AWARD WINNING YORKSHIRE BEEF AT THE CROWN
If you want to sample the very best local produce then be sure to visit The Crown Hotel in Bawtry, where the award winning beef is scoring top marks with customers.
Local farmer, Gerard Farmer of Croft Bank Farm in Westwoodside is the latest supplier to have been contracted to supply prime cuts of beef to the four star hotel on Bawtry Rd.
Gerard comes from a generation of Arable farmers and began rearing his award-winning breed of Red Poll cows about 5 years ago. The Red Poll cows are a native breed and are known as ‘dual purpose’, which means that as well as producing brilliant beef, they also produce excellent milk.
Head chef, Caroline Rhodes said: “I am a big believer in knowing where our food comes from, and that’s why always try to use fresh local produce whenever possible. When Gerard approached us to supply his beef, we were more than happy to give it a try in the form of 10-12oz fillet, sirloin, rump and rib eye steaks.
“The response from our customers was excellent, the quality of the beef really shone through in terms of texture and taste, and I had absolutely no hesitation in signing up for more of the succulent steaks, which are now regular feature on our menu.”
Gerard said: “I have been aware of The Crown’s excellent reputation for quite some time, and I am naturally delighted to be associated with such a quality establishment.
“Before selecting a hotel to supply, I did a lot of research into hotels in the area, and The Crown was a clear winner, as I believe it is trying to achieve what I want to achieve in terms of quality, presentation and price. “
Proud to be part of the DeliciouslyYorskhire brand the Crown Hotel in Bawtry promotes and recognises the distinct and diverse variety of Yorkshire Produce.
The Crown's Restaurant is open on Sunday to Friday, 6.00pm -10.00pm, Saturday 6.00pm-10.30pm and for lunch Monday to Friday, 12.00am -2.00pm.
For details or to book a table call The Crown Hotel on 01302 710341 or check out the website www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
SCRUMPTIOUS SUMMER MENU !It’s official, British Summer time is here, and to coincide The Crown Hotel in Bawtry has introduced an exciting new summer menu to tantalise taste buds in South Yorkshire.
The new menu, which was launched this week, includes lots of exciting new seasonal varieties made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
There is a larger choice of starters with delicious new options such as Crispy Duck Salad with Pine Nuts, Roasted Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze and Baked Goats Cheese from Lowna Diaries of East Yorkshire with Beetroot, Rocket and Walnut Oil, as well as old favourites, such as Spicy Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce and the ever popular Soup of the Day.
The pasta dishes include some tasty fish options such as Fresh Salmon, Smoked Salmon and King Prawns and Smoked Haddock, Fresh Parsley and Mornay Sauce.
There are several new main dishes with interesting choices such as rack of Venison served with Parsley Mash, Blueberry and Sloe Gin Sauce, supplied by Round Green Venison Farm of Barnsley and Tender Fillet of Lamb served with Mint Mash and Redcurrant Sauce.
The vegetarian menu doesn’t disappointment with tasty options such as Broccoli, Leek and Yorkshire Blue Cheese Parcel with a Creamy Herb Sauce and Tagliatelle with Wild Mushroom and Spinach.
Craig Dowie, Hotel Director said: “At the Crown, we believe in using, fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. That’s why we’ve introduced a new summer menu to keep things fresh and interesting. We are hoping that the additional options will give people greater variety and choice.”
The menu is available for dinner on Sunday to Friday, 6.00pm-10.00pm, Saturday 6.00pm-10.30pm and Saturday 6.00pm-10.30pm and for lunch Monday to Friday, 12.00am -2.00pm.
In addition to the new menu, a tapas menu is also available in the bar area for those looking for lighter bite between 12.00pm –10.00pm.
For details or to book a table call The Crown Hotel on 01302 710341 or check out the website www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
February 2008
FANCY A NIBBLE AT THE CROWN ?
If you fancy a nibble, then get yourself down to The Crown Hotel in Bawtry, where the introduction of complimentary bar nibbles is going down a treat!
The Crown has created its very own tasty bar nibbles in the form of spicy parsnip crisps, for guests to enjoy whilst having a relaxing drink in the informal atmosphere of the hotel’s bar.
The complimentary crisps have been created using locally sourced parsnips and will be served in a range of flavours, including: Cayenne, Cajun, Sea Salt & Black Pepper, and every evening a different flavour of the tasty morsels will be served up in generous helpings for guests to share.
Hotel Director, Craig Dowie said the moorish crisps were already proving extremely popular: “Many of the guests in the hotel bar are people who are enjoying a pre-dinner drink before moving through to the hotel restaurant or small groups of friends who are popping in to enjoy the warm atmosphere of the bar before heading off for a night out in town, so they are looking for something light to nibble on with their beer or glass of wine.
“The parsnips crisps were the perfect solution, they’re light, tasty, healthy and very moorish, and they make a welcome change to the usual greasy crisps or a boring packet of peanuts! Not only that, parsnips are often featured on the menu at The Crown, so it’s a great way of using up what we have in stock, rather than wasting it.”
In addition to the bar nibbles, The Crown has also recently launched a new Tapas menu to compliment the extensive menu already available in the hotel’s restaurant, which is available in the bar between 10am-6pm Monday to Friday.
For details, call The Crown Hotel on 01302 710341 or check out the website www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
February 2008
CELEBRITY STYLIST STAYS AT THE CROWN
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry played host to a very special guest recently in the form of popular fashion stylist & TV personality, Gok Wan.
The TV presenter, best known for his individual sense of style, choose to stay at The Crown whilst he was on location in Doncaster filming for an impending TV show.
Just as Gok is famous for improving people’s physical appearance and giving them a stylish new image, The Crown Hotel has also recently benefited from a £4 million makeover, giving it a chic and contemporary new look and transforming it into one of the most stylish and sophisticated hotels in the region.
Amanda Pashley, restaurant manager at The Crown had the pleasure of bumping into the star during his stay and said: “I was very excited to meet Gok, I’m a big fan. He was absolutely charming and very friendly, just as he appears to be on TV, and as you would expect he looked super stylish!”
If you would like to make a reservation, request a brochure, or for details of the hotel’s facilities call on: 01302 710 341 or visit the website www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
June 2007
CROWN HOTEL AWARDED FOUR STAR STATUS
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry is celebrating this week, after being awarded a four-star rating by VisitBritian – the award winning tourism-marketing organisation.
A historic coaching inn for over 300 years, The Crown Hotel is South Yorkshire’s largest independently owned hotel. Over the last three years, it has benefited from a £4 million investment, which has dramatically transformed the hotel, giving it a stylish and contemporary new look and transforming it into the four-star hotel it is today.
The Crown Hotel has recently completed the final phase of its total re-development, in the form of 11 luxury state-of-the-art executive rooms, which are fully equipped with the very latest technology, including Interactive 32” LCD TVs with broadband and complimentary Wi-fi access. The rooms are furnished with stylish fixtures and fittings with opulent soft furnishings and rich and luxurious fabrics and each have a lounge area to relax in. They also boast stunning en-suite bathrooms with unique details such as heated mirrors and double wet rooms with oversized showerheads and all the luxuries you would expect from a contemporary four-star hotel.
Craig Dowie, Hotel Director commented: “ We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded a four star rating, it really is the icing on the cake for us, and is the culmination of three years of hard work by our dedicated team.
“When we originally started the hotel’s refurbishment in March 2004 we made a clear decision to transform the hotel into the region’s leading and most sophisticated destination for in-coming and out-going business and leisure travellers, and I believe our four-star rating is a testimony to that.
“By identifying a gap in the market between the very basic, budget hotels often favoured by businesses and the many three and four star hotels in the area that have a much more traditional offering, we have created a contemporary and stylish environment, combined with a relaxed atmosphere and perhaps, most importantly of all, the unique attention to detail, that keeps our customers coming back again and again.
The Crown’s attention to detail and quality is evident in every area of the hotel’s offering, including the excellent menu - part of the DelicouslyYorkshire brand, it focuses on locally sourced, fresh, quality produce, providing guests with a real flavour of the Yorkshire region. It also boasts excellent conference facilities, with flexible space for as little as 12 to 200 people; with private outdoor space ideal for team building exercises and 24-hour conference packages are available.
Craig commented: “It is very important to us to keep building on our success, and to provide our customers with the level quality and service that they have come to expect from The Crown. With the completion of our executive rooms and with our new four-star status, we have increased our offering and set ourselves apart from other hotels in the area.”
Visit Britain builds the value of tourism by acting as a catalyst -bringing consumers and the industry together. Providing 180,00 tourism product and service providers with cost-effective route to the UK consumer and 36 international markets.
For further details VisitBritain at www.VisitBritan.com.
For the full range of facilities at The Crown Hotel or to book call 01302 710341 to visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
January 2007
THE CROWN HOTEL ANNOUNCES SMOKE-FREE POLICY
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry has embraced the government's anti-smoking campaign by announcing a total ban on smoking in all its public areas from 31 st December 2006, ahead of government legislation, which comes into force in July this year.
The initiative comes after the government launched its latest campaign on 29 th December 2006. The campaign aims to highlight the chemically addictive nature of cigarettes and the devastating impact that smoking related diseases can have on people. It is estimated that the NHS spends a staggering £1.7 billion a year on treating diseases directly related to smoking.
Craig Dowie, Hotel Director at The Crown, commented: “The Crown prides itself on being a forward thinking hotel and this latest initiative is just another example of our pro-active and innovative approach. We've made it our New Year's resolution to create an environment, which is reflective of our new contemporary image, and the kind of clientele that the hotel attracts. “
He continued: “We recognise that smoking can have a detrimental effect on both staff and guests. Results from our recent customer survey showed that guests support our initiative to ban smoking ahead of the government legislation. By adopting a smoke-free policy in all our public areas, we are not only creating a healthy environment for our staff and guests to enjoy, but we are also ensuring that the hotel's interior maintains its fresh and clean look.“On New Year's Eve, which is our busiest night of the year, the response from our guests was extremely positive and I am absolutely convinced that it was the right decision to take ”
Public Health Minister and MP for Don Valley , Caroline Flint, welcomed the initiative: “In recent years the Crown Hotel has undergone a major face lift and revitalised their role as a major business in Bawtry. I am delighted that they have embraced the opportunity to move ahead on this important public health initiative. “
The Crown Hotel, a historic coaching inn for over 300 years, has recently undergone a £1.5 million refurbishment, which has dramatically transformed it into one of the most stylish and sophisticated hotels in the region.
The latest development of 11 Executive Suites, on schedule to be completed in March this year, will all be non-smoking and will encompass the very latest in modern technology and design. The unusual L shaped design, are the creation of local designers, Blueprint, and have a number of special features including raised oak floors and sunken beds, digital, mood-enhancing wallpaper and led light headboards. The suites also include some unique features such as, automatic frosted glass between the bedrooms and bathrooms, plasma TV screens in the bathrooms, and several of the suites will have double wet rooms with huge showerheads, a feature unique to The Crown.
For more information about the full range of facilities or for information on reservations, special events or corporate events at The Crown Hotel call 01302 710 341 or visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
March 2007
THE CROWN HOTEL BECOMES LATEST PATRON OF DONCASTER CHAMBER
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry is to become to the latest patron of Doncaster Chamber, after continually demonstrating an outstanding contribution to Doncaster 's tourism.
A historic coaching inn for over 300 years, The Crown is an independently owned hotel, which prides itself on providing a truly excellent service. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of the hotel's directors, The Crown has benefited from a £4 million investment over the last four years, which has dramatically transformed the hotel and given it a stylish, sophisticated and contemporary new look. The first phase of the development has already been completed and stage two is underway, with a further 11 executives suites being added to cater for the business clientele which the hotel attracts. These extensive changes will see The Crown positioned as the regions premier hotel for business and leisure.
In October 2005, Craig Dowie, Hotel Director, set up ‘Experience Doncaster' - a forum for Business Tourism in Doncaster . Linked to South Yorkshire Destination Management Partnership (SYDMP), on which Craig sits on the board, ‘Experience Doncaster' works to bring major tourism destinations in the region together to benefit each other's businesses.
Craig commented: “The Crown is extremely proud to become a patron of the Doncaster Chamber. Doncaster has seen considerable amount of investment and regeneration in recent years, which has brought real growth to the region and transformed it into a better place to live, work and visit. “
He continued: “At the Crown, we are committed to putting this region back on the map. Wherever possible, we use local suppliers, as it helps both the local economy and makes environmental sense. We are particularly proud of our ‘Deliciously Yorkshire' menu, which gives our guests a flavour of some our excellent quality, regional specialities.”
Situated just one mile from Doncaster's International Airport , The Crown Hotel is perfectly placed to accommodate in-coming and out-going leisure tourists and business travellers. It is also within easy reach of local attractions such as Doncaster Racecourse and the Doncaster Dome.
For more information about the full range of conference and banqueting facilities or for information on reservations, special events or corporate events at The Crown Hotel Bawtry call 01302 710 341 or visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
January 2007
£700K INVESTMENT AT THE CROWN HOTEL
A £700k investment at The Crown Hotel in Bawtry, marks phase two of the hotel's total redevelopment, and is set to position it as the region's premier hotel for business and leisure.
The Crown Hotel, a historic coaching inn for over 300 years, has recently undergone a £1.5 million refurbishment, which began in March 2004 and was completed in February 2005. In just 11 months, the hotel has been dramatically transformed into one of the most stylish and sophisticated hotels in the region.
This latest development comes in the form of 11 Executive Suites, which will encompass the very latest in modern technology and design. Interior Designers, Blueprint, who were responsible for the previous design work at the hotel, were briefed to design the luxury suites. The result is an unusual L shaped design, with raised oak floors and sunken beds, along with digital, mood-enhancing wallpaper and led light headboards. The rooms will be furnished with stylish fixtures and fittings and complimented with rich and luxurious fabrics. Other features include automatic frosted glass between the bedrooms and bathrooms, plasma TV screens in the bathrooms, Internet access, and all the luxuries you would expect from a contemporary hotel. Seven of the suites will also have double wet rooms with huge shower heads, a feature which is unique to The Crown.
Local supplier, Firbeck, has been contracted to carry out the construction work, which began on 30 th October and is on schedule to be completed by in March 2007.
Situated just one mile from Doncaster's International Airport , The Crown Hotel is perfectly placed to accommodate in-coming and out-going leisure tourists and business travellers. It is also within easy reach of local attractions such as Doncaster Racecourse and the Doncaster Dome.
The hotel's excellent conferences and banqueting facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology including, broadband access, air conditioning and the very latest in audio-visual apparatus.
The new restaurant offers a good selection of locally sourced and produced food, and for those looking for a lighter snack there is also a good bar menu. The rustic bar is perfect for guests looking to enjoy a drink with colleagues or friends or simply to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Craig Dowie, Hotel Director, and the driving force behind the investment commented: “This is a very exciting time for us, since the hotel's refurbishment and with the increase in Doncaster Airport destinations, The Crown has experienced a dramatic influx of business clients. We are constantly moving with the times, and as a result, we are expanding and developing the hotel in order to deal with the demand. Once completed, the new suites will be the ultimate in contemporary chic, providing our guests with a totally unique experience and a stylish and vibrant atmosphere in which to relax and unwind.”
For more information about the full range of facilities or for information on reservations, special events or corporate events at The Crown Hotel call 01302 710 341 or visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
15th March 2006
CROWN HOTEL NOMINATED FOR INDUSTRY OSCARWe have been nominated for the Business Excellence Awards 2006! Our hotel has been shortlisted for award at the event, which is one of the most prestigious and highly coveted in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism Industry. Please see press release below for more information!
PRESS RELEASE
Doncaster Star / Business Section
Wednesday 15th March 2006
An historic Bawtry-based hotel has been short listed for the prestigious Business Excellence Awards 2006, a national competition to find the most improved company in the leisure and tourism industry.
Bosses at The Crown Hotel, established over 300 years ago, have been recognised for their commitment to excellence after implementing a dramatic multi-million pound refurbishment to restore the coaching inn's former glory.
The refurbishment, and subsequent employment of an additional 20 staff, has seen the amount of wedding bookings double to over 60 a year and the restaurant transformed to 'reservations only' at weekends with a capacity 150 diners for lunch and evening meals.
The impressive improvement in performance has seen the hotel's turnover increase by 22 per cent and its profits soar by over half a million pounds.
Craig Dowie, director and general manager of the Crown Hotel, is understandably delighted:
'For many years the people of Bawtry have been crying out for a Crown Hotel that they could be proud of. They've repaid our hard work by returning to the hotel again and again since the completion of the refurbishment.
We knew that the recent changes to the hotel would make it popular with local residents and businesses however the results that we've achieved are beyond even our most ambitious expectations.
Personally, I'm absolutely thrilled that we've been short listed for this award. At the same time there are many loyal members of staff who've been at the hotel for over ten or 15 years and I see this nomination as recognition of their commitment to providing a fantastic service, day in, day out, to every guest that walks through our doors.
The award will be presented by the Best Practice Forum, a partnership between the British Hospitality Association, the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
The prestigious awards ceremony will take place at the London Hilton 3rd May 2006. For more information on the awards visit the website at www.businessexcellenceawards.com .
For more information on The Crown Hotel, Bawtry, or to make a booking, contact
01302 710 341 or visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com.
White Rose Awards 2006 – August 2006
CROWN HOTEL NOMINATED FOR ANOTHER AWARD!Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) recently revealed the finalists in this year's prestigious White Rose Awards for Tourism, with 71 of the top tourism businesses in the region named as finalists across 13 categories. The awards, now in their 17th year, recognise and reward excellence in tourism, Yorkshire and the Humber's largest and fastest growing industry.
The Crown hotel Bawtry has been nominated in the following category and we are up against some tough competition:
Hotel of the Year (35 bedrooms and over)
(sponsored by Streamline Merchant Services)
The Coniston Hotel, Skipton
The Crown Hotel, Bawtry, Doncaster
Malmaison, Leeds
Mount Pleasant Hotel, Doncaster
The Queens Hotel, Leeds
Speaking of the awards, David Andrews, Chief Executive, YTB, said: “Year on year the popularity of these awards increases. Not only with businesses entering, but with sponsors looking to ally themselves with a brand that personifies excellence. Without their support the White Rose Awards would not enjoy the prestige they currently do. The finalists announced today represent the best of Yorkshire's tourism offering, they have won their places in the shortlist thanks not only to the quality of their product, but the style in which the operation is run, its success and professionalism.“
The finalists will find out whether they have won a coveted White Rose Award for Tourism at a tension filled glittering awards ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 19 September 2006 at the impressive hall Magna Science Adventure Centre near Rotherham, winner of last year's White Rose Award for Business Tourism and eventual winner of the national category in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence earlier this year.
Until September's gala awards ceremony, the winners will be the best kept secret in Yorkshire, kept strictly under wraps until the moment the gold envelope is opened and the winner announced to the audience of nervous, hopeful finalists and guests.
As an additional bonus the eventual winners in the first 10 categories in the above list, will automatically qualify for entry to the national Enjoy England Excellence Awards to be held in Spring 2007 alongside Tourist Information Centre and Outstanding Customer Service.
