UK: Ballathie Nation Home Lodge & Property, a historic nation home lodge on the banks of the River Tay in Perthshire, Scotland, has been acquired by IMR Motels.
Phrases of the sale weren’t disclosed nonetheless the property was marketed by Christie & Co for nearly £5 million in 2019.
Ballathie Home, a Seventeenth-century property which has operated as a lodge since 1972, holds 4 AA stars and is residence to a two-AA-rosette restaurant.
The lodge will stay operational whereas present process a phased programme of renovations underneath its new possession.
IMR Motels mentioned it plans to revive and improve the lodge’s lodging, eating areas and leisure amenities. The corporate mentioned it goals to protect the property’s heritage whereas modernising infrastructure and increasing its providing to incorporate out of doors and wellness-focused actions.
Sustainability will even be a spotlight of the renovation, with measures deliberate to minimise environmental affect and protect the pure panorama of the property.
Further plans embody updates to the lodge’s meals and beverage programme, with a renewed give attention to native sourcing. IMR Motels intends to work with regional producers, farmers and suppliers to develop menus that spotlight substances from Perthshire and the encircling space.
As a part of the redevelopment, new employment alternatives shall be created for positions throughout hospitality, culinary, wellness and out of doors guiding.
Ishaan Ganju, director of IMR Motels mentioned: “This acquisition is the beginning of an thrilling journey. We’re honoured to hold ahead the legacy of Ballathie Home Lodge & Nation Property whereas reimagining it for the subsequent era of travellers.
“When full, Ballathie Home Lodge & Nation Property will emerge as a premier vacation spot for out of doors pursuits, fishing, and wellness, mixing conventional out of doors actions with fashionable luxurious and sustainability. Visitors will get pleasure from unparalleled experiences, from expertly guided expeditions to indulgent spa remedies, all set towards the breathtaking backdrop of Perthshire’s rolling hills and pristine waters.
“Our objective is to create an property the place custom meets modernity, and the place each visitor leaves with lasting recollections. The journey to this transformation begins now, and we invite the general public to look at as this iconic property evolves right into a world-class vacation spot,” he added.
