The Torquay hotel which was the inspiration for Basil Fawlty, has relaunched today, following an extensive refurbishment.
Hotel Gleneagles is being remarketed as a boutique-style property following the revamp of its 41 en-suite bedrooms, large conservatory and outdoor heated swimming pool.
Ceilings have been raised, mirrors and Italian chandeliers installed, furniture imported from Holland and new carpets laid.
VisitBritain has rated the hotel as a three-star quality property, under its new common standards, with criteria devised in association with the AA and the national tourist boards of Wales and Scotland.
The former owner of Hotel Gleneagles in Torquay – the late Donald Sinclair – was John Cleese’s inspiration for the character of Basil Fawlty and was described by him as “the most wonderfully rude man I’ve ever met”.
During the early seventies, John Cleese and the Monty Python team briefly stayed at the hotel while filming, and Sinclair is said to have thrown Eric Idle’s briefcase out of the window, claiming that it was a bomb. The team were disturbed enough to eventually move to a different hotel. Details: www.hotel-gleneagles.com
The Torquay hotel which was the inspiration for Basil Fawlty, has relaunched today, following an extensive refurbishment.
“We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms”
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Balanced Body ®, global leaders in Pilates equipment and education, have received Active IQ
endorsement for its newly launched professional education programme specifically designed to
upskill fitness instructors with a Group Reformer Pilates certification in direct response to
global market demand.
The Torquay hotel which was the inspiration for Basil Fawlty, has relaunched today, following an extensive refurbishment.
Hotel Gleneagles is being remarketed as a boutique-style property following the revamp of its 41 en-suite bedrooms, large conservatory and outdoor heated swimming pool.
Ceilings have been raised, mirrors and Italian chandeliers installed, furniture imported from Holland and new carpets laid.
VisitBritain has rated the hotel as a three-star quality property, under its new common standards, with criteria devised in association with the AA and the national tourist boards of Wales and Scotland.
The former owner of Hotel Gleneagles in Torquay – the late Donald Sinclair – was John Cleese’s inspiration for the character of Basil Fawlty and was described by him as “the most wonderfully rude man I’ve ever met”.
During the early seventies, John Cleese and the Monty Python team briefly stayed at the hotel while filming, and Sinclair is said to have thrown Eric Idle’s briefcase out of the window, claiming that it was a bomb. The team were disturbed enough to eventually move to a different hotel. Details: www.hotel-gleneagles.com
The Torquay hotel which was the inspiration for Basil Fawlty, has relaunched today, following an extensive refurbishment.
“We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms”
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Balanced Body ®, global leaders in Pilates equipment and education, have received Active IQ
endorsement for its newly launched professional education programme specifically designed to
upskill fitness instructors with a Group Reformer Pilates certification in direct response to
global market demand.