Guys Thatched Hamlet latest as new owners confirm plans to reopen when sale completed
A Lancashire business group in talks to acquire Guys Thatched Hamlet has confirmed plans to reopen the full site once a deal has been completed.
Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited, which operates under the James’ Places brand, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with a view to purchasing the assets of Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, subject to contract.
The Thatched Hamlet shut with immediate effect last Monday when its owners of 46 years, the Wilkinson family, entered the business into administration.
This week, James’ Places launched a recruitment drive seeking dozens of staff for the reopening of the canal-side attraction off the A6 in Bilsborrow.
The deal to acquire Guys has yet to be finalised, but the company said “the recruitment process reflects our intention to reopen the venue should the transaction complete,” adding that it “welcomes applications from anyone interested in being part of the next chapter for the site.”
Latest statement
A spokesperson for James’ Places said: “Bowland Inns & Hotels Limited, which operates under the James’ Places brand, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with a view to purchasing the assets of Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, subject to contract.
“The recruitment process reflects our intention to reopen the venue should the transaction complete.
“Any future roles would be new employment with James’ Places, and we would welcome applications from anyone interested in being part of the next chapter for the site.
“It would not be appropriate to comment further until the legal process has concluded.”