Clarence Court Hotel, 45 Clarence Square, Cheltenham, GL50 4JR

Clarence Court Hotel is a highly regarded and well-presented Grade II Listed boutique hotel occupying an attractive Regency townhouse on Clarence Square, one of Cheltenham’s most prestigious and sought-after addresses. The hotel is operated as a successful independent business and benefits from a strong trading position, excellent reputation, and consistent demand throughout the year.

The property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-operators, multi operators or new entrants seeking a quality hotel business in a proven hospitality location.

The hotel is arranged over a substantial period townhouse building of traditional construction and is presented in good decorative order throughout. The property retains much of its original character while being well adapted for hotel use.

The hotel provides twenty individually styled ensuite guest bedrooms which offer a range of room types to suit different guest requirements. Public areas include a welcoming reception area, comfortable guest lounges, and a dedicated breakfast/dining room, along with the renowned Forty5 The Square restaurant, all finished to a standard appropriate for the hotel’s boutique positioning.

Externally, the property benefits from private on-site car parking for a number of vehicles, a significant advantage for a town-centre hotel in Cheltenham.

Clarence Court Hotel is prominently located on Clarence Square and within comfortable walking distance of the town centre, Pittville Park, Cheltenham Racecourse and The Promenade retail district. Clarence Square is considered to be one of the country’s best-preserved Regency squares, maintaining its Georgian charm and original layout along with many period properties. At its centre lies a tree-lined garden that provides a crucial green space for residents, adding to the area’s open and graceful character. Situated within the Pittville district, the square is closely connected to Cheltenham’s most famous Regency landmarks, including the Pittville Pump Room, celebrated for its spa waters and vibrant social history.

The property benefits from excellent transport links, with the A40 providing access to the M5 motorway and Cheltenham Spa railway station which offers direct services to London Paddington, Bristol and Birmingham.

Forty5 Restaurant is the hotel’s well-presented on-site dining venue, providing an attractive and contemporary space that complements the boutique positioning of Clarence Court Hotel. The restaurant serves breakfast for residents and also trades to non-residents, enhancing the hotel’s profile within the local Cheltenham market.

The space is comfortably laid out and finished to a good standard, creating a relaxed yet refined dining environment suitable for everyday use, private dining and small group bookings, particularly during the town’s busy festival periods. A fully equipped commercial kitchen supports the current operation and offers flexibility for future menu or concept enhancement.

Forty5 provides a valuable ancillary income stream and offers scope for further development through extended trading hours, increased local marketing or refinement of the food and beverage offer.

In addition to Forty5 Restaurant, Clarence Court Hotel benefits from a range of well-proportioned and thoughtfully arranged public areas, all presented to a good standard and in keeping with the character of the Regency property.

The hotel features a welcoming reception area which provides a strong first impression on arrival and allows for efficient guest check-in and day-to-day operation. Adjoining the restaurant are comfortable guest lounge spaces, offering relaxed areas for residents to unwind, meet informally or work remotely.

The public areas retain period features typical of a building of this style, including generous ceiling heights and large windows, creating light and elegant spaces that enhance the overall guest experience. The layout supports smooth guest flow between reception, lounges and the restaurant, while also allowing for privacy and separation where required.

Trade fixtures, fittings and chattels are included within the freehold sale, those items personal to the owners may be excluded, please speak to the selling agent for clarity.

The hotel provides twenty individually styled ensuite guest bedrooms arranged across the principal townhouse building and offers a mix of room categories designed to appeal to a broad range of leisure and corporate guests.

The bedrooms are well proportioned and presented to a good boutique standard throughout, combining period features typical of a Regency property with modern fixtures and fittings. Many rooms benefit from high ceilings and large sash windows, creating light and airy accommodation, while others enjoy quieter rear or courtyard-facing aspects.

All bedrooms are equipped with private ensuite bath or shower rooms and are typically fitted with a flat-screen television, tea and coffee-making facilities, work desk or seating area, and quality soft furnishings appropriate to the hotel’s positioning within the Cheltenham market.

The accommodation includes a combination of single, double, twin and larger superior rooms, allowing flexibility in pricing and occupancy and supporting strong year-round demand, particularly during Cheltenham’s festival calendar and race meetings.

Clarence Court Hotel represents a rare opportunity to over the lease of a well-established boutique hotel in one of Cheltenham’s most desirable locations. The combination of an attractive Regency property, twenty letting bedrooms, renowned restaurant, private parking and strong underlying demand makes this a compelling live trading opportunity.

Trading accounts are available to interested parties upon request

The property is being offer via leasehold;

Rent Per Annum: £37,500
Lease Term: 25 years
Lease Start Date: 16/04/2020
Lease End Date: 01/09/2045