The Richmond Hotel, Sidmouth

The Richmond Hotel, which dates to 1826, is a grand Grade II* Listed Hotel that showcases remarkable architectural elements. Notably, the Music Room stands out with its neoclassical style interior adorned with exquisite chandeliers and a vaulted ceiling. Adjacent to the main building, are a block of six two-bedroom apartments, all recently converted to a high standard. The Property also features a recently refurbished owners’ or manager’s bungalow, comprising three bedrooms. A further building houses the indoor swimming pool, and there are various outbuildings on the expansive 5.3 acre site, including garages and staff accommodation block which are suitable for redevelopment, subject to obtaining planning permission.


THE HOTEL

The Richmond Hotel is currently closed and mid refurbishment. In its present form, the Hotel comprises 44 en suite bedrooms. Planning and listed building consent have been granted for internal alterations to provide 37 larger hotel rooms and suites as well as the restoration of the public areas of the Hotel, to include the creation of a Formal Dining Restaurant, Garden Dining Restaurant and Bar as well as a function room and private dining room.


Under the current Proprietor’s ownership, the Property has seen significant investment to upgrade and replace the majority of the mechanical and electrical installations at the Property, including boilers, water pressure and drainage systems as well as remedial works to the roof of the Property. In addition, all required permission and surveys surrounding the consent have been obtained including ecology and heritage reports.


ACCOMMODATION

The Hotel currently comprises 44 bedrooms. The current Proprietors have obtained listed building consent under reference 21/2465/LBC to reduce the number of bedrooms to 37, to provide fewer but higher quality bedrooms, including 9 suites.


Works have been commenced to secure the consent and as such, the majority of bedrooms and bathrooms have been stripped, in preparation for fit out.


THE LINDENMANN APARTMENTS

Within a separate block, the Property provides 6, thoughtfully designed two bedroom apartments, arranged over ground and first floors. Each apartment comprises two comfortable bedrooms, a contemporary lounge and kitchen diner, and modern bathroom.


The apartments were converted 2022, resulting in an exceptional standard of finish as well as newly installed boilers, heating, plumbing and electrical systems. Each apartment is individually serviced and metered and have use of the electric car charging points on site.


FOOD AND BEVERAGE

The Richmond Hotel’s public areas are currently mid refurbishment. The Hotel provides a restaurant which can accommodate up to 130 covers.


Listed building consent has been obtained to convert the restaurant to provide the Hotel with two food and beverage offerings including a Formal Dining Restaurant with 36 covers and a Garden Dining Restaurant with 44 covers. The plans also show the conversion of the main lounge to provide a bar area for up to 40 covers. Externally, there are lawned gardens and a terrace for al fresco dining.


MEETINGS AND EVENTS

The focal point of the Richmond Hotel is the exquisite Music Room. The room still encompasses many original features throughout including chandeliers and an organ. The space can accommodate up to 110 guests and would provide an exceptional wedding venue or dining space.


The Richmond Room provides function space for up to 30.

In addition, the Hotel provides a private dining room with 16 covers.


LEISURE FACILITIES


Located within a detached building, nestled within the Hotel’s gardens, is the indoor swimming pool with associated changing areas. The swimming
pool is currently not in use but offers the opportunity to provide wellness facilities to complement the Hotel’s offering.


GARDENS

The Hotel is surrounded by its own gardens and grounds which extend to circa 5.3 acres, featuring level lawned areas and an abundance of mature
trees.


The gardens create a country house hotel feel, with the benefit of being located in the heart of Sidmouth within close proximity to the coast. The grounds offer a fantastic landscape for outdoor weddings and events.


STAFF ACCOMMODATION

There is a 3 bedroom manager’s/owner’s bungalow with a private garden. The Property benefitted from a full refurbishment in 2021. In addition, the staff accommodation block provides a further 16 bedrooms and storage.


AMENITIES

The Hotel provides a large commercial kitchen with associated stores. In addition, the Property provides a large garage, with an area of circa 385 sqm, which would be suitable for redevelopment, subject to obtaining planning permission. Planning has been consented to redevelop the building to create four, two bedroom townhouses. There is on site bay parking for 39 cars as well as an overflow car parking area. In addition, the Hotel has 3 electric car charging points.

The Richmond Hotel is situated in the heart of Sidmouth and occupies a secluded position within 5.3 acres of private gardens and grounds. The hotel is 0.7 miles from Sidmouth’s Esplanade and beachfront. The Property is accessed via local roads from the A3052 which is approximately 2.0 miles away. Junction 30 of the M5 is around 9.5 miles from the Hotel. Exeter St David’s railway station (approximately 16 miles away) offers the fastest direct services to London Paddington with journey times around 2h 15m. Exeter Airport which offers domestic and continental flight routes is around 10 miles from the Hotel.