Supporting Bowland Inns & Hotels: A Four-Year Journey of Growth

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Published on 5 December 2024

Posted in Case Studies

Background

Bowland Inns & Hotels has established itself as a leading hospitality group with a growing portfolio of 11 sites across the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales, and South Lakes. Known for creating exceptional venues like Holmes Mill, featuring a brewery, bowling alley, and dining spaces, Bowland’s vision required substantial investment to expand their offerings and enhance customer experiences.

Challenge

As Bowland pursued ambitious expansion plans, including the refurbishment of sites like Wennington Hall and the development of unique features such as distilleries and bowling alleys, they faced the need for significant capital investment. The group also needed to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted the hospitality sector, creating both cash flow constraints and operational uncertainties.

Solution

Over the last four years, Crown partnered with Bowland Inns & Hotels to provide over £700,000 in funding. This included:

Capex funding for refurbishments, enabling Bowland to confidently acquire and develop new sites.
Asset-backed funding for key projects, such as the brewery, bowling alley, distillery equipment, catering facilities, and software implementation.
Government-backed loans during the pandemic to inject vital cash flow and mitigate the economic impact on their business.

Outcome

With Crown’s support, Bowland Inns & Hotels expanded to 11 sites, offering a range of hotels, inns, and wedding venues. Iconic locations like Holmes Mill and the newly refurbished Wennington Hall now stand as shining examples of their commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Bowland maintained momentum, leveraging funding to emerge stronger and better positioned for future growth.

Conclusion

The partnership between Bowland Inns & Hotels and Crown demonstrates the impact of reliable, tailored funding solutions on business growth. By supporting Bowland through every stage of their journey, we’ve enabled them to realise their vision, create memorable guest experiences, and cement their reputation as a leading hospitality group. We look forward to continuing this successful relationship and supporting their future endeavours.

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