Former Priest Man To Open Luxury Hotel

KK Downing is looking to open multi-million pound development on his estate

Published 26th Jan 2012

According to the Shropshire Star the proposals for the 320-acre Astbury Hall estate include a 63-room hotel, indoor swimming pool, spa and a top class restaurant.

Downing – who quit the metal band last April after 40 years – said the hotel and leisure facilities would tie in with plans to attract some of the world’s best golfers and competitions to his course on the site.

He said: "I am speaking to various corporations about investment and I’m optimistic we can start pushing through with the plans for development this year.

"The next step is putting together all the costing of everything, which includes the golf, practice areas and purpose built clubhouse – as well as the hotel, leisure and spa facilities.

"I’m 60 years old now so I really want to get things completed – that’s always been the endgame.”

Find out more about the plans HERE