A Cumbrian hotel and caravan park has been sold so its owner can retire after 35 years in charge.
Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, between Wigton and Silloth, was sold for an undisclosed sum. It had been on the market for £850,000.
Helen Benson, bought the hotel in 1988 with her late husband Joseph, and together they worked to build and develop the business into a popular hotel with bar and restaurant.
Helen said: “After 35 years, it will of course be sad to leave Wheyrigg Hall, however I am now looking forward to my retirement and being able to commit much more time to the family and the grandchildren.”
New owners, Tracey and Stuart Davidson, said they were very familiar with the local area, and were looking forward to taking the reins and building on the success of this long-established business.
Tracey said: “We are thrilled to have acquired Wheyrigg Hall Hotel. It is a business that was well-known to us, and when we spotted that it was for sale, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for.
“We are very much looking forward to Wheyrigg Hall becoming our new home, welcoming guests, and maintaining strong links with the local community.
“I would like to thank our accountant and solicitor, Chris Lamont from Lamont Pridmore and Duncan Cater from Bell Park Kerridge, as well as Graham Wilkinson at Christie & Co, for their invaluable support in facilitating a smooth purchase in time for Easter.”
Helen also thanked Graham and Alex Keegan and Abbie Crystal from Bendles Solicitors.
Graham, hotel agent at Christie & Co, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Helen and her son Stephen, as Helen looks to retire.
“I am pleased to have been able to introduce Wheyrigg Hall to Stuart and Tracey Davidson who, I am sure, will continue to offer a warm welcome to all their guests, and I am delighted to have been able to assist in the process.”
