Luxury Cumbria hotel hits the market for £3.5m after 32 years of ownership

The renowned Newby Bridge Hotel in Cumbria has hit the market with a guide price of offers over £3.5m.

Situated at the southern tip of Lake Windermere, this 48-bedroom freehold property features luxury accommodation, extensive leisure facilities, and has reported an annual net turnover of around £1.5m. 

Originally a Georgian building dating from 1795, the property has been developed over the years. The current owners, who have operated the hotel for 32 years, are now looking to concentrate on other business interests. 

It offers a diverse range of guest accommodation, including the Rotunda Suite, a standalone luxury suite, as well as four woodland hot tub cabins offering a more private retreat with wood burners, lounge areas, and kitchenettes. 

Additionally, 35 en-suite rooms are located in the main building, complemented by six bedrooms in Jasmine Cottage and a four-room annex, catering to different guest needs.

The hotel comes with leisure facilities, featuring an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and gym. The Huntsman’s Inn Bar and Restaurant attracts both hotel guests and local clientele. The “cosy” bar has an open fire and seating for 30 guests, while the adjacent dining area accommodates 20 covers. The Garden Room Restaurant, a “bright and airy space” with a feature skylight, offers an additional 60 covers. 

In addition, there is planning consent secured for additional letting suites, staff bedrooms, and an extension to the leisure facilities.

The prime location places guests close to Windermere Lake Cruises, the Lakeland Motor Museum, and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. With more than 15 million tourists annually, demand for high-quality accommodation in the area “continues to thrive”, according to Colliers, and the hotel’s moorings and fishing rights on Lake Windermere “further adds to its appeal”.

The property is just 15 minutes from the M6 motorway, while Oxenholme’s mainline train station offers direct connections to London in under three hours.

Julian Troup, head of UK Hotels at Colliers, who is handling the sale, said: “Given the hotel’s prime Lakeland trading position, strong financial performance, and future development opportunities, we anticipate considerable interest. Its established reputation, high occupancy rates, and secured planning consents make this a compelling investment for both seasoned operators and new entrants to the market.”