Lavender Hotels (Lancs)

“Our collection of hotels are [sic] located in the heart of the North West region, each boasting its own personality… The Stables Country Club, in Bury, sits in an old stable block converted into a state-of-the-art gym.” Stables eh? Could that connection with horses explain why the (pompously-titled) Lavender Hotel Collection decided to host a hunt fundraiser in October 2025? Protect the Wild petitioned the hotel, explaining that “By offering a platform to the Holcombe Harriers, Lavender Hotels risks being complicit in this cruelty. It sends a message that the company is willing to overlook animal suffering and illegality for the sake of profit or misplaced notions of heritage. In reality, the majority of the British public, including most rural residents, reject hunting outright. This is not about opposing rural life. It is about defending decency, respecting the law, and protecting wildlife. Lavender Hotels has a choice: stand with the small minority clinging to bloodsport, or stand with the overwhelming majority who value compassion and coexistence.” Indeed…