Country house hotel goes on market for undisclosed amount

A country house hotel in the heart of the northern Pennines has been put up for sale.

Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel in Alston, Cumbria, is being marketed by national property consultancy Sanderson Weatherall.

The firm has been appointed alongside joint agents, Savills. The asking price for the Georgian country house hotel has not been made public.

The property, currently includes a 15 double bedroom Georgian Country House Hotel, four barn cottages providing an additional 17 bedrooms, along with an AA Rosette standard restaurant.

The site has also been granted planning permission for an exclusive redevelopment opportunity of 38 holiday lets.

David Murray, agent at Sanderson Weatherall, said: “This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to acquire and redevelop this country house hotel into a stunning holiday destination in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

“The peace and tranquillity this destination offers, together with the varied range of outdoor pursuits available in the immediate proximity, makes it a highly desirable investment.”

He added: “The development also has planning permission providing for 38 holiday lets along with an indoor swimming pool and spa facility, offering the potential to develop a first class, luxury hotel and spa resort in a beautiful location which could significantly increase the site’s revenue potential.”

The property is 2.5 miles from the town of Alston and is accessible from A69 and M6 motorway.