Win amazing prizes during Thwaites Fest!

The ultimate celebration of Thwaites Hotels, from 7th April to 3rd July. Over the course of the festival, the agent with the highest value confirmed bookings will take the headline prize.

Along the way, there’ll be additional rewards, leader board recognition and plenty of competitive spirit to keep the momentum building. It’s time to send your enquiries to our amazing hotels to be in with the chance of winning some fantastic prizes:

1st prize - A two night luxury break at Langdale Chase with dinner, wine tasting, a Graythwaite Adventure 4 x 4 experience, and a 90-minute Windermere cruise on the 1920s motor yacht, Albatros. Worth £2,500!

2nd prize - One night spa break for two at one of our spa hotels including dinner and a treatment (excludes Langdale Chase).

3rd prize - Bed and breakfast for two at one of our spa hotels, including spa access (excludes Langdale Chase).

Bonus prize - Every confirmed booking over £1,500 earns an entry into a draw to win a truly money-can't-buy Thwaites experience. Tour the Ribble Valley micro brewey, pull your own pint of Paradise pale ale, meet the iconic Shire horses and enjoy an overnight stay and breakfast at the Millstone in Mellor.

 Throughout the festival, we will be visiting our brilliant agents who can supercharge their success by sending enquiries and bookings to any Thwaites property and in return, unlock the chance to win some incredible prizes.Full T&Cs here:https://www.thwaites.co.uk/thwaitesfest

Gold ECOsmart Certificate

Gold across the board: Thwaites achieve top sustainability award for hotels.

Nine of Thwaites’ hotels and spas have achieved a Gold ECOSmart certification. The award recognises venues and businesses - particularly in hospitality - for exceptional sustainability. It verifies environmentally responsible practices across areas like energy, waste, carbon, and social responsibility through an extensive auditing process across all departments of a business. The accreditation is awarded by Greengage, an industry leading organisation which helps businesses maintain and improve sustainability effort. Rick Bailey, CEO of Thwaites said: “As a business, we pride ourselves on quality, and being awarded this gold accreditation reflects years of commitment to responsible hospitality. “Through initiatives like our large solar projects at Aztec Hotel & Spa and Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, introducing EV chargers at all sites, reducing single use plastic in hotels, and actively monitoring and reducing food waste, we’re able to continuously work towards a greener, more sustainable future.”

Winning hotels include:

·        Aztec Hotel & Spa and The Lodge at Bristol in Bristol

·        Solent Hotel & Spa and the Lodge at Solent in Fareham

·        Cottons Hotel & Spa in Knutsford

·        Kettering Park Hotel & Spa

·        Middletons Hotel in York

·        North Lakes Hotel & Spa in Penrith

·        Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa in Leeds

Rick added: “Each year we are continuing to improve. We started entering the awards in 2023 and previously held silver standard at all hotels. Our scores increased to gold standard this year, and we’re now aiming for platinum – a goal which we believe is in near reach.”

AZTEC’S SIX-FIGURE SOLAR PANEL INVESTMENT SUPPORTS GREENER FUTURE

Bristol based, four star hotel, Aztec Hotel & Spa, has made a significant step towards a more sustainable future with a six-figure solar panel investment. 

Delivered in partnership with renewable energy specialists, Manatec, a major solar project at Thwaites-owned Aztec Hotel & Spa has just completed, with 790 panels fitted across the hotel and The Lodge. 

The energy generated is expected to cover approximately 23 per cent of the site’s total electricity use - saving around 71 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. 

This is Thwaites’ second large-scale solar project of its kind, following the successful installation at Thorpe Park Hotel in Leeds, which saw 600 panels fitted.

Work has also just finished at the company’s head office in Mellor, where the new solar panel system is already generating clean energy. It’s expected to cover 100 per cent of the energy required to run the head office building across the year. 

Factoring in the energy demands for car chargers and the on-site brewery, the new system will cover approximately 54 per cent of the site’s total usage each year, and excluding car charge usage, the site is expected to be very close to net zero.

Rick Bailey, Executive Chairman at Thwaites, said: “At Thwaites, we believe that warm hospitality and caring for the environment go hand in hand. Bringing renewable energy to our everyday hotel operations means we’re not only creating relaxing spaces for our guests, but we’re also playing our part in protecting the future of the planet. 

“It’s rewarding to see what we’ve achieved so far, and we’re committed to making an even bigger difference.” 

The brewery and Thwaites’ portfolio of charming inns have also recently been awarded the Sustainability Champion accolade by the British Institution of Innkeepers (Bii). Recognised for its dedication to reducing waste and responsible sourcing, the award highlights the company’s commitment to building a brighter, more sustainable future across its inns, hotels, and brewery operations.

Founded in 1807, Thwaites has grown from a family-run brewery into a celebrated collection of spa hotels, inns, and pubs across England. Recognised for its warm hospitality, craftsmanship, and character-rich properties, Thwaites continues to blend heritage with modern luxury - offering guests unforgettable experiences in stunning locations from the Lake District to the South Coast.

THWAITES TRIUMPHS AS AA GROUP OF THE YEAR

Lancashire-based family-run hospitality group, Thwaites – which operates a collection of 23 hotels and inns across England - clinched the coveted AA Group of the Year title at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025.Recognised for delivering exceptional hospitality at one-of-a-kind properties in outstanding locations across the country, Thwaites’ modern spa hotels and coaching inns lie in some of England’s most celebrated landscapes – such as the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Cotswolds.Hosted at JW Marriott Grosvenor House and presented by TV presenter and broadcaster Vernon Kay, the event highlighted the very best in British hospitality, honouring the most outstanding hotels, spas, restaurants, inns and B&Bs, along with the people who drive them forward.Richard Bailey, Executive Chairman at Thwaites, said: “We’re beyond thrilled to have been named Group of the Year by The AA. This fantastic award is incredibly special and true testament to the passion, dedication and hard work of every single person across the business who made this happen.“It’s a proud moment and a wonderful endorsement of the unforgettable experiences the Thwaites team creates for our guests every single day.”Euan Davidson, Senior Hotel & Restaurant Inspector at The AA, added: “Thwaites stands out as a diverse operator where quality shines and the authentic hospitality culture it’s known for runs through all of its operations.“Non-stop investment over the past few years showcases Thwaites’ dedication to guest experience and creating properties its proud of - including the jewel in the crown that isLangdale Chase – a five-star luxury boutique hotel on the shores of Windermere which has reopened following a multi-million-pound restoration.”Founded in 1807, Thwaites has grown from a family-run brewery into a celebrated collection of spa hotels, inns, and pubs across England. Recognised for its warm hospitality, craftsmanship, and character-rich properties, Thwaites continues to blend heritage with modern luxury - offering guests unforgettable experiences in stunning locations from the Lake District to the South Coast.