Hillside, Ventnor is to close.
The hotel, that sits above the courts of the Ventnor Tennis club, has been on the market for a while, but, News OnTheWight learned, it’s not being sold as a going concern. Instead, the property will pass into the hands of another owner.
The hotel picked up many awards and complimentary press articles over the years, as it was finished to the very highest quality by its owner, Gert Bach. Over the years Gert developed the buildings and grounds to include grazing goats and bee hives.
The lower section of the land has a kitchen garden, growing vegetables.
Gert left a message saying
“A big thanks and humble gratefulness goes to the many guests and returning visitors, craftsmen, suppliers and not least team members who have made the last 15+ years an interesting journey to remember.”
Gert himself is off to pursue new ventures.
It will be a loss for Ventnor, given it was such high quality.
Open house
As the hotel is not being sold as a going-concern, Islanders have a chance to bag furniture, art, lampshades, crockery, glasses and more at four Open House events.
Pop along on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October, or Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October -noon to 3pm on all days.
Have a look, agree a price, pay a deposit and collect a few days later with full payment.
Range of items for sale can be found on the Hillside Website.
Article edit
10am 4th Oct 2023 – Details of open house added
