Falmouth Beach Hotel site up for sale

2:43pm Friday 25th January 2013 in News

The Falmouth Beach Hotel burnt down in May last year. The Falmouth Beach Hotel burnt down in May last year.

The Falmouth Beach Hotel sitel is being put up for sale after 30 years in one family.

Owner Hazel Evans has instructed Christie & Co to prepare the site for sale.

Christie & Co said the hotel, which burnt down last May, faced “an uncertain future.”

In a statement the company said: “Since the fire she has been carefully considering the hotel rebuild project, her future plans and possible retirement from the hospitality industry.

“Consequently, she has proposed a closure of the site and rebuilding work.”

A potential purchaser who will redevelop the hotel site is being looked for. In the meantime, Mrs Evans is working closely with her professional advisors.

Plans for the rebuilding of the hotel were granted conditional approval only this month.

Read all about the fire and plans to rebuild here.

Comments(37)

Wave says...
2:54pm Fri 25 Jan 13

I was surprised when they announced a rebuild of the hotel so soon after the fire.
With a plot of land such as this in prime position right opposite the beach, with it being totally levelled and fresh one doesn't just rebuild what was there before. The potential for the land is enormous.
Maybe advice was given if they did not see if before.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
4:09pm Fri 25 Jan 13

Probably find it will be bought by Premier Inn.

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rmcclarity says...
5:07pm Fri 25 Jan 13

More flat's ? - Have to check with Residents Association first, they run the Seafront

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meerkats says...
8:10pm Fri 25 Jan 13

Gill Zella Martin 09 wrote:
Probably find it will be bought by Premier Inn.
More than likely ,or a supermarket .

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jane-w says...
7:25am Sat 26 Jan 13

Wouldn't be surprised Gill and meerkats but as rmcclarity says the Residents Association runs the Seafront!!! Sounds to me like they have already had an offer - because what was all this talk of rebuilding bigger and better if they have not already had an offer!! Hm something fishy here but as I said I have been expecting this and its not exactly a surprise!!

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
11:14am Sat 26 Jan 13

I am intriqued about the claims that the residents association run the sea front, that does not sound very ethical to me.

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jane-w says...
11:49am Sat 26 Jan 13

No its not ethical Gill but unfortunately they do just look at the camper van story in the Packet. I have nothing against people moving down here but I just wonder how many of them are people who have retired down here?? Well sorry if you don't like it you shouldn't have moved here but it is a case of money talks as in everything these days which is the reason I suspect behind this story. They have obviously been made a good offer for the site and by getting the planning permission will get more money for the site - not stupid but so clearly planned.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
12:32pm Sat 26 Jan 13

A residents association may work closely with a local town council but that should not afford them any privileges over any other residents. They have no more legal rights than anyone else. I know what you mean about money talks, take a look at the supermarkets planning applications.

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titanium says...
12:34pm Sat 26 Jan 13

It could be too many hotel beds in the town, but not enough bodies to fill them.

Unless you're going downmarket, and just doing coach tours !.

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Peterhoskins says...
3:38pm Sat 26 Jan 13

Well, in spite of all the conspiracy theories here I can only say that I am very sad that the Falmouth Beach Hotel will be no more. I first took my late parents there in 2001 and enjoyed many stays with my family, the last being just 4 weeks before the fire. It was a lovely hotel and I will miss it. I was hoping to be amongst the first to book in after the rebuild but that is obviously not to be. Thank you Hazel Evans for all the pleasure you gave us.

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victoriameldrew says...
4:26pm Sat 26 Jan 13

Peterhoskins wrote:
Well, in spite of all the conspiracy theories here I can only say that I am very sad that the Falmouth Beach Hotel will be no more. I first took my late parents there in 2001 and enjoyed many stays with my family, the last being just 4 weeks before the fire. It was a lovely hotel and I will miss it. I was hoping to be amongst the first to book in after the rebuild but that is obviously not to be. Thank you Hazel Evans for all the pleasure you gave us.
Yes, it was a lovely hotel and the Christmas decorations just made it look even more special. I loved the place too when it was the Pentargen Hotel, my friend and I spent some lovely times there when we were younger, drinking with the SAGA holidaymakers - happy times. Just hope that whoever buys the site, builds another lovely hotel and not more flats that are way out of the price range for most locals

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Lanty Slee says...
4:37pm Sat 26 Jan 13

The power of the Falmouth Bay mafia is being greatly exaggerated I think - they're organised NIMBYs who councillors try to placate when they kick up a fuss, but I doubt very much they'd be able to stop the might of a property developer.

I too am sad to see the back of the Falmouth Beach Hotel, though perhaps this is an opportunity for something truly radical - a landmark building - to be built?

Probably not... That would take someone who is forward thinking with a passion and zeal. (Something this town and the county planners seem to despise).

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
11:07pm Sat 26 Jan 13

Well whatever they put there I just hope it is not a load of big flag poles and a statue.
Perhaps they should instal a 'Falmouth eye'

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
11:12pm Sat 26 Jan 13

Here is the missing 'L' from install.

I personally think flats would be acceptable as long as they were for full time residential status and not second homes.

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Claudius says...
10:13am Sun 27 Jan 13

Flats might be acceptable to you Gill but from what I understand you don't live here.
I imagine the only people rejoicing at the prospect of having apartments are the current hotel and guest house owners.
Anyway after a few plain envelopes swapping hands I don't doubt that expensive apartments are on the way.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
10:40am Sun 27 Jan 13

Claudius wrote:
Flats might be acceptable to you Gill but from what I understand you don't live here.
I imagine the only people rejoicing at the prospect of having apartments are the current hotel and guest house owners.
Anyway after a few plain envelopes swapping hands I don't doubt that expensive apartments are on the way.
I am only thinking logically, if no one wants to re build a hotel there is little anyone can do about it, was the previous hotel doing well? Is there the market still in today's current economic climate for too many hotels in one area? Some former hotels in prime positions are now nursing homes. What would be the impact on local people if flats were to be built? would it not put money into the local economy if they were to be permanent residential status full time occupancy flats. It is only a thought.

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Claudius says...
11:09am Sun 27 Jan 13

Was the previous hotel doing well......mmmmm good question.

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victoriameldrew says...
11:46am Sun 27 Jan 13

Gill Zella Martin 09 wrote:
Claudius wrote:
Flats might be acceptable to you Gill but from what I understand you don't live here.
I imagine the only people rejoicing at the prospect of having apartments are the current hotel and guest house owners.
Anyway after a few plain envelopes swapping hands I don't doubt that expensive apartments are on the way.
I am only thinking logically, if no one wants to re build a hotel there is little anyone can do about it, was the previous hotel doing well? Is there the market still in today's current economic climate for too many hotels in one area? Some former hotels in prime positions are now nursing homes. What would be the impact on local people if flats were to be built? would it not put money into the local economy if they were to be permanent residential status full time occupancy flats. It is only a thought.
I still think there is room for another hotel on the seafront. It was a popular hotel for weddings and Christmas functions certainly and always seemed to be doing well with the holiday trade. Your comment about former hotels in prime locations becoming nursing homes - cannot think of any in Falmouth that are in that category now - the Gwendra was but, I think I am right in saying, has now made way for flats.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
12:24pm Sun 27 Jan 13

Perhaps I should have clarified my comment regarding former hotel/ nursing home, I did not specifically mean Falmouth, I was just making the point that prime locations for hotels are not necessarily a guarantee for a hotel to be successful forever, in a particular location. The Poldhu nursing home used to be a hotel and that has a prime location.
If the Falmouth Beach Hotel was doing exceptionally well then I am surprised if the owners do not wish to re build.

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jane-w says...
12:36pm Sun 27 Jan 13

The hotel was very very popular with tourists and for events. For instance their Christmas nights are always sold out and they carry on into January and they also have the Beach Club which is very very popular. I tend to think this is a case of money changing hands and personally I would hate to see more flats built here as most of the hotels that have been knocked down are turned into flats for the rich old people who retire to the area and Falmouth is in danger of losing a generation as the youngsters will have no work due to the hotel shutting and also been unable to afford one of the flats on the other hand whilst not wishing to see a nursing home here either at least that would provide jobs. Its not a case of whether the hotel was doing well or not but how much she has been offered!!

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
12:59pm Sun 27 Jan 13

You have a very valid point Jane about loss of work. Well I suppose ultimately it will be down to the planning department.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
5:35am Tue 29 Jan 13

Last post should have said 'people'

It is unfair to judge people or categorise people with no proof of anything. Likewise there is no use complaining about something if there is proof and one does nothing about it, I know what it is like to be judged and categorised unfairly and it is not very nice.

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telstar1962 says...
9:35am Tue 29 Jan 13

Could someone please clarify which Planning Committee agreed on £400,000 each as payments received in respect of Planning Agreements for Helstons latest supermarkets, and these were deemed as totally acceptable payments so that the Town Centre could be improved

The problem here is that Helston Town Centre has had its breath taken away by Tesco and Sainsbury, and the Council think that by receiving these monies with civic pride and good works, and by appointing specialists, revival of the dying patient will occur.

In the same light,perhaps the owners of a small business in the hospitality sector look to the planners,and a change of Class of Use alters the valuation of about 4 acres overlooking the sea by a few hundred thousand pound.

I take it that some of us consider that 100% of committee members are always good upright citizens lol

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Claudius says...
12:09pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Zella stop getting your knickers in a twist...insinuations ?....all I said was envelopes ;)

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
12:11pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Claudius wrote:
Zella stop getting your knickers in a twist...insinuations ?....all I said was envelopes ;)
Trying to back track? I wasn't referring to just you.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
12:15pm Tue 29 Jan 13

I had a poached egg in a guest house and it made me really ill.

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telstar1962 says...
12:38pm Tue 29 Jan 13

The 'procedure' of paying Councils off for effectively killing Town Centre business may be legitimate, but it has no real effect on bloggers who freely comment on the subject. In my view s106 agreements like the one entered into for Helston should not be allowed.

If anyone has knowledge where this type of s106 agreement has truly benefiited a small market Town, then I'd like to know about it, and how they made it successful.

What sort of economy do we want to see in the future ? Small business people spending all their spare time fighting the might of the share-driven profiteering supermarkets ? Or the likes of community-spirited Tesco wanting to wipe out every small town trader in their sights?

The so called 'above board' planning money should stop,but it is naive in the extreme to think that plain brown envelopes have never existed,or still do not in certain cases

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titanium says...
12:57pm Tue 29 Jan 13

GZM, I agree with you. Unless someone has proof about anything unlawful, then keep quiet.

This is just getting silly now !.

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meerkats says...
1:06pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Claudius wrote:
Zella stop getting your knickers in a twist...insinuations ?....all I said was envelopes ;)
nice term of phrase to use . NOT !!

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KernBear says...
1:16pm Tue 29 Jan 13

I love reading these comments. By the end of them I forgot what the main story was about! I did not even know there was a strategic planning team, let alone 21 of them. Interesting stuff!

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meerkats says...
1:27pm Tue 29 Jan 13

titanium wrote:
GZM, I agree with you. Unless someone has proof about anything unlawful, then keep quiet.

This is just getting silly now !.
well said.

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Claudius says...
1:40pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Apologies all.
Let me re- phrase
Gill ...stop convoluting your bloomers.

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
3:12pm Tue 29 Jan 13

KernBear wrote:
I love reading these comments. By the end of them I forgot what the main story was about! I did not even know there was a strategic planning team, let alone 21 of them. Interesting stuff!
Well in that case them you may also be interested to know that there are additionally about as many substitutes as there are members to the committee lol

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Gill Zella Martin 09 says...
3:14pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Claudius wrote:
Apologies all.
Let me re- phrase
Gill ...stop convoluting your bloomers.
I am simply standing by what I believe in and additionally what I know to be factual.

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Claudius says...
3:28pm Tue 29 Jan 13

Don't know, lost the thread of this article too, don't know how it goes off topic like it does.
Al those people who might lose their jobs at Eden,more envelopes.

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molesworth says...
12:50pm Thu 31 Jan 13

How does one get hold of one of these 'brown envelopes'? Is there a club I should join?

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Claudius says...
1:40pm Thu 31 Jan 13

I don't know...but if you find out let me know, but if it involves any rolling up of my trouser legs to join I might have to decline.

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