Cottage Road, Wooler, Northumberland, NE71

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.

Description

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 houses can either provide additional letting options or be used as owner’s accommodation.

Public Areas

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.

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Letting Bedrooms

The 17 letting bedrooms offer a mixture of single, double, twin or family rooms all with en-suite facilities. Every room has a Freeview TV, Wi-Fi plus tea and coffee points. The bedrooms have had investment over the last couple of years to ensure that guests are as comfortable as possible and there is also a selection of dog friendly rooms.

Holiday Letting Cottages

This facility comprises a two-storey annex comprising 5 cottages offering ten bedrooms in total. The fit and finish is modern and each cottage offers a living space, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen which contains an oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble drier. There are smart TV’s. and Wi-Fi in every lounge. This complex was completed in 2023 and since launching has proved both popular and profitable. The combination of a private residential facility together with the independent food and drink offer from the larger hotel adjacent provides an ideal holiday combination.

Holiday Cottage Living Room

Holiday Cottage Bedroom

Tankerville Cottages

Comprising a pair of semi-detached 3 bed houses each with private gardens and parking. One of the houses is offered as a private holiday let and the other is currently used by the owner.

Service Areas

There is ancillary space within the hotel including commercial kitchens, public toilets, prep areas, dry stores and a cellar.

External

Site Area 1.45 acres (0.69 Ha). The property has extensive grounds with a well-maintained beer garden to the rear plus car parking to the front of the main building and a larger car park at the rear.

Additional Garden Photo

Additional Garden Photo

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Rateable Value

RV £17,500 – discounted by 75% until 31st March 2024, subject to individual status.

Trade

Turnover information available on application.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment.

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Agent's Note

We are acting jointly with North East Commercial Property Limited on this property.