Boutique hospitality brand expands with second site

A boutique hospitality group has bought a historic Northumberland manor house.

The Wildhive Collection has announced Eshott Hall as its second site.

The 17th-century manor, nestled between the Northumberland towns of Alnwick and Morpeth, will operate as a hotel until late 2025 before transitioning into a Wildhive property following a full refurbishment.

Plans include enhancing the main house and adding experiential accommodation inspired by the group’s Wildhive Callow Hall site, in Derbyshire.

The Wildhive Collection was founded by Ed Burrows and Charles Randall.

Ed 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’re 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’re excited to work with the brilliant team at Visit North East England to bring more people to this fantastic part of the country.”

Charles 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’re looking forward to giving guests a warm Wildhive welcome.”

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