following a multi-million pound redevelopment turning the site into a new food-driven pub with accommodation. The northern pubco purchased the former Northallerton police station in 2020, and the internal spaces of…
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