Saltmoore welcomes Brian van Oosten as General Manager

Perfectly positioned between the sweeping sea and the vast North York Moors, Saltmoore encompasses two brand new hotels with 72 bedrooms in total, a state-of-the-art spa with treatment journeys by Wildsmith Skin, and an array of F&B outlets. The brainchild of powerhouse construction and property development firms O’Shea Group and Galliard Homes, plans to build 184 lodges over five years for independent ownership will see Saltmoore bring a new level of luxury hospitality to North Yorkshire, something which van Oosten’s wealth of experience is well equipped to assume responsibility over, alongside Deputy General Manager Jayne Cartwright.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brian van Oosten as General Manager,” said Mark O’Connor, Investment Director at O’Shea Group Ltd. “His extensive experience in both luxury hospitality and estate management will be instrumental as we continue to develop Saltmoore into a destination that redefines luxury retreats in North Yorkshire. With Brian at the helm, supported by an exceptional team, we are confident Saltmoore will set new standards for hospitality in the region and beyond.”

van Oosten brings over 30 years of hospitality experience and a dynamic approach, joining Saltmoore following recent positions at Grantley Hall and for Carlton Towers Estate where his roles as Deputy General Manager and Estate Director respectively were central to upholding the successes of each business both financially and operationally. Throughout his career Brian has also held senior managerial positions across an array of notable hotels including Wynyard Hall, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Harrogate and The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa.

In his position at Grantley Hall, he  contributed to ensuring the 5 star hotel and 1 Michelin Star restaurant in Yorkshire could continue to convert competitive rates and maintain strong occupancy levels year round. At Carlton Towers Estate, van Oosten assumed additional land management responsibilities, overseeing a three-year external renovation project of the main hall, establishing a regenerative farming project in the surrounding parkland and substantial redevelopment of residential lettings across the 1600 acres of farmland.

“I am delighted to be joining Saltmoore at such a pivotal time for the property and brand at the beginning of its first year of operations,” commented van Oosten. “I am excited to play a role in the repositioning of this site. Projects at this level are rare, we have all the ingredients of a truly industry-leading offering in the luxury space from design, food offering, wellness, location and honest Yorkshire hospitality. The future looks bright for all at Saltmoore”.

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