Wheyrigg Hall Hotel for sale through Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to sell Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, returning to the market for the first time in over 35 years.
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Situated close to Wigton, Silloth and the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wheyrigg Hall Hotel comprises 18 en-suite bedrooms plus a three-bedroom owner’s apartment. New to Wheyrigg Hall is a five pitch caravan site with electric hook-ups, which has proved very popular with visitors seeking weekend and mid-week breaks.
The property’s current owner Mrs Helen Benson bought the hotel in 1988 with her husband Joseph. They worked to build and develop the business into a popular hotel with a bar and restaurant, which is now a firm local favourite and hosts functions and celebrations.
Following Joseph’s passing, their son Stephen stepped up to run the business with his mother, and it continues to attract guests from far and wide who are drawn to the beautiful Solway Coast and the spectacular scenery of the North Lake District. The hotel is also popular with people working in the local area or visiting friends and family in north Cumbria.
Owner Helen Benson commented; “From the moment Joe and I bought the hotel in 1988, we worked hard to create a wonderful business that we, as a family, could share and enjoy with our guests and the local community, and it has been a pleasure to do this for so long. Over the years we have met thousands of guests, served countless meals and hosted so many memorable celebrations, but now it is time for us to step aside. We do hope that the new owners will enjoy Wheyrigg Hall and their time here as much as we have.”
The hotel freehold is for sale through Christie & Co with an asking price of £850,000. Hotel agent Graham Wilkinson commented: “It is a pleasure to be able to help Helen retire and Stephen to explore new opportunities. The Benson family have made a major contribution to the history of Wheyrigg Hall and over the last 35 years they have embraced many changes to develop a popular and successful business that is firmly part of the local community. The demand for businesses with a great local reputation that offer a range of income streams is always high and we do expect that there will be a good level of interest.”
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For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Graham Wilkinson, Business Agent (Cumbria)
P: +44 7561 114 971
E: Graham.Wilkinson@christie.com
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