JOINT administrators have been appointed for the south west based hotel group which includes the Falmouth Hotel in its portfolio.

Mark Boughey and Matthew Wild from RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP have been appointed joint administrators for the Richardson Hotels Limited and Fowey Hotel Limited. Both companies form part of the Richardson Group of hotels.

The companies operate a collection of five hotels, situated along the South Devon and Cornwall coasts. They include The Falmouth Hotel, The Grand Hotel in Torquay, The Royal Beacon Hotel in Exmouth, The Fowey Hotel in Fowey and The Metropole Hotel in Padstow.

All five hotels will continue to trade on a business as usual basis while the administrators assess the current financial position and available options.

Mark Boughey, a restructuring advisory partner from RSM and one of the joint administrators said: "We appreciate that there will be a significant degree of concern and uncertainty for staff, guests and suppliers as a result of the companies entering administration. I am pleased to confirm that we will continue to trade all five hotels while we assess how best to proceed and we will endeavour to update all stakeholders as soon as we can."

Mr Boughey added "All of the hotels offer enviable locations, architecture and facilities, so their rooms are in high demand from both existing and new customers. Whilst things are at an early stage, we are therefore hopeful that a long-term future for of all the hotels can be secured."

"In the first instance, we would ask any customers and suppliers to raise their initial questions or enquiries directly to the hotels, booking agent or usual contact point at the Companies."

All have either three or four stars and are notable for their prominent seaside locations, period architecture and award-winning dining.