The Trevross |
FREEPHONE 0800 195 7101 (UK)
|
  
 |
|
|
56-57 Apsley Road
|
|
|
||
| Read REAL reviews about the Trevross here | ||||
| Home Page | Contact us | Where Are We? | About the Hotel | Photo Gallery | Specials & Offers | Terms & Conditions | Some links for you |
History of the TrevrossThe Hotel was first built as two separate terraced houses in the mid Victorian era. We are currently researching the hotel's history and are very interested to hear from anyone with information, stories, etc on the Trevross and the Apsley road area. 
We originally thought that the properties were combined approx at the time of the second world war. And in 1962 a large extension was built at the rear adding 8 extra bedrooms and greatly increasing the private living areas We have now found a Local holiday brochure for the 1965 season which shows the "Rondezous" was listed and owned by Mr & Mrs G Aldred at 56 Apsley Road and therefore the Trevross did not exist at this time
 We now know the rear extension was applied for in 1962 but not built then. Later in the 1960's the 2 building's (56 and 57) were acquired by Trevor & Ross Matthews and subsequently gained the name "Trevross". And at this time they were combined. We are hoping to find the full story shortly and publish extracts from the guide 
Recently while cleaning a old storage area of the hotel a old postcard came to light. Originally we thought it was done by the Woodward's in the 1980's. Recently David Woodward came down and we now know it is Mrs. Matthew's in the Photo and dates from the 1970's. It shows Mrs Matthews behind the bar as well as other shots inside and outside the hotels you will see the hotel has changed quite a lot over the years both inside and out
The Woodward's then took over in 1987 and ran it until they both died within a short time of each other in 1997. The middle son David then ran it until he returned to London in 2001. Firstly himself and then via a manager, Dave was famous for his partying and stag and hen do's!! Click below to view one of Dave's Famous Flyers!!  After the summer season the manager decided to leave. She cleaned up the place, made the beds, filled the sugar and condiment pots in the dining room, put saucers on the sugar pots and left.The hotel then stood empty and the Woodward's put it up for sale, Apart from a few pigeons who gained access (some windows were left open) and were eventually evicted by the new owners as they did not pay rent!!!!  Above the Hotel in Mid 2004 Tony Fellas took a lease on the property in April 2003 with an option to purchase, and purchased the hotel later that year. Due to the time empty and lack of recent maintenance the Hotel needed a great deal of work. This has been ongoing. During 2004 most of the hotel was been redecorated, inside and out, the rooms and common areas. Old 70's style furniture replaced and much maintenance was been done behind the scenes The electrical system was fully refurbished during Autumn 2004. The system was prone to blowing the fuses out. The new system has modern RCD trips, much of the electrics were wired into to few circuits. So new ring mains were added to reduce and spread the load. The fuse boards were replaced and it was all tested to the latest standards. The old bar, now a lounge has been partly refurbished and the final touches were completed for Easter 2005 Further developments will see window restoration at the front and the back and a new twin boiler backup central heating system installed. Additionally wiring has been installed when the new radiator main was installed so a new and greatly improved fire system could be installed The final common shower rooms and toilets refurbishments were completed in the Autumn 2005. Further room improvements were done during 2006. New services were introduced, including towels and toiletries in all rooms. The range of Complimentary tea's and coffees were increased. For the Autumn of 2006 we have added, sweetener, De-cafe coffee & biscuits. In 2007 we added more choice including hot chocolate. 2008 saw the introduction of Bottled water in all the rooms During the winter of 2007 further works and room improvements were done including, the installation of Free view in all rooms, major redecorating in some rooms, some rooms now have nice modern beech shaker furniture, almost all the beds are fully sprung divans, full sets of new and matching nets and curtains, improvements to the use of the electrics in the rooms, total refurbishment of the shower room on the left of the hotel, new lino and redecorating in WC's, pictures and ascetics etc to many areas of the hotel, A new front sign was installed and further floodlights New floodlights have been installed and a wide range of Christmas decorations were used at Christmas. Some pics are online now. Including night time shots. In Early 2009 all lights were changed for low energy including special bulbs for the Floodlights. We re-viewed out environmental policy and now recycle as much as we can, including taking all bottle to bottle banks In 2008 Eddie Fletcher and his family came to stay having returned to the Uk. He is still there and now running it! Originally Eddie helped with some decorating, but As Tony was struggling to run it to a reasonable standard and finding it had to get a good manager Eddie talked himself into the job. His partner Anna runs the cleaning side and Even Young Albert works as the official Fish Tank man! Under Eddie's management the Trevross has flourished. His touch with guests and hard work has gained many regular guest who are now firmly friends. Tony now is back running his website business based in Cyprus and looking after the internet side and the website. Over the winters of 2008 and 2009 Eddie has begun a makeover. By this summer aprox 75% of the rooms are to a new design that Eddie created. A modern Brown wall to one end, new carpet, modern wall lights, updated furniture gives a updated, modern and fresh design. Eddie hopes to complete all the rooms for season 2011. Some rooms have flat screen TV's with DVD and all should have for next season. Eddie has redecorated many areas of the Hotel and is always updating something. Plans for the next 12 months include redecorating the common areas, (yes including the really big walls to the top!) The wall and gat area outside the front and loads more. The recession has made it difficult to afford to do all we want but we are getting there. We completed a new L2 Fire System in May 2009. And continue to improve the rooms over winter and spring 2010 We will keep the site updated on improvements and any additional history information we find out If you have any information then click here to email us |
|||||
Home Specials & Offers Map Contact Gallery The Hotel Links Terms & Conditions An Old Postcard Our privacy policy
Click here to join our Special offers and newsletter lists
© Chicsystems & Trevross Hotel 2003 - 2010
Website design and hosting by Chicsystems Custom Software from Chicsoft