400-year-old UK listed hotel up for sale after closure

The Cartwright Hotel in Croughton Road, Aynho, near Banbury has been listed by Fisher German as being for sale by online auction.

This comes after the business shut down a year ago due to “financial reasons” according to Banbury FM.

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According to the media outlet, the hotel was originally a coaching inn called the Red Lion until the Cartwright family bought Aynho village in 1615.

The Cartwright Hotel near Banbury has been put up for sale (Image: Fisher German)

They took control of the pub and in the 1800s it was renamed the Cartwright Arms.

After becoming rundown in the 1990s, new owners renovated the building and it reopened as the Cartwright Hotel in 2008.

Now, the hotel – much of which is Grade II listed – is up for sale having been closed down for a year.

The Cartwright Hotel near Banbury has been put up for sale (Image: Fisher German)

A predicted price has not been given but planning permission has been approved at the 0.34 acre site to create four residential units, although no work has yet been done to convert the building.

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The listing states: “In accordance with approved planning, the pub or restaurant layout remains attractive with 50 bar or restaurant covers, three en suite letting bedrooms, manager’s two bedroom apartment, commercial kitchen, WC’s and cellars.

“The restaurant accommodation includes a commercial kitchen, foyer, cellar, WCs, and public bar.

“The property benefits from planning approval to create four self-contained residential units, providing a valuable development opportunity.”