Getting to know you: Kate Firth Managing Director of Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
Set in the heart of Nottinghamshire, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is a historic gem led by Managing Director Kate Firth. Her journey began in 1982 with a summer…
Set in the heart of Nottinghamshire, Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa is a historic gem led by Managing Director Kate Firth. Her journey began in 1982 with a summer…
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