The country property was built in 1874 and the hotel is named after the seven springs that feed a pond in the grounds. Rock singer Ian Gillan bought the mock Tudor building in 1973 and started to restore it to its former glory. He and his girlfriend paid £100,000 for the property and invested £443,000 of their own money in it.
The owners of The Springs Hotel say they can no longer afford to pay for the upkeep of the building and internet booking companies offering discounts are eating into any potential profits.
The 32-bedroom hotel in North Stoke will close in October 2014 although the golf club at the site, which has about 400 members, will continue to operate.
Directors Svenia and Paul Franklin have not yet decided what to do with the property, which features a guitar-shaped swimming pool installed by its musical former owner Ian Gillan.
Met up with @Brewtal an PV early one July morning, had a good look round. Thought there may have been a bit more to offer, but the wood paneling and ceiling were nice to see.
on with the photos
thanks for looking
The owners of The Springs Hotel say they can no longer afford to pay for the upkeep of the building and internet booking companies offering discounts are eating into any potential profits.
The 32-bedroom hotel in North Stoke will close in October 2014 although the golf club at the site, which has about 400 members, will continue to operate.
Directors Svenia and Paul Franklin have not yet decided what to do with the property, which features a guitar-shaped swimming pool installed by its musical former owner Ian Gillan.
Met up with @Brewtal an PV early one July morning, had a good look round. Thought there may have been a bit more to offer, but the wood paneling and ceiling were nice to see.
on with the photos
thanks for looking
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