Formby Hall golf resort and spa sold to Portuguese group

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, in North Merseyside, has been sold to Lisbon-based Harland & Poston Group, for an undisclosed sum.
The resort is located in the heart of the North West’s ‘Golf Coast’ only 30 minutes from Liverpool.
It is a 200-acre resort estate with extensive world class amenities, including an 18-hole Championship golf course, a nine-hole golf course, a luxury spa and health club, conference and banqueting facilities, and 76 guest rooms.
The site is well poised for a major expansion and was offered to market on a vacant possession basis.
Cushman & Wakefield advised on the sale, acting on behalf of the seller, Azets UK.
Harland & Poston Group, and investment manager Whitehay Capital, were advised by West Ridge Asset Management.
The transaction follows a string of Cushman & Wakefield hotel deals across the UK in 2024.
According to Cushman & Wakefield the UK hotel transaction market continues to rebound with momentum, driven by underlying confidence in the sector and a resurgence in portfolio and platform trades.
Ed Fitch, Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa represented a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful golf and spa resort, while providing operational flexibility and a host of value-add opportunities for the buyer.
“As such, it attracted a wide range of interest, underlining the enduring appeal of quality opportunities in the UK regional markets.
“We extend our congratulations to Harland & Poston and Whitehay Capital on their acquisition.”