A "charming" Georgian country house hotel built on the site of a former 13th-century religious convent in the heart of the North Pennines has been put up for sale.
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages sits within 3.5 acres of grounds in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near Alston, close to the County Durham border.
The property, built in the 16th century, includes a main house and six self-catering cottages converted from historic barns.
The interior of Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages
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Jonathan Brownlow, director at Landwood Group, said: "Lovelady is a genuinely special property, steeped in history and set within one of England's most beautiful landscapes.
"It's rare to find a property of this character with such clear potential for further development. Having previous had outline planning permission for 38 holiday lets alongside leisure and catering facilities, there is real opportunity for the right buyer to expand what is already a well-established business.
"We expect strong interest from operators and investors who can see the value in a property with this pedigree, this setting, and this scope for growth."
The site once housed a 13th-century convent.
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages
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The name "Lovelady" is said to reflect the inhabitants' devotion to the Virgin Mary, while "Shield" refers to land historically used for sheep grazing.
Both Landwood Group and Savills are handling the sale on behalf of FRP Advisory Trading Limited.
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An aerial view of Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel and Cottages, a Georgian hotel near Alston in the North Pennines, that is up for sale
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The main manor house features 14 en-suite bedrooms, all equipped with double or super king-size beds, tea and coffee making facilities, and televisions.
The six self-catering cottages - Colleton, Ridgeway, Poppythorn, Cobblestones, Clifton, and Sheiling - offer additional guest accommodation.
The property also comes with fixtures, fittings, and inventory included in the sale.