Generations of knowing

Our story at the Brend Collection began in 1955 and has since seen us acquire a portfolio of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas in Devon and Cornwall. Founded by Mr and Mrs Percy Brend, the Brend Collection have been creating wonderful experiences for guests for a number of years, and today we are recognised as one of the top employers in the South West.

With four generations of the family already involved in the business, there are still more to come through in future years. The reputation of the Brend Collection has grown so that we have been able to build a portfolio that encompasses eleven luxury hotels and a number of fine restaurants.

Today, as ever, the Brend family is closely involved with the day to day running of all our hotels and it remains a genuine family business. The family are all committed to managing our hotels to the highest possible standards. 

Percy Brend
Percy Brend Portrait

Our History

The Brend Family have played a prominent role in the life of the West Country for nearly a century. Having run a successful butcher’s shop in Barnstaple since the 1920’s, this was only the beginning of a passion for hospitality and for delighting customers that would last for generations to come.
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Doorman at The Victoria Hotel

Our Values

Our core values make us who we are. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same. We have four core values that set us apart from other hoteliers and we believe that it’s because of these family values that our guests and customers return time and time again.
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Personal Officer at The Victoria Hotel

Our People

Just as there is not one single factor that makes our hotels so special, it’s not one person alone that makes our guest experience so spectacular. Time and time again our guests compliment us on the outstanding quality of our staff, and we believe that with a workforce of more than 1100 team members they truly are the greatest asset we have.
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Brend Family 2023

The Brend Family

Ever since Percy and Florence Brend opened their first hospitality business in 1955, the family have taken a very hands-on role in the running of the business. That tradition remains very strong today. Alongside Managing Director John Brend, there are four more family directors involved in the business - Peter, Justin, Matthew & Richard Brend.
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