Historic Coaching Inn In Wooler For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Wooler is located on the A697 which is an extremely popular route running between North East England and Edinburgh and which links the A1 with the A68. This central location enables visitors to head east towards the beautiful and iconic North Northumberland Coast (Bamburgh is circa 15 miles away) or west towards Melrose and The Borders.

The Tankerville Arms Hotel sits almost equidistant between Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh and is therefore a natural stopping off point for people travelling along the A697 in either direction.

Wooler is often referred to as the “Gateway to the Cheviots” as it sits on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, at the foot of the Cheviot Hills. The town is therefore naturally popular with walkers. The recent opening of the Ad Gefrin Distillery and visitor centre in the town has also created an influx of new visitors.

Premises Details:

The main hotel building is a substantial property dating back to the 18th century and was originally used by the Tankervilles of Chillingham Castle to house guests when their Castle was full with visiting hunters. During the 19th century The Tankerville housed the local excise office and was a posting house on the Edinburgh to London route before the railways took on the role.

The site has developed over the years and in addition to the main hotel there is now a separate holiday letting cottage block on the site plus a pair of semi-detached houses. These assets would be available by separate negotiation.
The hotel has the benefit of two entrances, one at the front of the building off the main road and the other at the rear that provides safe access to and from the main car park. The guest check in area is within the lobby at the front of the hotel and the entrance to the main restaurant and bar leads off this lobby space.

Access to the private function is easier from the rear car park entrance and this space has its own separate bar facility making it a self-contained facility idea for a broad range of events.

Externally there is a pleasant, secluded beer garden, away from the main road, and the hotel is a dog friendly venue so this safe outside space is an added benefit.

Business Operation

Reasons for selling:

Retirement sale.