A luxury retreat in the Yorkshire countryside which was recently branded the region’s poshest hotel has bought 44 acres of land as it sets its eyes on expansion.

Grantley Hall said it has acquired 44-acres of mixed use land and property, saying it marks an important milestone in the long-term evolution of the business.

The luxury hotel opened in 2019 and has since established itself as a leading retreat, securing a Michelin star thanks to chef Shaun Rankin and featuring on Channel 5 in a show called ‘Yorkshire’s Poshest Hotel’.

Management at the hotel said the acquisition of the land forms part of the next stage in its plan for growth, but did not reveal any specific plans on what it will do with it. However, it did say the land “opens the door for valuable future expansion across the wider estate”.

Richard Sykes, Managing Director of Grantley Hall, said: “Grantley Hall has always been defined by a sense of space, freedom and escape. A place where guests can experience something genuinely exceptional.

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“This acquisition gives us the opportunity to think far more ambitiously about the future of the estate and how we continue to evolve the guest experience for generations to come.

“It creates the foundation for long-term growth, greater flexibility, and the ability to shape new experiences that strengthen Grantley Hall’s position as a leading luxury destination.”

Since launching less than a decade ago, Grantley Hall has become a member of the Leading Hotels of the World thanks to its Michelin-starred restaurant, state-of-the-art gym and tranquil spa.