Rocco Forte Hotels has signed a management contract with the Château de Bagnols, a luxury hotel in the Beaujolais area of France.

The 13th century Château has 12 bedrooms and nine suites and is owned by Lady Hamlyn. She bought the property in 1987 and, after a restoration programme, opened the hotel in 1992.

Château de Bagnols is Rocco Forte Hotel’s ninth property and its eighth within the Leading Small Hotels of the World fold.

“Sir Rocco and his team share the same devotion to outstanding service delivery which I have provided since opening the hotel,” said Lady Hamlyn.

“The approach taken by them allows me to retain the individual personality of the Château whilst bringing the property to the attention of a wider audience thanks to the company’s sales and marketing network and skills.” Details: www.roccofortehotels.com