18 Room Guest House

For Sale by Public Online Auction on 25/02/2026 13:00

Location
The Knighton Hotel is centrally located on Broad Street in a historic border town with excellent walking access, convenient transport links, and cultural sites, all within a short distance on foot.

A historic market town on the border, Knighton is known as the Town on Offa's Dyke," straddling the England/Wales border and lying along the River Teme. The hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the starting points of both the Offa's Dyke Path and Glyndr's Way which is ideal for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. You're just steps from the Offa's Dyke Centre on West Street, plus local attractions like the Spaceguard Observatory and Knighton Museum are within easy reach.

Knighton Railway Station is around a 10-minute walk away on the scenic, 'Heart of Wales' line. The local bus station is only five minutes on foot. Knighton sits at the junction of the A4113 and A488 roads, approximately midway between Shrewsbury and Hereford, making it easily accessible by car. Further towns and cities within easy reach include:

Description
The Knighton Hotel is a predominantly stone built property connected to a former Tudor coaching inn. The building incorporates original architectural features, including doubleheight ceilings, a galleried landing, a staircase, exposed timber beams and stone walls.

The accommodation is arranged over four floors and comprises 18 guest rooms of various types, including standard, superior, deluxe, suites, family rooms and a selfcatering twobedroom apartment with a kitchen. The ground floor contains the principal public areas, including a dining room, caf area and public bar. The kitchen is located in the basement, along with a range of additional ancillary rooms. A large historic banqueting hall is also present, recently restored, and understood to have previously functioned as the town hall.

Externally, the property provides onsite parking for approximately six to eight vehicles and is adjacent to a larger town centre payanddisplay car park.

The total site area is approximately 0.096 hectares (0.236 acres).

Tenure
Freehold

Planning Authority
Powys County Council - en.powys.gov.uk

D;87

Refer to the legal documentation

Accommodation Summary
There is a two-bedroom apartment which could be used as owner's accommodation. This apartment is in need of some refurbishment.

Note
Having operated for many years as a successful hotel, it already offers rooms, communal spaces, function facilities, and a bar/restaurant. Other uses include apartments, both short hold rentals and holiday rentals, mixed-use commercial or even residential subject to the relevant consents.

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