MD hails ‘great opportunity’ for new ownership as New Forest Collection of four hotels hits market

The privately owned New Forest Hotel Collection, which comprises four boutique hotels in the area, has come onto the market and is expected to appeal to a range of potential buyers.

The collection – a country house hotel, a historic manor, a townhouse and a rural inn, in Beaulieu, Burley, Cadnam and Lyndhurst – has become available after over 40 years in private hands as the owners now want to retire.

Property advisors Christie & Co said the venues were popular with guests for walking and cycling, with access to the seaside resorts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

The hotels have good accessibility to the motorway network and are also hotspots for weddings and events, and corporate business.

Ed Bellfield, Regional Director of Hotels at Christie & Co, said: “The collection has an established reputation, appealing to both leisure and corporate guests due to its location within the New Forest National Park and close to the regional centres of Southampton and Bournemouth.

“We expect the hotels to appeal to a wide range of buyers, including those looking to purchase a single asset, as well as those looking to expand their current portfolio.

“We also anticipate high levels of interest from both national and international investors attracted to the UK hotel market.”

The hotels are available freehold as a group, sub-group or individually.

Garry Baldwin, MD of the New Forest Collection, added: “This is a great opportunity for a new owner to take on an excellent operation, with committed roots to our New Forest National Park location and great assets.

“Properties like these rarely come to market – with our excellent location and exciting developments already in hand for planning consent.”

• newforesthotels.co.uk

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