New managers needed for 16th century country hotel near Huntingdon
A 16th-century Grade II listed country hotel located in a village near Huntingdon[1] is looking for new managers. The Stukeley Country Hotel, in Great Stukeley, is a popular hotspot for both locals and those passing by the area.
The hotel has been listed by pub company Stonegate, who praise the venue as having a 'characterful decor with a cosy feature fireplace'. It is also known as being one of a handful of hotel pubs in the village.
Suitable applicants are described as experienced publicans who strive to provide excellent customer service. They must also be willing to engage with their local community.
A statement from the listing said: "The Stukeley Country Hotel is a 16th-century Grade II Listed property prominently positioned on a corner site of the B1043 in the village of Great Stukeley, Huntingdon. With traditional English pub décor, this hotel is a popular site for locals and for those passing who enjoy the traditional pub food on offer.
"The ground floor is arranged to provide an adequately sized dining area with a hotel reception desk, leading to the public bar and on the other side, access through a central hallway to the main restaurant. The public bar has a capacity of 35 and boasts cosy features such as exposed brickwork, wooden beams and original fireplaces.
"The restaurant area is furnished in a more contemporary style with timber flooring and painted walls and ceilings. The letting bedrooms, currently five double, two twin and a single, are provided on the first and second floors.
"One double bedroom is currently used by a member of staff. Externally, there is a patio area to the side of the property adjacent to the vehicular entrance and further outside seating on the grass verge to the front of the hotel, providing enough seating for up to 20 covers.
"There is a gravelled car park with space for approximately 15 vehicles, located at the entrance of the hotel off Church Road. Despite there being no private accommodation, the letting bedrooms can be used alternatively to suit the needs of the new publican."
The country hotel/pub is available to view on the Stonegate website. To see the full listing, click here[3].
References
- ^ Huntingdon (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ East West Rail - 'Our tiny 600-person village will skyrocket to 44,000 - it doesn't make sense why' (www.cambridge-news.co.uk)
- ^ here (www.stonegatepubpartners.co.uk)