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By Chantal Weller, 11 November 2022.
The Sandgate Hotel in Folkestone announces sudden closure.
A popular seafront hotel has announced its closure with "immediate
effect".
The owners of Sandgate Hotel in Folkestone have confirmed the venue
will cease trading, but mystery still surrounds the reasons why.
In a Facebook post last night, hotel staff thanked the community for
its support and custom over recent months.
It reads: "The owners of The Sandgate Hotel have tonight decided
that the hotel is is to cease trading with immediate effect.
"Dean, Dave, Jade, Nigel and the rest of the team would like to
thank each and everyone of you for your support and custom over the
last few months."
Jade, a team member, commented on the post via the Sandgate Hotel's
Facebook page.
She wrote: "It is with much regret that I speak on here rather than
in person but that decision was clearly taken out of my hands.
The hotel, which sits in Wellington Place along Sandgate Esplanade,
has been loved by many, and several former visitors to the hotel
have expressed their sadness over its closure.
"We had a hell of a lot left to give and some exciting plans for the
future. Some people’s morals leave a lot to be desired."
Nigel Langdale, who also worked at the hotel in the kitchen, wrote a
tribute to his colleagues on the post.
"The best management team I've ever worked with and I'll be forever
grateful to Dean and Dave for giving me the opportunity to reignite
my passion for cooking," he wrote.
"I've enjoyed it so much. We've had such great feedback from the
food we've sent out, especially my scotch eggs and the Sunday
roasts, along with the great atmosphere in the bar.
"Such a shame that the owner has decided to close the place with
immediate effect and get rid of all the staff and current team.
"The good news is that the owner has said that they 'may call me
when things pick up again and ask me to come back to me work for
them'.
"Let me think about it for a second... Errr no thanks."
The hotel, which sits in Wellington Place along Sandgate Esplanade,
has been loved by many, and several former visitors to the hotel
have expressed their sadness over its closure.
Steve Parish wrote: "The future was bright for all with a bit of
patience! Who could of predicted a flood that changed the timeline
of progress."
Jane Winsor also expressed her upset over the hotel's shock closure.
She wrote: "Nooo!! You have all given the place new life. We were so
excited for the reopening and have been regularly ever since.
"The location is second to none - what a dreadful shame. Hope you
can all find work"
The hotel has been contacted directly for comment. |
