29/09/2024
Dear Guests,
Just like that, it’s time... With a heavy heart and immense gratitude, I’m writing to let you know that we’ve closed our doors for the final time this morning. It’s hard to believe, but today marks the end of an unforgettable journey for De Rougemont Manor, a place that’s been filled with love, laughter, celebrations, and memories for the past 55 years.
Since the hotel first welcomed guests in 1969, when we were known as The New World Inn, it has become more than just a hotel. It’s been a place where so many special moments were shared, whether it was an overnight stay, a beautiful wedding day, an important business meeting, a swim in the pool, a Christmas party, or even those legendary nights at Pinkies Bar (I’ve heard more stories about the 70s-90s antics there than I can count)!
I want to take a moment to personally recognize the Hilton family, Davine, Victoria, Jason, and their late father, Ian Hilton. With a vison in the early days of turning a Manor House into a hotel & country club they succeeded! Over the past 55 years, they’ve done so much more than build and run this hotel; they’ve lived it. Growing up within these walls, they poured their heart and soul into making it what it is today -a place filled with warmth, hospitality, and genuine care. I’ve been lucky enough to witness that dedication firsthand over my 16 years here, and it’s been an honour to work alongside them.
To our amazing staff, past and present, you are the true heartbeat of this place. Your passion, dedication, and hard work are why our guests have left with smiles, fond memories, and so many reasons to return. I’m incredibly proud to have worked alongside each and every one of you. Thank you for everything.
And to you, our guests, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for trusting us with your most precious moments. Whether you visited us just once or became part of the De Rougemont family, your support has meant the world to me, and to all of us here.
Although we’re closing our doors today, the memories we’ve created together will live on. I know I’ll be carrying them with me forever, and I’m sure many of you will too.
Kindest Regards
Sam Banks
Associate Director