A Lake District hotel at the foot of some of the region’s most iconic fells is on the market for £2.5 million.
The New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, dates back to the 18th century and sits at the bottom of the Langdale Pikes – one of the most photographed landscapes in the national park.
It has been brought to market by Everard Cole and features 23 en-suite letting rooms, a popular public bar and restaurant, and private owner’s accommodation.
Known for its warm welcome, dramatic views and year-round trade from walkers, climbers and tourists, the New Dungeon Ghyll has become a cornerstone of the Langdale Valley community.
The three-star hotel also sits on eight acres of land and is traditionally constructed with Lakeland stone beneath a pitched slate roof covering.
The residents’ lounge accommodates around 20 people and has a feature fireplace, providing views over the valley.
It also has a residents’ bar/snug to accommodate 16 people with wooden corner bar and log burner. Beyond the residents’ bar is the restaurant area that can accommodate 50 people.
The public bar, also known as the Walkers’ Bar has a solid wooden floor and chunky wooden furniture with a wooden bar and its own toilet, is extremely popular visitors.
The hotel also has a two bedroom manager’s flat to the side of the hotel and has two bedrooms, a large lounge and shower room.
There is also a detached timber staff chalet to the rear of the site with one single bedroom, four double bedrooms and a two communal bathroom.
To the rear of the hotel there is parking for at least 20 vehicles, with further sizeable areas mainly laid to lawn and sheltered by stands of mature and semi-mature woodland.
There is also seating to the front of the hotel for at least 100 persons on timber picnic style benches as well as a resident’s patio area.
Besides the main site, the north-westerly section mainly comprises hill grazing land as well as the attractive Dungeon Ghyll Waterfall.
The south-easterly section, which is on the opposite side of the A5343, is currently occupied by a farmer for sheep grazing.
An additional plot of land between the hotel and the main road is partly set aside as an orchard, with another area used to house the private sewerage plant.
There is also a timber workshop, a detached stone built store and a stone built former generator house which is adjacent to the waterfall comprising a workshop and the hotel’s water treatment system.
James Boshier of Everard Cole said: “This is one of those properties that perfectly blends lifestyle and business.
“Hotels in such iconic Lake District settings rarely come to market, and the New Dungeon Ghyll presents an exciting opportunity to continue its legacy and further develop its potential.”
