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Warning: Company is in administration

This status significantly impacts the Vetted Score.

DARLINGTON HOUSE HOTELS LIMITED

#00820495administrationltd
Prospect House, Norwich, NR1 1RE

Is DARLINGTON HOUSE HOTELS LIMITED Vetted & Legitimate?

DARLINGTON HOUSE HOTELS LIMITED was incorporated on 23 September 1964 as a private limited company, making it 61 years old. Its principal activity is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, alongside 1 other registered activity. The company's current status is "administration". It currently has 1 active officer on record and 12 historical appointments that have since resigned. There are 47 charges registered against this company, of which 1 remains outstanding. The company is controlled by Mr Louis William Tudor William Tudor Smith (As Trustee Of Parent Company) as persons with significant control (PSC).

Company Age61 yrs
Statusadministration
Active Officers1
Outstanding Charges1
Vetted Score0/100

Vetted Score

0/100

Caution

Based on automated analysis of public records.

Active StatusWARN (+0/30)

Company status is administration.

Company AgePASS (+20/20)

Operating for 61 years.

Filing ComplianceWARN (+0/20)

Company has overdue filings.

Strike-off HistoryPASS (+15/15)

No strike-off history found.

Director StabilityWARN (+0/15)

High turnover or recent appointments only.

Charges & MortgagesWARN (+0/10)

1 outstanding charge(s) registered.

Insolvency RiskWARN (+-50/0)

CRITICAL: Company is actively in in administration.

Officer Pattern AdjustmentPASS (+0/5)

Officers have neutral track records. (Avg Officer Score: 75)

Financial Health & Compliance

Insolvency Risk: This company has a history of insolvency proceedings. Please review the Insolvency section for details before proceeding.

Annual Accounts

Overdue

micro entity

Confirmation Statement

Overdue

Filed

Charges & Mortgages

Has Outstanding

1 Outstanding

Out of 47 total charges

Company / Officer Relationships

Visualization of directors and their other active appointments. (Limited to 5 active directors)

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Nature of Business (SIC)

  • 68209Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
  • 70229Management consultancy activities other than financial management

Key Dates & Events Timeline

Apr 15, 2026

liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals

insolvency

filing
Mar 19, 2026

liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached

insolvency

filing
Mar 18, 2026

liquidation in administration proposals

insolvency

filing
Feb 5, 2026

change registered office address company with date old address new address

address

filing
Feb 5, 2026

liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

insolvency

filing
Jan 16, 2026

Insolvency Case: in-administration

Event: administration-started-on

insolvency
Sep 29, 2025

appoint person director company with name date

officers

filing
Sep 18, 2025

memorandum articles

incorporation

filing
Sep 18, 2025

resolution

resolution

filing
Sep 17, 2025

termination director company with name termination date

officers

filing
Sep 9, 2025

court order

miscellaneous

filing
Sep 9, 2025

legacy

miscellaneous

filing
Sep 9, 2025

legacy

miscellaneous

filing
Mar 30, 2025

accounts with accounts type micro entity

accounts

filing
Feb 20, 2025

confirmation statement with no updates

confirmation statement

filing

Directors & Officers

Nicholas John Pike

director

Charges & Mortgages

1 outstanding / 47 total charge(s)

  • outstandingA registered charge
    Entitled: William Tudor Smith Trustee of the Darlington House Hotels Pension Fund
    Created: 2016-06-09
  • fully satisfiedCharge over rent account
    Entitled: Nationwide Building Society
    Created: 2012-05-01Satisfied: 2019-04-01
  • fully satisfiedDeed of rental assignment
    Entitled: Nationwide Building Society
    Created: 2012-05-01Satisfied: 2019-04-01
  • fully satisfiedLegal mortgage
    Entitled: Hsbc Bank PLC
    Created: 2007-05-18Satisfied: 2011-09-15
  • fully satisfiedLegal mortgage
    Entitled: Hsbc Bank PLC
    Created: 2007-05-18Satisfied: 2011-09-15
  • fully satisfiedLegal mortgage
    Entitled: Clydesdale Bank PLC
    Created: 2006-08-17Satisfied: 2019-04-01
  • fully satisfiedDebenture
    Entitled: Nationwide Building Society
    Created: 2005-10-11Satisfied: 2019-04-01
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Nationwide Building Society
    Created: 2005-10-11Satisfied: 2019-04-01
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2005-06-13Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2005-01-31Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2005-01-31Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2004-06-25Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedDebenture
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2003-10-15Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
    Created: 2003-07-09Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Halifax PLC
    Created: 2002-08-14Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Halifax PLC
    Created: 2002-08-14Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Halifax PLC
    Created: 2002-08-14Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Halifax PLC
    Created: 2002-01-18Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedGuarantee & debenture
    Entitled: Barclays Bank PLC
    Created: 1999-03-08Satisfied: 2000-07-05
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-09-26Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-09-26Satisfied: 2005-09-30
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-06-30Satisfied: 2005-09-30
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-06-26Satisfied: 2006-01-09
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-06-26Satisfied: 2005-09-30
  • fully satisfiedLegal charge
    Entitled: Birmingham Midshires Building Society
    Created: 1997-06-26Satisfied: 2005-09-30

Insolvency History

  • receiver managerCase #1
    Practitioners:
    Simon Paul Davidson (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2012-05-01
    Ceased: 2013-04-15
    Jonathan Howard Gershinson (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2012-05-01
    Ceased: 2013-04-15
  • receiver managerCase #2
    Practitioners:
    Russell Williams (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2012-11-21
    Ceased: 2012-12-05
    Matthew Heath Samuel-Camps (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2012-11-21
    Ceased: 2012-12-05
  • receiver managerCase #3
    Practitioners:
    Russell Williams (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2013-02-27
    Ceased: 2015-06-04
    Matthew Heath Samuel-Camps (receiver manager)
    Appointed: 2013-02-27
    Ceased: 2015-06-04
  • in administrationCase #4
    Key Dates:administration started on: 2026-01-16
    Practitioners:
    Andrew Mctear (practitioner)
    Joanna Watts (practitioner)

Ownership & Control (PSC)

  • IndividualMr Louis William Tudor William Tudor Smith (As Trustee Of Parent Company)
    Notified: 2016-12-01
    Nature of Control:
    • ownership of shares 75 to 100 percent as trust
    • voting rights 75 to 100 percent as trust
    • right to appoint and remove directors as trust
    • significant influence or control as trust

Recent Filings

  • insolvency2026-04-15
    View PDF
    liquidation administration notice deemed approval of proposals
  • insolvency2026-03-19
    View PDF
    liquidation in administration statement of affairs with form attached
  • insolvency2026-03-18
    View PDF
    liquidation in administration proposals
  • address2026-02-05
    View PDF
    change registered office address company with date old address new address
  • insolvency2026-02-05
    View PDF
    liquidation in administration appointment of administrator

Key Dates

  • Incorporated1964-09-23
  • Next Accounts DueN/A (Overdue)
  • Next Confirmation DueN/A (Overdue)

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