St Austell Brewery acquires Wellington hotel

St Austell Brewery has acquired the Wellington hotel in the village of Boscastle in Cornwall for an undisclosed sum.

The property is a historic coaching inn, dating to the 16th century, with views overlooking the harbour and 11 bedrooms.

Kevin Georgel, chief executive, St Austell Brewery said: "The Wellington is a historic hotel and one of the oldest coaching inns in Cornwall. Located right on the coast, it's a family-friendly destination with great views, a pub, a restaurant, and overnight accommodation, making it popular with both locals and visitors. It fits perfectly with our current managed estate and the variety of guest experiences we always look to offer."

It marks the group's first acquisition in more than two years, and it said the move supported its plans to strengthen and grow its pub estate across Cornwall and the wider south-west.

Jonathan Scott, who owned the hotel for more than 10 years, said: "St Austell Brewery is an independent local business with family values and great pubs and hotels, making it the most suitable guardian to take the Wellington into its next chapter. It's really positive news for the future of the site, the team, and the Boscastle community."

Stephen Champion, director in Christie & Co's south-west hotels team acted for St Austell Brewery to complete the transaction.