01/06/2009

Issued by Feversham Arms

The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa has become one of the newest additions to the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. The luxury boutique hotel and spa is located in the picturesque market town of Helmsley, North Yorkshire and has 33 bedrooms, 22 of which are suites, a two rosette restaurant, an outdoor heated swimming pool and the newly opened Verbena Spa.

The Verbena Spa launched last October along with 6 new poolside suites after a £1.2 million investment. Following the recent developments, the hotel was awarded its fourth star, closely followed by its welcoming into Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Simon Rhatigan, Hotel Owner said: "We are delighted to have been offered the fantastic opportunity to join Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The Feversham Arms & Verbena Spa is a comfortable and eclectic hidden gem, making it a perfect addition to Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which places emphasis on celebrating the individuality of each hotel."

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is an exclusive brand of more than 480 independent, luxury hotels offering an infinite variety of memorable experiences in 70 countries. Criteria for joining the exclusive collection includes exemplary standards of service, exceptional food and wine, unrivalled comfort and luxury and unique experiences; all of which the Feversham Arms & Verbena Spa has to offer.

"The Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa is the epitome of what the brand of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is all about - individuality, commitment to the highest standards of service and the ability to deliver exceptional experiences.  The Feversham Arms Hotel adds further depth to our UK portfolio of hotels and we are absolutely delighted to welcome it into the Small Luxury Hotels of the World family," commented Paul Kerr, Chief Executive Officer at Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

For further information on the Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa please visit http://www.fevershamarmshotel.com/ or call 01439 770 766.

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