Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa

A New Chapter for Dining at Grey’s   At Whatley Manor, we believe dining should be an experience—one that invites you to slow down, savour, and share. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new Small Plates menu at Grey’s, created by our Executive Chef Ricki Weston and his talented team.   This new approach brings a more relaxed, social way to dine, with seasonal dishes that highlight the best local ingredients and Ricki’s signature creativity. Ideal for an evening planned of good food and great company, the menu is designed for grazing, sharing, and discovering something new with every bite.   Grey’s has always been about beautifully prepared food in an informal, welcoming setting—and this evolution is a natural step forward. We can’t wait for our guests to experience it. A big Thank you for producing the film 7FIFTY   #WhatleyManor #GreysAtWhatley #SmallPlates #Sharing #Socialdining Ricki Weston

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We are absolutely delighted to be featured in this year's Top 50 Boutique Hotels list. It is an honour to feature in this list of carefully curated wonderful boutique hotels, thank you so much for including us! The list is voted for and chosen by more than 100 academy members who are key people in the hospitality industry. The academy comes from leading hotel businesses, editors of key media brands and travel writers who are geographically spread across the UK to ensure no regional bias. #top50boutiquehotels #top50 #boutiquehotels Eloise Gordon Dip MCIM PoB Hotels Fox Communications Chris Smith

Whatley Manor’s Enhanced Ambition Enables Bolder Climate Action In an industry-leading move for two successive years, Whatley Manor announces the achievement of net-negative carbon status by maximising its carbon reduction on property and supporting a nature-based carbon sequestration project to remove more hard-to-abate carbon emissions than emitted for 2023. Whatley Manor has taken its climate action to the next level by entering into a three-year purchase agreement to invest in 8,250 high-quality carbon credits produced by the San Jerónimo Coatlán Carbon Sequestration Project in Mexico, which support Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1, 3, 6, 8, 13, 15 and 17 for impactful social, economic and environmental benefits. The project works with Climate Action Reserve (CAR), a high-quality carbon credit registry that establishes rigorous standards involving multi-sector stakeholder workgroup development and local engagement, and issues carbon credits in a transparent and publicly available system. The Reserve carbon credits program demonstrates that high-quality carbon credits, known as Climate Reserve Tonnes (CRT), foster reductions in GHG pollution that are real, additional, verifiable, enforceable, and permanent. This November, Whatley Manor will retire 1250 high quality carbon credits to offset more than the 1057.2 tCO₂e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) emitted in 2023. An additional 7,000 carbon credits will be retired in the following two years to offset more than the projected CO₂e from anticipated renovation work and guest travel to the hotel in 2024 and 2025.  “At this most urgent of times, we believe that we are responsible for our total impact and helping other remote communities, as well as being accountable, transparent and compliant in our actions,” noted Christian Landolt, owner of Whatley Manor. “This bold step is one of Whatley Manor’s most robust contributions to our decarbonisation journey. After achieving 98% carbon reduction in Scopes 1 & 2, five years ahead of SBTi (Science Base Targets Initiative) targets, we are turning our attention to all that Scope 3 entails,” says Sue Williams MI FIH, sustainability advisor to Whatley Manor and founder of Positive Hospitality. Click here to read the full overview of our actions. https://lnkd.in/gqUtnvfM Further reading: https://lnkd.in/eyg44uyy Sue Williams MI FIH Michele Mella Alexa Poortier Magaly Etter MIH Fox Communications PoB Hotels

Congratulations team Whatley on a trio of recent awards from @aa_hospitality Each year, the AA recognise the best hotels and restaurants in the UK. This year's glittering event was hosted by TV presenter Angellica Bell, at Grosvenor House in London on 23 September 2024. A cross section of the team from Whatley attended on the night to support their industry colleagues and celebrate their achievements. It was also a special night for Sue Williams MI FIH who collected an Outstanding Contribution Award for her work as a pioneer in bringing the importance of sustainability to the UK hotel sector.   ⭐️5 Red Star Hotel ⭐️Food Service Award ⭐️Notable Wine List Award #aaawards #aaredstars #awards Ricki Weston Michele Mella Eloise Gordon Dip MCIM Sue Williams MI FIH PoB Hotels

We are so excited to announce that Whatley Manor has been awarded a Two Key distinction by The MICHELIN Guide This is the first year that the keys have been awarded and they are the equivalent of the prestigious Michelin stars for restaurants. The two key rating recognises a hotel that is exceptional, offering guests an extra level of care. In this first year, 123 keys have been given to hotels in the UK and Ireland and we are absolutely delighted to be amongst those hotels awarded two keys. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, who continuously strive to provide an outstanding guest experience.  From our luxurious accommodations to our exceptional amenities, every aspect of Whatley Manor has been meticulously crafted to ensure that our guests enjoy an unforgettable stay. We look forward to welcoming you and continuing to provide the exceptional service that has earned us this prestigious recognition. #michelin #michelinguide #michelinkey2024 #michelinkeyhotels #michelinkeyawards Michele Mella Sue Williams MI FIH Ricki Weston Eloise Gordon Dip MCIM PoB Hotels ItMustBeNow Fox Communications

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new General Manager, Chris Smith. Leading the overall operations, performance and strategic direction for Whatley Manor, Chris has a hotel career spanning two decades, having worked in key F&B and general management roles.  He joins Whatley from The Vineyard, a five-star hotel and spa in Berkshire, where he held a nearly 10-year tenure and was promoted to General Manager in 2022. Prior to this, he was director of food and beverage at Foxhills Country Club & Resort, and food and beverage manager at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel. Of his appointment, Chris comments, ''It is an absolute privilege to be taking on the role of General Manager at Whatley Manor, a property that has been a leader in becoming an environmentally responsible hotel, restaurant and spa.  “I am delighted to be working with a team that champions environmental responsibility, but does so, whilst delivering an exceptional guest experience, on a luxurious and innovative level. I look forward to building upon the team culture and these already strong foundations while driving the Landolt family's ambitious plans and commitments forward''. Owners Alix Landolt and Christian Landolt comment, “Since Michele Mella’s resignation, to whom we are most grateful for having been at the helm this past year, it has been a busy time recruiting for a new GM for Whatley Manor. We are very pleased to announce that Chris Smith, former GM at The Vineyard, will be starting with us on 22nd October. Chris has impressed us with his professionalism and ambition. He also has a great passion for fine dining and sustainability which is perfect for our property. We are confident that Chris’s vision will build on our already strong standards and reputation, as well as bring a fresh perspective in our ever changing world. We are very excited to see what the future has in store and hope when you meet him you will be as equally enthuasiastic as we are about him joining our already exceptional team. “ PoB Hotels Fox Communications ItMustBeNow Chris Smith

Today, Whatley Manor proudly raises the flag for #SDGFlagDay, reaffirming our commitment to the UN’s #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. As a business, we are focused on contributing to a sustainable future through meaningful action across several key areas including: Goal 2: Zero Hunger – We prioritise locally sourced, organic produce in our culinary offerings, supporting sustainable agriculture and helping to reduce food waste. Goal 4: Quality Education – Our team is committed to ongoing learning and development, not just for our staff but also through community engagement programmes that promote sustainability education and innovation. Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. We partner with local suppliers, global environmental organisations, and like-minded businesses to achieve greater impact together. At Whatley Manor, we believe that working toward these goals is essential to creating a more equitable and sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference. #WhatleyManor #Sustainability #ZeroHunger #QualityEducation #GlobalPartnerships #UNSDGs #ResponsibleBusiness #SDG2 #SDG4 #SDG17 #BetterTogether Sue Williams MI FIH Rory Fox Evans CMgr MCMI Magaly Etter MIH Eloise Gordon Dip MCIM United Nations Global Compact ItMustBeNow EarthCheck PoB Hotels

We are delighted to share the news that Sue Williams MI FIH has been awarded the prestigious AA Hospitality Award for Outstanding Contribution, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to fostering positive change in the hospitality industry. Expressing her delight, Sue said, "I love surprises, and for sure this news has come out of the blue, I am over the moon. When you plug away at your craft for all these years, you hope to make a difference, and receiving an award like this makes you believe that perhaps you have contributed something worthwhile." Since 2019, whilst in her role as General Manager at Whatley, Sue has been a leader in promoting sustainable practices within the UK hotel sector, being one of the first to adopt the EarthCheck accreditation and partner with ItMustBeNow. Stepping down from her role as GM to focus on her passion, Sue now consults through her company, Positive Hospitality, sharing her expertise and advising across the industry. This award honors Sue's visionary efforts in bringing attention to critical issues and her influential role in shaping the future of hospitality. Congratulations to all winner’s and nominees #AAawards AA Hotel and Hospitality Services

The Good of the Hive: Celebrating Whatley's 21st Anniversary In celebration of Whatley’s 21st Anniversary, we were honoured to host artist Matt Willey, the visionary founder of The Good of the Hive project. This global art initiative aims to create awareness about the interconnectedness of all life on Earth through the medium of art. Matt has committed to hand-painting 50,000 honeybees in murals around the world, symbolizing the unity and intricate balance of all living things. Matt Willey's mission is not just about painting bees; it’s about using art as a catalyst to inspire thought and action regarding planetary health, sustainability, and harmony with nature. Each mural Matt creates is a vivid reminder of the essential role we all play in nurturing and protecting our planet, much like a hive depends on every bee to thrive. From August 6th to 30th, Matt painted 16 bees on a wall at Whatley, each symbolising the thriving natural ecosystems that his project promotes. The mural also features a variety of wildlife and plant species. During his time at Whatley, Matt engaged with the local community. On August 15th, children from Malmesbury Primary School visited and participated in the mural's creation, meeting the artist and learning about the importance of bees and nature. The Malmesbury Guides group also contributed by painting flowers on the mural, making it a true community effort. Whatley's beekeeper, John Stevens, spent time with Matt, visiting the hives and harvesting honey together, which was later enjoyed in the kitchen. On August 20th, Matt hosted one of our regular Community Gatherings, organized by our sustainability team, Sue Williams MI FIH and Rory Fox Evans CMgr MCMI. Members of local sustainability groups joined us to hear Matt share the inspiring story behind The Good of the Hive. He highlighted the various projects he’s worked on globally, including our very own mural at Whatley. Matt is now in Beijing working on his next project, we are incredibly proud to have a piece of The Good of the Hive here at Whatley. This mural is a lasting testament to the power of art to inspire and unite communities in the pursuit of a healthier planet. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/edyp-ZZR #thegoodofthehive #art #sustainability #whatley