Burgh Island Jonathan Rhind Architects were selected through a competitive process to work with Burgh Island Limited on plans to repair and improve facilities and services at Burgh Island Hotel. Substantial development on the island would not be appropriate, and so smaller more subtle extensions have been proposed.Our approved proposal, the first major development of the hotel since 1934, includes the introduction of twelve new guest rooms as well as extensions to the Nettlefold restaurant and Pilchard Inn, to provide improved dining facilities. The sensitive conversion of existing spaces provides a luxurious basement spa, improved staff accommodation and a tea and ice cream kiosk.There will also be extensive repairs to buildings and infrastructure to maintain and improve the fabric as well as sustainable upgrades to services. To preserve and enhance the character of the hotel, its unique landscape setting and the sensitive plants and wildlife of the island, the developments have been carefully integrated into existing buildings to minimise their impact. Works are also being carried out to repair existing landscape erosion and enhance the natural habitat and landscape character.The scale and ambition of the ten-year project looks to revitalise the original glamour of Burgh Island while incorporating modern sustainable technologies and construction methods to vastly improve the environmental performance of this treasured landmark.Key to the success of achieving the planning approval has been JRA’s collaboration with expert consultants across a number of specialities. These include Advance Consulting, Advanced Arboricultural, Avalon Planning & Heritage, BJP Consulting Group, Doug King Consulting, Rathbone Partnership, Richard Green Ecology, Robinson White Partnership, WCI Sewage Treatment and all the staff at the Burgh Island Hotel.
