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Georgian country house hotel in the Lake District on the market through Christie & Co

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co, is delighted to bring to the market, Overwater Hall Hotel, located in the Lake District National Park, near Keswick.

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Located in the stunning Lake District countryside, just north of Skiddaw and east of Bassenthwaite Lake, Overwater Hall was built 200 years ago by Joseph Gillbanks, the former Deputy Governor of Jamacia as his Lakeland retreat.

The property is now a highly popular hotel, boasting 11 ensuite bedrooms, a reception hall, a drawing room, an elegant dining room and a terrace, as well as landscaped gardens. The property has retained its classic country house charm and many original features including the imposing staircase, original marble fireplaces, and French bay windows.

Overwater Hall Hotel has been owned and operated by couple, Adrian and Angela Hyde, alongside their business partner Stephen Bore, since 1992, and they have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming country house hotel with an emphasis on comfort, hospitality and superb local food. Angela looks after the management of the business and Adrian leads the kitchen team as Head Chef, a role that has gained the hotel a first-class reputation for the quality of the food and dining experience. 

Angela Hyde comments, “From the moment we first set foot in Overwater Hall over 30 years ago, we knew we had found a true Lakeland gem, captured by the grandeur of the building and the potential it offered. We knew we could create something special which we could share with guests for years to come. There is a magical charm about the hall and we have loved our time here, though we now need to retire. We do so in the knowledge that we have played a part in the history of this wonderful building and created a business that a new owner can develop further. We hope they enjoy their time here as much as we have done.”

Graham Wilkinson, Business Agent at Christie & Co who is handling the sale, comments, “I am delighted to be able to assist Angela, Adrian and Stephen to retire. For the last thirty years, this great team have created a wonderful and welcoming business. The imposing hall, the beautiful setting, the great food and the warm welcome have always made Overwater Hall stand out as one of the treasures that make the Lake District such a special destination.

“How the next chapter in Overwater Hall’s history will evolve will be down to the new owner, and I look forward with interest to see if it reverts to once again being a private country estate, or continues as a charming boutique country house hotel.”

Overwater Hall Hotel is on the market at an asking price of £1,450,000. 

To find out more, click here: https://www.christie.com/6445187/


For further information on this press release, contact:      

Niamh Toman, Corporate Communications Executive 
P: +44 7768 646 984 or E: Niamh.toman@christie.com  

Contact the agent:

Graham Wilkinson, Business Agent – Hotels
P: +44 7561 114 986 or E: graham.wilkinson@christie.com


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