The proud Ferris Hotel and their wonderful owners have retired. Mr. Ferris passed away in early 2013 and Ms. Ferris just turned 40 for the 40th time. What a wonderful family and grand old venue. Thank you Ferris family! The hotel is owned by another group and is being rebuilt by a non-hospitality person that can decide what to do with the place... Renamed today Wessex Hotel - but it will not serve the hunters or the locals just out of towners (today)... We speculate it may never open - stay tuned. read more