THE Boship Lions Farm Hotel on the A22 will be reopening on October 5.

Initially it will only operate as a bed and breakfast.

The hotel is owned by Sheikh Abid Gulzar.

A hotel spokesman said: “We are getting ready for our re-opening on the 5th October where we will be COVID Secure.

* NHS track and trace.

* Rooms left for 72 hours between guests.

* Face masks for both guests and staff.

* Sanitiser.

* Screens. Among some of the Saftey measures being put into place.

We will be opening as a Bed and Breakfast to start with. Evening Meals, Sunday Lunch and Afternoon Teas to follow.

If you have a meeting or event to arrange please do get in touch. Events@lionhotels.co.uk”