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Colliers International
Colliers International appointed to sell three high-profile hotels across the UK for Shearings Leisure Group
Hotels
Global real estate advisor , Colliers International , has been appointed to sell three hotels in the north of England and Scotland , on behalf of Shearings Leisure Group , a leading operator of escorted tours and leisure hotels .
Paul Barrasford , a director in the Hotels Agency team at Colliers International , commented : “ Although part of a larger group , each hotel is an established and successful business in its own right , in particular , due to recent and major refurbishment programmes , increased private leisure and the popularity of these hotels amongst local clientele for a wide array of corporate and private events . From both an operational and property perspective , there are exciting value add opportunities at each property .”
The following freehold properties are available on an individual or cluster basis :
Strathmore Hotel , Morecambe Situated on the main promenade , the 47-bedroom property features a bar , which seats 80 customers and has views across the bay . There is also a restaurant and substantial conference suite with capacity for up to 150 .
The property agents are seeking offers in the region of £ 1.3 million .
Morecambe , with a resident population of 45,000 , is popular for its beaches and a variety of exciting attractions such as Morecambe ’ s Happy Mount Park , which is a short walk from the hotel . The town ’ s live entertainment venue , a restored Edwardian railway station , is also close by .
Eden Arms Hotel , Durham Originally a 17th century coaching inn , the 44-bedroom property also comprises a bar , which seats 50 customers ; a restaurant , catering for up to 83 diners and well-appointed function facilities , including four versatile rooms with a capacity ranging from 20-120 . There is also a popular leisure club , with a fully equipped gym ; indoor heated pool ; sauna ; steam room and spa . The property also benefits from a planning consent to develop three residential dwellings , whilst a wide range of outbuildings are also ideal further redevelopment .
The property agents are seeking offers in the region of £ 1.65 million .
The hotel is ideally placed for corporate and leisure trade . From the highly accessible roadside location , visitors have quick access to local attractions such as the Angel of the North and Hadrian ’ s Wall as well as Durham
city . The property is also well-placed to benefit from local events such as the Great North Run , Durham Book Festival and Durham Christmas Markets .
Portpatrick Hotel , Portpatrick , Scotland Occupying a stunning Galloway hilltop location , with views over the village and harbour , the 55-bedroom property , along with three selfcatering apartments , is set in over 10 acres of land and benefits from planning consent to develop an additional 24 bedrooms . Other features include a restaurant , three lounges , bar and a nine- hole pitch and putt golf course . A separate three-bedroom bungalow is also located within the grounds .
The agents are seeking offers in the region of £ 1.6 million .
The local village is a short walk away , where guests will find welcoming pubs , enticing gift shops and an inviting public beach . Other local attractions include Glentrool Forest Park ; Burns Cottage ; Culzean Castle ; Logan Botanic Gardens and the Mull of Galloway , with its views to the Isle of Man . From here , guests can see Ireland on a clear day and it is an easy crossing over to Belfast or Larne from nearby
Stranraer .
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