Hotel hit by legionnaires outbreak shuts its doors

A Shropshire hotel which went into administration earlier this month after being hit by a legionnaires outbreak in 2017 has now closed.

As a result of the closure of The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow, 16 jobs have been lost.

Joint administrators Raj Mittal and Steve Stokes, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory, are seeking a buyer for the hotel and have instructed property agents Lambert Smith Hampton and Christie & Co to market the property.

Joint administrator Raj Mittal said: “Unfortunately, due to on-going trading difficulties it has not been possible for the Feathers Hotel in Ludlow to continue operating.

“We are now focused on concluding a sale of the hotel on behalf of creditors. We are providing every support to all affected staff and very much hope that a sale can be secured to allow this iconic building to continue to operate as a hotel.”

Tim Simmons of Lambert Smith Hampton said: “The Feathers Hotel is widely regarded as one of the most attractive hotels in the country. We have received good initial interest from a wide range of operators and are pleased to be advising the administrators in relation to maximising the value for creditors.”