Anglesey hotel transferred to employee ownership trust

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Sandy Mount House in Rhosneigr, Anglesey, has become employee-owned after its founders transferred it to an Employee Ownership Trust.

Sandy Mount House in Rhosneigr has become an employee-owned business after its founders, Phil and Louise Goodwin, transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust. The couple chose this route rather than selling to a large hospitality operator.

The Goodwins spent many months transforming the former Sandy Mount Club starting in 2018, then eight further years developing it into a thriving hospitality destination. The hotel now employs around 50 people and attracts visitors from across the UK and internationally.

The business holds Visit Wales five-star Gold status and its restaurant has an AA Rosette. Phil Goodwin said neither he nor Louise had hospitality experience when they took it on. 'When we took on Sandy Mount House, we had a vision to create something special in Rhosneigr. A home from home for locals and visitors alike,' he said. 'Neither of us had any experience in hospitality and after many ups and downs and with a lot of hard work, we are proud to have created the team and the business that exists today.'

How it is being reported

• Anglesey hotel becomes employee-owned after owners hand over reinsSandy Mount House, in Rhosneigr on Anglesey, has become an employee-owned business.North Wales Chronicle · 27 Oct, 08:40
• Staff take over their own hotel and restaurant in Anglesey seaside villageSandy Mount House in Rhosneigr has become an employee owned businessNorth Wales Live · 27 Oct, 05:12

In this story: Sandy Mount House · Rhosneigr · Anglesey · Phil Goodwin · Louise Goodwin

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