A HOTEL is proud to have been asked to provide accommodation for Afghan refugees and children.

The hotel near Knutsford received an urgent request from the Home Office that their premises were needed.

A hotel spokesman said: "We had received an urgent request from the Home Office agency to provide accommodation to Afghan refugees and asylum-seeking children.

"Our team took a call to back our country's decision to help these people in dire need for food and shelter.

"The hotel team would like to thank our guests and the local community for their support and understanding."

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The hotel had to cancel bookings immediately and informed guests about the situation as soon as possible.

In a letter to a guest, a hotel spokesman said: “I am really sorry to make you aware that unfortunately we have had to out book you to another hotel from tomorrow (October 14).

“The reason we have had to out book you is because the Home Office has given us 24 hours notification that they would like to take the hotel in its entirety to support with the ongoing requirements of accommodation.

“I am pleased to inform you that we can accommodate you at another hotel, a 40-minute drive away.

“I appreciate that this is far from ideal and if you wish to not take up the offer of the alternative hotel, we can offer you a refund for the night stay.

“I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”