Famous hotel calls in administrators

Ludlow’s world-famous Feathers Hotel has gone into administration.

Raj Mittal and Steve Stokes, partners at specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory LLP, were appointed joint administrators on August 2.

In a statement, they said: “The hotel had suffered trading difficulties as the result of a legionnaires outbreak in 2017 and a subsequent investigation by Public Health England in the West Midlands and Shropshire.

"The hotel, which employs 30 people, will remain open for business while options for its future are assessed. No redundancies have currently been made.”

Joint Administrator Raj Mittal added: “The Feathers Hotel worked closely with Public Health England (PHE) in the West Midlands and Shropshire to enable a staged reopening of the business. Unfortunately, the impact of the initial closure and restricted trading conditions resulted in severe cash flow difficulties, which led to the Company entering administration.

“We’re now working closely with the directors to evaluate all routes forward for the business over the coming weeks.”