Historic £1.8m Blenheim hotel in Cotswolds town under offer

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock <i>(Image: Manor)</i>
The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock (Image: Manor)
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A historic £1.8m Blenheim hotel in a Cotswolds town is under offer, with the listing having promised "year-round visitor footfall”.

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock dates back to 1668 and was listed for £1.8m by Manor earlier this year.

However, now, the estate agency has confirmed that the property is 'under offer' with details about the purchasing party set to be announced soon.

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The Buttery is currently a four-star guest house and eatery with a 4.3 rating based on over 350 Google Reviews.

The listing stated: “A rare opportunity to the commercial property market.

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock has been put up for saleThe Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock (Image: Manor)

“The Blenheim Buttery enjoys a commanding position on Woodstock’s historic Market Square, occupying a beautiful 17th-century Cotswold stone building dating back to 1668.”

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock has been put up for saleThe Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock (Image: Manor)

The hotel has six ensuite bedrooms, a bed and breakfast licence and a courtyard garden space.

The listing continued that the bedrooms are thoughtfully put together retaining the original period features that reflect its heritage and charm.

It added: “Combining character with modern comforts, the business benefits from a strong reputation and established trade, supported by a full bed & breakfast offering and alcohol licence.”

The Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock has been put up for saleThe Blenheim Buttery in Woodstock (Image: Manor)

The Blenheim Buttery is two minutes' walk from Blenheim Palace - the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough and where former Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born.

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The palace was built in the early 18th century for John Churchill, a leading general in the Wars of Spanish Succession.

Before then there was a manor at Woodstock and a royal hunting lodge used by medieval English monarchs.

The listing says the property has “consistent year-round visitor footfall”.

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