An award-winning leisure destination is marking its fifth anniversary with the appointment of a new chief executive.
Hotel executive Eamonn Elliott will join Hurworth-based Rockliffe Hall in December as the resort moves into the second phase of its development following five years of continuous growth.
Mr Elliott has worked at several prestigious venues, including eight years as general manager of the multi-award winning Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey in North Yorkshire. He was also manager of the AA Irish Hotel of the Year, the Mount Falcon and Spa in County Mayo.
For the last five years he has been general manager of the Grand Jersey Hotel, taking it from an unknown 4* hotel to the Channel Islands’ highest rated hotel - gaining a Michelin Star for its restaurant and AA 5* status.
In addition, he has won numerous awards and was named Institute of Directors Young Director of the Year 2013-2014.
Originally from Ireland, Mr Elliott trained as a professional footballer and played for Carlisle United before moving into spa management and gaining an honours degree in management from the University of York.
He said: “I want to make a statement of intent; I believe that the infrastructure, foundations and quality of Rockliffe Hall demand the best team in the country. I look forward to seeing the business embrace this challenge and establish itself as one of the top culinary, golfing, spa and hospitality destinations in the UK and Ireland.”
Warwick Brindle, chairman of Rockliffe Hall, added: “We are delighted Eamonn has agreed to join Rockliffe Hall as our chief executive as he brings with him such varied experience. We already have outstanding people that have made us a great success in the last five years and this appointment strengthens our team as we go into the second phase of development at the resort.”
Last year Rockliffe Hall was awarded the AA’s highest accolade of five red stars after being crowned VisitEngland’s Large Hotel of the Year in 2013.
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