Posts Tagged ‘B+B Weymouth’

New General Manager for B+B Weymouth

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

B+B Weymouth has appointed Emma Carter as General Manager who joined on 8th November 2010 from Moonfleet Manor Hotel. The appointment complements a raft of new initiatives that have been announced in 2010. B+B Weymouth has recently become the main accommodation provider in a partnership with Ramblers Countrywide Holidays which has created a new Jurassic Coast walking holiday for its 2011 brochure.

“This is a fantastic time for Weymouth & Portland with the London 2012 Games on the horizon and I am very excited to be taking the helm at the B+B Weymouth. We have created a wealth of interesting leisure and corporate packages with local businesses to attract more visitors from outside the area which will demonstrate the range of activities available here and also showcase Dorset,” said Emma Carter.

B+B Weymouth – FINALIST AGAIN

Monday, April 5th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE – 14th October 2009
thumbB+B Weymouth were a finalist at the Open 4 Business Awards in the “New Business “category, held on 7th October at Weymouth College. The awards were open to businesses based in Dorset that had been trading for less than 24 months.

Says Sue Bertram, Sales & Marketing Director “Being a finalist in the Open 4 Business Awards is very rewarding in our first 15 months of operating on the south coast; Weymouth is a tough market, but we have become established and are beginning to see the fruits of our labour including incremental business in the run up to The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This is the first time we have participated in the Open 4 Business festival and the quality of seminar content and the popular networking events have been outstanding!”

Seasonal rates are available on www.bb-weymouth.com and bookings can be made on info@bb-weymouth.com or by calling the hotel direct on +44 (0) 1305 761190.

B+B Weymouth CELEBRATES ITS 1ST BIRTHDAY WITH CELEBRITIES!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE – 13th July 2009
thumbB+B Weymouth celebrated its 1st birthday by throwing a champagne reception for key members of the Weymouth and Portland business and leisure community. Say’s Sales Director Sue Bertram “This is our way of saying thank you to all those people who were so welcoming when we opened our doors in Weymouth and who have given us so much support during our first year.”

B+B Weymouth had some celebrity guests staying with them too this weekend, namely Rory McGrath and Paddy McGuinness from the Channel 5 series Rory & Paddy’s Great British Adventure. Travelling the length and breadth of the country in a camper van, the mad pair continued their search for quintessentially British sporting events this weekend in Dorset; they were filming the model boat competition at the Dorset Seafood Festival which is part Weymouth and Portland’s annual Maritime Festival – Spirit of the Sea.

Dorset’s very own award-winning chef Mark Hix was also staying at the B+B Weymouth last Saturday as he was participating in Dorset’s Seafood Festival holding cooking demonstrations and judging the Young Seafood Masterchef Finals!

B+B Weymouth SIGNS OFFICIAL OLYMPIC GAMES ACCOMMODATION CONTRACT

Monday, April 5th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE – 17th March 2009
thumbThe B+B Weymouth has become one of the first bed and breakfasts in Weymouth and Portland to become an official accommodation provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games’ Sailing Event.

The B+B positioned prominently on the seafront by the Kings’ Statue has contracted 50% of its rooms to LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games) for three weeks prior to the Olympic period starting in the July right through to the end of the  Paralympic Games in the September 2012.

“Since receiving written approval of the Accommodation Agreement, we have already picked up incremental bookings from individuals visiting the area on Olympic Games business” says Sue Bertram, Sales Director of the B+B.

Team Dorset 2012 Legacy Manager, Gary Fooks, said “Congratulations to B+B Weymouth on winning this contract. It is a great example of an accommodation provider raising the game ahead of 2012 and developing a quality offer that makes it stand out from the rest.”

The modern and contemporary 4 star B+B Weymouth also has a first floor lounge with stunning sea views across the bay. This premium space will be available as a hospitality suite during the Olympic period and is serviced by an annexe room for catering, office facilities or press centre. For further details on this, please contact Sue Bertram.

Full information is available on www.bb-weymouth.com and bookings can be made on info@bb-weymouth.com or by calling the B+B directly on +44 (0) 1305 761190.

RECOGNITION FOR B+B Weymouth IN FIRST 6 MONTHS OF TRADING

Monday, April 5th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE – 5th December 2008
thumbThe B+B Weymouth has been awarded 4 stars by VisitBritain, three months after opening. “When you reinvent a style of accommodation by creating a modern alternative to the outdated bed and breakfasts, you have to be very clear about what grading you are aiming for says Sue Bertram, Sales & Marketing Director. “Our B+Bs have consistently been awarded 4 stars which means we can also offer a viable and more affordable option to the predictable and formulaic 4* chain hotel.“

On Tuesday 18th November, The B+B Weymouth were one of 3 finalists in the 2012 Legacy category at the 14th Annual Dorset Business Awards held at the Bournemouth International Centre. “The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games’sailing event was one of the main reasons we chose Weymouth to expand our business outside of London” says MD, Penny Brown. “To be a finalist at this prestigious event is very motivating.”

Seasonal rates are available on www.bb-weymouth.com and bookings can be made on info@bb-weymouth.comor by calling the hotel direct on +44 (0) 1305 761190.

AWARD WINNING B+B TEAM ANNOUNCE B+B Weymouth OPENS FOR THE SUMMER

Monday, April 5th, 2010

PRESS RELEASE – 24th June 2008
thumbThe B+B Collection is opening a second property on the seafront in Weymouth, Dorset, as part of the company’s expansion plans to open at key tourism locations in the UK.

Due to open in July 11th 2008, the B+B Weymouth will follow the award winning concept of B+B Belgravia which has been awarded Gold for the best B&B concept two year in a row at the Visit London Awards. Weymouth is one of the UK’s historic seaside towns, and known to be where King George III spent his summers. It also played a key role in the D-Day invasions, and the whole area is one of great historic castles and houses.

Maintaining much of the original grade II listed building, the interior has been transformed into a contemporary but sympathetic design that is the signature of the award winning B+B boutique concept. In addition to the 26 en suite bedrooms, the B+B includes a light and airy guest lounge with sea views, a large breakfast room with breakfast cooked to order, complimentary tea selection and fresh coffee 24 hours a day, Wi-Fi Internet access everywhere, daily newspapers and a library of books and DVDs. The bedrooms have free-view TV, guests can make local calls free of charge from their room and the technically-able can enjoy the latest Teleadapt media hub technology.

“We had been looking for a property by the sea for a few years; when London won the 2012 Olympic Games and it was announced that Weymouth would host the sailing competition, it was obvious that Weymouth would become the next “hot spot” on the south coast.

“The B+B Collection is the brainchild of a group of like-minded professional hoteliers who have rewritten the rules for a new style of Bed and Breakfast hotels for the 21st century. We have created a new brand that offers a quality, contemporary environment at affordable rates for the discerning business traveler and the cost-conscious tourist alike. Design, service, quality, comfort and character are all part of our philosophy.“ Says Sales & Marketing Director, Sue Bertram

“This year we have seen an increase in domestic bookings compared to 2007 in our London property” adds Penny Brown, Managing Director. “People’s travel habits are changing and many are adopting a sense of responsibility to the environment by actively reducing their carbon footprint and taking holidays in the UK. The cost and hassle of delayed flights abroad versus a holiday in the UK, makes us optimistic for a busy first season in Weymouth”.

Corporate Teambuilding Events with Whitehorse Leadership in Dorset

Monday, April 5th, 2010

special set menu offer from B+B Weymouth and The Apartments@82Whitehorse Leadership is a performance improvement company which offers coaching in professional leadership, management training and corporate team building events. Located just outside Weymouth at the Moreton Training Camp in rural Dorset, the most popular and successful team development day is called Find Blackbeard’s Treasure which aims to improve company training objectives by engaging employees and managers to work in teams to perform tasks, unravel puzzles and solve clues to find the treasure. The end goal is to build a stronger more effective, co-operative and communicative workforce.

Find Blackbeard’s Treasure
Legend has it that local pirate Blackbeard buried some valuable booty in the woods, so we’ve devised a treasure hunt where it’s up to you to work together as a team to crack the clues and find the goodies. The hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure isn’t easy and it will require some cohesive teamwork, lateral thinking and lots of brain power to decipher and decode the riddles via practical tasks. Once the tasks are completed the teams will win the right to clues that will lead to the treasure’s location.

With the tasks complete and the treasure found, it’s down to the four star B+B Weymouth to enjoy a relaxing evening over dinner with a guest chef. Evening events can be tailor-made according to requirements and budget, so please contact Whitehorse Leadership directly to discuss your ideas!

The Find Blackbeard’s Treasure course starts from £125 per delegate iIncluding training and transport to and from the Moreton site, excluding accommodation. Please contact us direct to discuss your accommodation requirements and budget.

B+B Weymouth rooms from £50 including full English breakfast, VAT, teas, coffees, biscuits, mineral water, guest lounge, laptop, Wi-Fi and small number of town centre parking permits, bookable in advance, subject to availability. Private dinners available upon request.

Maximum size of group for Find Blackbeard’s Treasure at Moreton Woods and staying at B+B Weymouth is 40 delegates.

website http://www.whitehorse-leadership.co.uk/main-pages/corporate-events.html

For further information please contact Lisa Worthington.
Tel: 01305 756584 / Mob: 07957 542878

Learn how to Bake with The Phoenix Bakery and B+B Weymouth

Monday, April 5th, 2010

special set menu offer from B+B Weymouth and The Apartments@82Enjoy a fabulous baking break in Weymouth! Stay at the 4* boutique B+B Weymouth and just across the road is the new Phoenix Bakery where you will learn how to make the perfect sponge dough with Artisan baker, Aidan Chapman.

Master baker Aidan Chapman will guide you through the key steps of sponge dough process during this “no-nonsense” bread-making day. The day will start at 10am, finishing at 4pm and you will cook your own bread or pizza to enjoy over a relaxing lunch in the first floor cafe where local artists and photographers exhibit their work.

Aidan Chapman was the head baker at the Celtic Bakers Organic Bakery London before relocating to Dorset to set up Leeker’s Bakery, The Town Mill Bakery and recently The Phoenix Bakery. Aidan has appeared on The River Cottage TV series and is a master of baking breads, cakes and pastries.

The baking courses run every Monday excluding August 2010 and bank holidays and the offer includes a 1 or 2 night stay (Sunday evening or Sunday and Monday) at the B+B Weymouth so that you can start the course refreshed after a good night’s sleep.

Rates:

1 night stay – Sunday
Rates start from £168 per person, based on bed & full English breakfast in a single room – Or £150 per person based on bed & breakfast sharing a twin or double room.

2 night stay – Sunday & Monday
Rates start from £220 per person based on bed & full English breakfast in a single room – Or £185 per person based on bed and full English breakfast sharing a twin or double room.

Rates are quoted per person and include accommodation, full English breakfast, the one-day baking course, lunch and VAT. Rates may vary depending on the time of year and are subject to availability.

Enjoy a Day of traditional Sea-fishing on The Wild Frontier with Celebrity Fisherman Clem Carter

Monday, April 5th, 2010

special set menu offer from B+B Weymouth and The Apartments@82Throw aside the trappings of modern day working life and get back to basics with a glorious day on the Dorset coast, fishing with our local fisherman Clem.

With 25 years of experience, Clem knows what lies beneath the Jurassic Coast waters and where to get the best catch of the day. You may have seen Clem on TV last year with Marco Pierre-White as he filmed ‘The Great British Feast’ series

All trips are aboard the comfortable 38 foot Lochin with WC and tea & coffee facilities. Seasonal expertise allows for a range of fishing experiences in and around the harbour or out into the English Channel – reef, bank and numerous local wrecks.

Clem is available for corporate “away days,” groups of angling enthusiasts, beginners and family fishing trips - Wild Frontiers is licensed to take up to 12 people and 2 crew. Or take an evening trip out to watch the beautiful sunsets and dolphins on the bow!

For the longer trip, Wild Frontier offers 4-5 days around the Channel Islands where anglers are treated to the best in island living- unique fishing marks, superb accommodation, fantastic food and great hospitality.

We are able to tailor your trip – all you have to do is ask! Wild Frontier is a sponsored boat, benefitting from regular investment in top of the range Okuma rods and reels and uses live bait where appropriate, fresh sand eels supplied daily.

Look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Wild Frontier can be chartered for:

Wreck fishing
Deep sea reef/bank
3/5 day Channel Island trips
Shark fishing
Specimen hunting
Bass angling
Competitions
Individuals
Sport diving
Commercial
Technical
Bird Watching

For more information email Clem Carter at wildfrontier@deepsea.co.uk or
Tel: +44 (0) 1305 823474 or Mobile: +44 (0) 796 7029031

Pamper Packages with Claire Bowring Beauty & Make-up…

Monday, April 5th, 2010

special set menu offer from B+B Weymouth and The Apartments@82Claire Bowring is a beauty therapist and make up artist offering superior beauty and massage treatments.  Claire also specialises in bridal, fashion, media and theatrical make up.  Using high quality products in her treatments, you will receive exceptional service from a professional, caring and experienced therapist.  Treatments are available at your leisure in the comfortable surroundings of B+B Weymouth.  Please contact Claire directly to arrange your appointments.

B+B Weymouth Pamper Packages:

PURE RELAXATION – This skin and body therapy ensures pure relaxation and luxury from head to toe.  A full body massage using Swedish, lymphatic drainage and deep tissue massage techniques with pre-blended aromatherapy oils to aid with relaxation and ease muscle tension. Together with a luxury facial to help bring back a radiant glow, you will feel completely de-stressed and ready to face the world.
2 hours £65.00
BREATHING SPACE – Take a breath, relax and treat yourself to some time off.  You will feel re-energised and rejuvenated with these treatments.  Go on, have a mini break from day to day life.

Relaxing Facial, Leg and Foot Massage, Express Manicure or Pedicure

1 hour 15min £45.00

GLAMOUR & MORE – Pampering and glamour all in one place, relax and let someone else prepare you for your night out, all you have to do is decide what to wear!

Mini facial, Make up Application, Express Manicure

1 hour 15min £50.00

Massage, Facials, Manicures, Pedicures, Personal Grooming, Make up (including fancy dress make up) are all available from Claire, for a full list of treatments, please visit www.clairebowring.co.uk

Tel – 07879 220603  Email - info@clairebowring.co.uk
City & Guilds, ITEC and VTCT qualified.