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“This is the second survey I've had undertaken by John and the work once again has been exemplary. On both instances not only was the price by far the most competitive option but the survey was arranged and undertaken within two weeks of appointment - which in the current fast-paced housing market is a real godsend. John gave me a...

Spotlight on…Chris Lee

Following Grantley Hall’s nomination for the RICS Social Impact Awards 2020, Chris Lee, Managing Director of Lucas Lee who led the team that built the project, was recently asked about being a Yorkshire Lad. Here are his answers and why God’s Own County will always be where his heart is. Where do you live / where are you...

Lucas Lee shortlisted at Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards 2019

The shortlist for the Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards 2019 has now been revealed and we are pleased to confirm that Lucas Lee has been shortlisted for its involvement in Grantley Hall Hotel and Spa, Ripon, having been nominated in the ‘Refit and Refurbishment Project of the Year’ category. The Awards evening will see hundreds of professionals from across...

Grantley Hall opens to the public in July 2019, almost three years to the day that construction started, with support from Lucas Lee

Grantley Hall, a luxury five-star hotel in North Yorkshire opens to the public in July 2019, almost three years to the day that construction started— two years ahead of schedule — on the back of consultancy support from Lucas Lee, the Yorkshire-based firm of Chartered Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors. Grantley Hall, a Grade II*-listed building, is currently being...

Pedal 4 Pounds 10 – Keep It Up Campaign

Chris Lee and his wife Vanessa took part in this years Pedal 4 Pounds campaign to raise funds for some well worthwhile causes. Together with many other participants they cycled over 300 miles starting in Belgium, travelling through the Netherlands and back to not so sunny Huddersfield. Here are just a few images of them at the finishing line and...

Pedal for Pounds 10 – Keep It Up Campaign

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="770"] Chris and Vanessa at the end of last years ride[/caption] Chris Lee and his wife Vanessa are taking part in this year’s Pedal for Pounds campaign in conjunction with Huddersfield Town FC cycling over 300 miles across Belgium, the Netherlands and back to Huddersfield. This year all funds raised will be in aid of Yorkshire...

Insider Media’s news article from August 2018

Insider Media's previous article from August 2018 on Grantley Hall with comments from their recently appointed General Manager Andrew McPherson. https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/yorkshire/five-star-hotel-on-course-for-spring-2019-opening

Grantley Hall Site Progress Photos 14.1.19

[caption id="attachment_506" align="alignnone" width="640"] The Spa building at the rear of the hotel[/caption] [caption id="attachment_507" align="alignnone" width="640"] View of the hotel from the rear[/caption] [caption id="attachment_508" align="alignnone" width="640"] Inside the roof garden on the top of the Spa building[/caption] [caption id="attachment_524" align="alignnone" width="640"] Inside the function suite[/caption] [caption id="attachment_526" align="alignnone" width="640"] View of the main Hall from the front[/caption] [caption...

Grantley Hall – interview with the Yorkshire Post

Grantley Hall's owner Valeria Sykes shares her reasons for purchasing Grantley Hall and her vision to turn it into the best country house hotel and spa in the North! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/analysis/valeria-sykes-aims-to-turn-grantley-hall-into-the-best-country-house-hotel-and-spa-in-the-north-of-england-sharon-dale-reports-pictures-by-gary-longbottom-1-9532253

Pedal for Pounds 9 – Keep It Up Campaign

Thank you to everyone who supported Vanessa and I with our fundraising as part of the Keep it Up Campaign. We arrived back in Huddersfield on Saturday 12th May after far too many hours on the saddle and it would be true to say that the cycle was challenging, but also immensely rewarding. There were certainly tough moments, but...