Kateshill House Hotel is an elegant and sumptuously appointed country house hotel located on the edge of the riverside town of Bewdley. The town stands on the banks of the River Severn and on the edge of the Wyre Forest, historically renowned for its charcoal makers (wood colliers) It is now a popular and busy tourist town conveniently located to most of the Black Country and West Midlands industrial conurbations.
The Kateshill House Hotel is a stunning building standing in a beautifully presented plot of 1.7 acres. The building dates back to mid 17th century and is Grade II listed and has a feature canted bay window running through the three storeys as well as providing the main dining room and two of the bedrooms with a most interesting layout.
Kateshill house was once part of Tickenhill Manor, home to King Henry VIII’s older brother, Arthur Prince of Wales. In 1499, it was here that Arthur was married to Catherine of Aragon and where the couple lived or a month following their nuptials.
Originally named Hillside House, the property became Kateshill as Charles II’s wife, Catherine of Braganza, frequently enjoyed the view on the hill during her stays.
The house has also been home to multiple other notable people including Sir Henry Sidney, Lord High Admiral, Mary Sidney, one of the first English female poets of note, and Norman Hickin, naturalist and author.
The gardens of Kateshill House are home to one of the largest chestnut trees in England, thought to have been planted following the wedding of Arthur and Katherine or after Sir Henry Sidney’s daughter was born. This would make the tree at least over 400 years old.
The trade areas consist of a cocktail bar with feature fully equipped servery and assorted easy seating for 14 or so customers and this room has views over the garden. There is a breakfast/dining room which can be utilised for small meetings. The restaurant/function room opens out into a bay window overlooking the garden and tables for 18 or so diners, although the room could comfortably accommodate more. Customer toilets are located off the reception hallway. The catering kitchen is a spacious and and is comprehensively equipped. There is a walk-in dry store/freezer room adjacent.
Located at first and second floors is the letting and owners’ accommodation. There are eight high quality bedrooms, each room is at least of double size and each is appointed to an extremely high standard and being en suite with spacious bathrooms and shower rooms. The lower ground floor is split into two sections having a manager’s flat which consists of living room, kitchen and double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Other service rooms at this level include freezer room/dry store, workshop, general store and laundry room.
The gardens are a feature of the property and extend the length of the hotel and are beautifully maintained and extend to 1.7 acres. There are three separate lawn areas, a caged kitchen garden, two separate patios, again at separate levels, extensive area of shrubs and flower borders, all befitting a hotel of this status.
The freehold interest in Kateshill House is available off an asking price of £1,900,000. You can view the property on our website by clicking here and you can enquire about this beautiful property by calling 01981 250333 or emailing midlands@sidneyphillips.co.uk .
(3rd May 2024)