Much Wenlock hotel for sale at £1.25 million

The Gaskell Arms Hotel in Much Wenlock – a landmark for travellers passing through the town as well as local residents – has been in the Sheldon family since 1978.

It has now come up for sale, with offers of up to £1.25 million being invited for the 15-bedroom, three-star hotel.

The hotel was once a 17th century coach house, and the current brickwork is thought to date from about 1700. The building is Grade II* listed.

Amie Lingwood, who is handling the sale for agents Towler Shaw Roberts, said: “The Gaskell Arms is a truly iconic building which has been in the same family for nearly 40 years and is now for sale due to the owners planned retirement.

“It’s a well-established business with an impressive reputation and it offers plenty of scope and exciting possibilities."

The Gaskell Arms Hotel’s notable links with history include Dr William Penny Brookes, one of the main pioneers of the modern day Olympic Games, once being a regular visitor to conduct meetings in his home town.

“It continues to be a very popular and distinctive venue for special occasions and family events," Ms Lingwood added.

Between 1630 and 1861 the hotel was part of Much Wenlock estate owned by the Williams-Wynn family, and was called the Wynnstay Arms in reference to its hosts.

It was then taken on by the Milnes-Gaskell family, before passing to the Sheldons in the latter part of the 20th century.

“Retaining all of its character and historic charm, the Gaskell Arms provides a variety of flexible dining areas, including the main restaurant and the lounge bar complete with wood burning stove and snug bar," Ms Lingwood added.

“The property occupies a prominent corner position fronting the main A458 Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth trunk road and is within a short walking distance of Much Wenlock’s historic town centre, which has a selection of traditional and boutique retailers."

The property also has a walled garden and terraced area while it boasts a large, private car park.