Oak Tree Hotels, represented by Savills, has sold Stanton Manor Hotel in Stanton Saint Quintin near Chippenham to an overseas investor from a guide price of £1.7 million.

The 23-bedroom country house hotel dates back to 1840 and features a lounge bar, restaurant, function room and conference facilities. Set within 4.3 acres (1.7 hectares) of gardens and grounds, Stanton Manor also holds a wedding license and accommodates up to 200 guests in an outdoor marquee.  Smaller ceremonies can take place in the 12th Century Church of St Giles which is situated near the property’s entrance. 

Martin Rogers, head of UK hotel transactions at Savills, comments: “This sale emphasises the high level of demand for country house hotels and wedding venues, with Stanton Manor generating significant interest from both domestic and overseas buyers.  The regional hotel market in the UK is very strong and appetite for quality assets like this one is as high today as it has been for 10 years.”

The purchaser was unrepresented.