Bringing more than 40 years of hospitality experience to the role, Shaun joins the Matlock Bath property with plans to strengthen its position within the Peak District’s thriving leisure and tourism market, which attracts over 13 million visitor days each year.*
His career has included roles with Whitbread, ownership and operation of several Derbyshire pubs including the Ladybower Inn, hotel openings with Bike & Boot Hotels, and multi-site operational experience with HF Holidays.
A Derbyshire local, Shaun says the opportunity to lead New Bath Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, feels like a natural next step in his career. ‘This hotel has something truly special. The location, the incredible history, the natural wellness offering and the sense of space make it unlike anywhere else. The lido is an amazing and rare asset, and it gives us a fantastic platform to create a really memorable guest experience centred around wellbeing, relaxation and leisure.’
‘My immediate focus is to strengthen the hotel’s foundations, enhance the guest experience, and support the team to deliver consistently at a high level. The Peak District continues to be a hugely popular tourist destination, and Matlock Bath in particular has a strong leisure appeal. I see real opportunity to further position the hotel as a standout destination within that market.’
Shaun’s appointment coincides with significant investments and refurbishments being planned as part of an ambitious three year restoration programme for the historic New Bath Hotel and Spa, a cornerstone of the Matlock Bath community since 1745, as it is carefully revitalised to reclaim its place as both a cherished community landmark and a renowned destination for visitors.
Focus Hotels, the management company for the hotel, brings an owner-led approach to hospitality and long-term value creation across its portfolio of recognised UK hospitality brands.
Shaun’s vision, supported by Focus Hotels, includes strengthening the hotel’s position as a destination led retreat, expanding community partnerships, and developing new leisure, wellness and events experiences for both guests and local residents. ‘Our ambition is to create an exceptional experience, with the restoration project ongoing, we have big plans over the coming years. There is a clear shift towards wellness-led travel, with guests looking for more restorative, experience driven stays. The hotel’s natural surroundings and outdoor lido align strongly with that evolving demand, and with investments planned – it’s a hugely exciting time ahead.’
Located in Matlock Bath, the hotel offers 54 stylish bedrooms designed for comfort and contemporary living, alongside a strong focus on leisure and wellness. Its standout feature is the outdoor lido, fed by naturally mineral-rich thermal spring water, set beneath the wildcat crags of the Derbyshire Dales, providing a truly unique wellness and leisure experience in the heart of one of the Peak District’s most popular destinations.
Find out more at New Bath Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals by visiting: https://newbathhotelandspa.com/
