The Bulldog Hotel Group has acquired the 25-bedroom Best Western Royal Oak hotel in the centre of Welshpool in Powys. The Grade II-listed, 18th century hotel becomes the eighth property in the Bulldog portfolio.

Best Western Royal Oak will now undergo a major refurbishment, which will include a revamp of all the bedroom plus a new look to the food and beverage area.

Other hotels in the Bulldog Group include: Best Western Three Swans Hotel in Market Harborough, Best Western White Hart Hotel in Boston and the Best Western Admiral Rodney Hotel in Horncastle plus The Talbot Hotel in Oundle, The White Hart Royal Hotel in Moreton in Marsh, The Old Bridge Inn and Coffee House in Holmfirth and the George Hotel in Piercebridge Co. Durham.

Details: www.bulldoghotelgroup.co.uk