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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Knights Hill Hotel and Spa on sale for $10.76m
Knights Hill Hotel and Spa, a hospitality establishment in north-west Norfolk, UK, is currently on the market with a £7.95m ($10.76m) asking price. The freehold sale is being facilitated by business property adviser Christie & Co. This historic Grade II listed building, which has been under the same ownership for more than 35 years, offers 79 bedrooms with plans to add 12 rooms approved in July 2024. The hotel's facilities and accommodation have been transformed from former agricultural buildings over the years by the current owner, who is now retiring. Nestled near the Sandringham Estate in the North Norfolk coast, the property encompasses conference and banqueting rooms, as well as a health club and spa. Christie & Co Hotels director Simon Jackaman is overseeing the sale process of this independently owned and operated hotel. Jackaman said: 'This is an exceptional opportunity to purchase one of the region's finest hotels. This full turn-key opportunity enables a new owner to take over a fully operating business that has an excellent reputation with genuine scope to enhance the trade further.' In a related development, Christie & Co recently announced that it is managing the sale of Banchory Lodge Hotel, a hospitality property in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. With 28 boutique ensuite bedrooms, the property is on the market for £3.5m. Last month, Christie & Co was appointed to facilitate the sale of Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa. "Knights Hill Hotel and Spa on sale for $10.76m" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
07-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
CCTV 'pivotal' in raising endangered snow leopard
The Big Cat Sanctuary An animal sanctuary has said that CCTV cameras are "absolutely pivotal" to their work as animal conservationists. The Big Cat Sanctuary, in Smarden, Kent, is dedicated to the conservation and rescue of cats. The sanctuary welcomed its latest arrival of an endangered snow leopard cub, nicknamed 'Little Lady', on 10 May. Curator Briony Smith told the BBC that CCTV "allows us to monitor the mothers, monitor the cubs, but also give them a bit of distance and not get too involved". Ms Smith acknowledged that a new cub was "just so cute" but explained that it was important people didn't lose sight of the work that they do. 'Little Lady's' mother, Laila, has had three previous litters with breeding partner Yarko as part of the sanctuary's wider European breeding programme. As well as monitoring new cubs through cameras, keepers and trainers at the sanctuary work closely with the cats to build the trust necessary for medical procedures. Laila's primary trainer Simon Jackaman has worked with her for seven years and even built an ultrasound table for the snow leopard. Mr Jackaman said he completed "mock scans" with Laila leading up to the pregnancy to get her used to human contact. Jack Valpy/ BBC Snow leopards are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list, with an estimated 2,700 to 3,300 mature adults remaining in the wild. The sanctuary is hoping that the new cub will be out in its enclosure in August, following essential vaccinations. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Smarden
BBC News
05-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
CCTV 'absolutely pivotal' at Smarden's Big Cat Sanctuary
An animal sanctuary has said that CCTV cameras are "absolutely pivotal" to their work as animal conservationists. The Big Cat Sanctuary, in Smarden, Kent, is dedicated to the conservation and rescue of cats. The sanctuary welcomed its latest arrival of an endangered snow leopard cub, nicknamed 'Little Lady', on 10 May. Curator Briony Smith told the BBC that CCTV "allows us to monitor the mothers, monitor the cubs, but also give them a bit of distance and not get too involved". Ms Smith acknowledged that a new cub was "just so cute" but explained that it was important people didn't lose sight of the work that they do. 'Little Lady's' mother, Laila, has had three previous litters with breeding partner Yarko as part of the sanctuary's wider European breeding well as monitoring new cubs through cameras, keepers and trainers at the sanctuary work closely with the cats to build the trust necessary for medical primary trainer Simon Jackaman has worked with her for seven years and even built an ultrasound table for the snow leopard. Mr Jackaman said he completed "mock scans" with Laila leading up to the pregnancy to get her used to human contact. Snow leopards are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list, with an estimated 2,700 to 3,300 mature adults remaining in the sanctuary is hoping that the new cub will be out in its enclosure in August, following essential vaccinations.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Spots of joy: Snow leopard cub born at UK Sanctuary
This tiny ball of fur, nicknamed Little Lady, was born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent on 10 May. The snow leopard cub was born to mother Laila who is part of the sanctuary's breeding weighed just 630g when she had her first health check at five days old. Snow leopards are a vulnerable species Snow leopards are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list. There are an estimated 2,700 to 3,300 mature adults remaining in the change is having an impact on them, with a predicted loss of 30% of their habitat in the next 50 to 100 are also threatened by poachers who hunt them for the illegal wildlife trade. Conservationists say that breeding programmes are really important for the future of the species. Little Lady was born to Laila, who has lived at the sanctuary for a long time. This is her fourth litter as part of the sanctuary's breeding programme. She has previously had two male cubs, Koshi and Khumbu, in 2019 and another male cub, Shen, in 2021. Laila then became a mother to twins, Attan and Zaya (one male, one female), in 2023. The sanctuary are also praising Laila's primary trainer Simon Jackaman for the birth of Little say that the trust he built with her meant she let the vet do the ultrasound sessions voluntarily. Mr Jackaman said: "Snow leopards are naturally shy and elusive, so Laila amazed the sanctuary staff with her "calm nature" during the process."Little Lady is now doing really well under the care of Laila and the Big Cat Sanctuary team.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Kent big cat sanctuary welcomes new snow leopard cub
An animal sanctuary has announced the birth of a snow leopard cub after months of dedicated cub, nicknamed Little Lady, was born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, on 10 successful birth follows months of work by primary trainer Simon Jackaman, who built the trust necessary for mother Laila to voluntarily participate in ultrasound chef and charity ambassador Paul Hollywood said: "Laila has had a special place in my heart for many years and to see her become a mum for the fourth time is truly heart-warming." Little Lady weighed 630g (1.4lb) at her first health check when she was five days is just the second female snow leopard to be born at the centre, after her sister Zaya in Laila has had three previous litters with breeding partner Yarko as part of the sanctuary's breeding leopards are listed as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list, with an estimated 2,700 to 3,300 mature adults remaining in the wild. They are predicted to lose 30% of their habitat because of climate change in the next 50 to 100 years and they also face threats from poaching and the illegal wildlife trade."This birth is a testament to our commitment to the participation in the endangered species breeding programme and the conservation of this vulnerable species," said Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary. Additional reporting from PA Media.
