Buying a Country House Hotel: A Guide for Hospitality Investors

In short: Country house hotels, such as well-known names in Dorset, the Cotswolds and the Lake District, are usually valued on their trading performance rather than bricks and mortar alone. Before buying, review several years of accounts, occupancy and average room rates, staffing (employees usually transfer under TUPE), licences, the condition of what are often listed buildings, and the capital spending needed. Note: Fraser Bond is not marketing any named hotel on this page; this is a general buyer's guide.