Augill Castle Hotel and Restaurant in Kirkby Stephen up for sale

The beautiful and tranquil Augill Castle Hotel and Restaurant, located in between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, has been placed on the market with an asking price of £2.5million.

The magnificent space, surrounded by the dramatic backdrop of the north Pennines, is nestled in between 10 acres of private grounds, where the owners raise sheep and cattle, and also offers 12 individually-styled letting bedrooms, alongside a five bedroom owners’ cottage. 

Like stepping back in time

The former home was built in 1841 as a Victorian gentleman’s country residence and is currently being listed by Colliers. 

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A spokesperson from the organisation described the property as: "The letting accommodation is largely situated to the first floor of the castle as well as the converted Orangery and Stable wing.

Augill Castle is an impressive example of a Victorian folly, built by John Bagot Pearson of Kirby Lonsdale and constructed with local stone

"There are seven individually styled letting bedrooms and suites in the main castle sleeping 16 and additionally five garden room and suites, sleeping 16, each with its own direct access to the garden and private outdoor area.

"Each of the rooms offer a very different character and are decorated with bold colours and furnished with an eclectic mix of genuine antiques and modern pieces," they said.

Also offers a restaurant at hand

Many of the rooms have four poster beds, turrets for wardrobes, claw foot baths, large picture windows with fine rural views, making that castle stay all the more immersive.

"The public areas of Augill Castle are just as impressive including a grand Hall complete with Jacobean oak panelled walls, a spacious drawing room, currently utilised as a second dining room, main sitting room, music room restaurant seating 46, a library used for private dining and a contemporary conservatory bar," they said.

Maintaining authenticity with traditional styled-rooms

The listing boasts turnover to September 2021 of £495,176 with healthy adjusted trading profits for the period of 6 months trade. 

For more details contact Colliers on 0161 831 3337. 

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