A NEW boutique hotel is to open in Clitheroe at the end of the month.

The 1823 Spinning Block is the latest phase in the £10million redevelopment of the Holmes Mill complex, which includes the the brewery and Beer Hall, dubbed the UK’s longest bar, and The Weaving Shed foodhall.

Bosses at owners James’ Place have now started recruiting staff for the 40-bedroom hotel, bistro and bar, which will initially create 25 jobs with more promised.

The grade II listed site was bought by James’ Place group in 2015 who are investing millions in transforming the former derelict textiles mill.

Heidi Kettle, marketing manager for Holmes Mill, said at the moment they were looking to recruit around 25 full and part time staff members including bar staff, waiting staff, runners, kitchen porters and sous chefs.

She said: “In keeping with the rest of the mill, the hotel will be stylish and imaginatively designed while remaining sympathetic to the building’s heritage.

“The bedrooms continue the pared back, urban tone reflecting the rest of Holmes Mill, with a luxurious, light and airy atmosphere.

“The Bistro, Bar and Grill is similarly styled, with art nouveau features and authentic textures giving a nod to the building’s roots.

“Today, just two years after owners James’ Places started work, Holmes Mill has been transformed and is now home to the Bowland Brewery, the Beer Hall, the Bowland Food Hall, multi-use function room, plus the Boiler House Café and Gelateria.

“The Bistro, Bar and Grill, a modern British seafood and grill restaurant, will continue the food hall ethos of championing local produce, complementing the beer hall with its bar menu, the food hall, where customers can choose tapas and platters and the café, with its amazing cakes and pastries.

“This promises to be an exciting space both to play and to do business.”

Cllr Ken Hind, leader of Ribble Valley Council, said the development was a 'major creator'.

He said: “It re-invigorates one end of the town and creates a marvellous focal point for everyone with the hotel and the largest bar in the UK, the brasserie and the food hall.

“It will be a major job creator and it is now playing its part in major events including the three-day jazz festival.

“James’ Place have a number of other venues in the Ribble Valley and this complements what they have already.

“It is important to drive the local economy and reinvigorate the centre of Clitheroe.”