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Pilgrims Hotel, 18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS

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£2,000,000

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Key features

  • Charming grade II listed hotel
  • 20 ensuite lettings bedrooms
  • Lounge/bar area
  • Adjacent to The Marlowe Theatre
  • A/C in lobby
  • Modern finish throughout
  • Christie & Co Ref: 3848027

Description

Description

Pilgrims Hotel is substantial three-storey Grade II Listed building.

The beautiful historic Pilgrims Hotel is situated in the heart of Canterbury City Centre, making exploring the area and visiting the many attractions easy. Situated opposite The Marlowe Theatre, it is the perfect choice for an overnight stay after catching a show or for visiting the nearby Cathedral. The accommodation is presented to an excellent standard throughout, having undergone significant refurbishment and modernising in recent years. There is also further potential to integrate a restaurant within the business with the kitchen and dining facilities on site ready to go.

Location

Pilgrims Hotel is located off Canterbury High Street, conveniently positioned directly adjacent to The Marlowe Theatre. This beautiful and ancient City, which is famous for its cathedral, attracts visitors from around the world. Canterbury is also home to the university of Kent and Christchurch College, giving the city and substantial population as well.

The City has two mainline railway stations, Canterbury East and Canterbury West, offering a variety of services to London, some in less than an hour, to stations including Victoria, Charing Cross and St Pancras. The A2 passes by Canterbury and offers convenient road routes to the Kent coast, as does the A28. The M2 and M20 link to the M25, making Canterbury a very easily accessible location.

Internal Details

The hotel boasts family, double, twin, and single rooms, all rooms with en-suites, tea & coffee making facilities, TV and Free Wi-Fi, super comfortable beds, historic characterful rooms.

Ground Floor

Pilgrims Hotel is also proudly home to Number 10 bar. Situated in the centre of Canterbury the bar is part of Canterbury's busy social scene - perfect for pre-show and interval drinks when taking in a show at The Marlowe Theatre, a place to relax after a busy day shopping, or to stop and reflect following a day taking in the cathedral and the city's many historic sites.

Set in a beautiful historic building NumberTen is newly refurbished
to the highest standards. A warm
and welcoming space stocking local beers and wines.

Fixtures & Fittings

All trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and our clients will provide a trade inventory.

Letting Accommodation

The hotel has 20 ensuite guest bedrooms with a selection of standard doubles, superior doubles and family rooms.

External Details

The hotel has no car park, but discounted parking can be arranged for you at various nearby car parks.

The Opportunity

Having purchased the hotel in 2014, the owner is now looking to sell to concentrate on other business interests.

Staff

The business currently operates as a fully staff run business overseen by the owner.

Energy Performance Certificates

EPC 1

Brochures

Pilgrims Hotel, 18 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Canterbury West Station0.3 miles
  • Canterbury East Station0.5 miles
  • Sturry Station2.3 miles

About Christie & Co, Hotels

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