THE HATTON STORY SO FAR……

We were conceived by our late Chairman and Founder, Mr Arthur Raymond Hiscox, ARH as he was known. ARH was a self made millionaire and very much a people person. His catch phrase, or one of them, was to offer 5 star service at 3 star prices, which is the bedrock of our mission statement. He was also fiercely loyal and protective towards those employees who showed loyalty to him and his company. Much of his personality is still reflected within the operating characteristics of the company today, and indeed we are still owned by the Hiscox family as part of their overall business interests which also include a transport company, a pub company and a joinery business.
 
The Snooty Fox at Tetbury was the first Hatton Hotel, being acquired in 1981, then called the White Hart. The property was completely refurbished and re-opened with 12 well appointed bedrooms, 40 cover restaurant, what is still regarded as the best bar in Tetbury. In 2002 the restaurant was refurbished to provide a more casual and relaxed dining environment.

In 1984, ARH bought The Tara Hotel, Upton St Leonards which occupied a site overlooking the Severn Vale, once voted by Michelin as the most spectacular hotel site in Britain. A 3 year development programme was initiated which came to fruition in 1987 and saw the launch of what is now Hatton Court with 45 bedrooms, 80 cover restaurant, 3 function/meeting rooms, Cocktail bar and extensive Conference facilities.
Hatton Court holds a licence for civil ceremonies and is a premiere wedding venue within Gloucestershire. New for 2007 is THE MARQUEE, located on the rear lawn of the hotel which can accommodate up to 200 guests.
 
The Chateâu La Chaire, on the island of Jersey was acquired in 1986 and has established itself as one of the islands top hotels, having gained and maintained accolades such as 3 AA Red Stars and the RAC Gold Ribbon. The Chateau has 14 deluxe bedrooms including a spectacular split level suite, a 45 cover fine dining restaurant with conservatory and oak pannelled dining room, an ornate lounge and pannelled bar. The hotels sits in grounds that were once tended by Samuel Curtis, a world famous gardener who cultivated the gardens to benefit from the very special micro climate that benefits Rozel Valley. Chateau la Chaire is owned by La Trape Ltd, a sister company of Hatton Hotels Group Services Ltd and is part of the “Hatton Collection” for marketing purposes
 
In 1999 we acquired The Corner House Hotel in Taunton. This hotel underwent a major refurbishment and rebranding in 2003 to create the first of a new type of town centre hotel. The Corner House has 44 modern bedrooms, 64 cover Bar & Bistro 4DQ and a versatile function room that can seat up to 40 people. This property is taking us into new areas of hotelkeeping, a move away from our origins in country house properties. Our aim is to develop the Corner House concept into a chain of 5/6 branded hotels in market towns similar to the size of Taunton. The Corner House Hotel is owned by Corner House Hotel Ltd, a sister company of Hatton Hotels Group Services Ltd and is not a part of the “Hatton Collection”
 
We also have two sister hospitality companies;
 
Foxmile Limited, that operate four pubs in Cheltenham.
The Beehive, Slak Bar, The Tivoli, The Fiery Angel
 
NORDIC INNS, that operate a small inn. The White Hart Inn and the Winchcombe Wine & Sausage.
 
The Hiscox family still own the transport company that started the ball rolling with depots in Newport, Doncaster and Bolton.
 
Our “Head Office” is at Hatton House, Westbury in Wiltshire.
 
Over the years the hotels have won numerous awards for their standards of excellence, probably the most unusual being the 'Loo of the Year Awards' won by Hatton Court in the late eighties and early nineties, eventually being asked to withdraw from the competition to give others a chance. All the hotels and their restaurants are recognised by the major guides and hotel inspectorates for their quality and hospitality, and in 1995 the group was awarded the coveted 'Credit to the Industry Award' by the RAC in recognition of consistently exceeding expectations