The Alston House hotel is on the market, with offers being considered around £575,000.

The hotel, located in a prime position in the Cumbrian town of Alston, is being listed with agents Christie & Co. The current owners, citing retirement, are looking to hand over the reins after nearly 20 years.

A bedroom inside the property. (Image: Christie and Co) "The current owners acquired Alston House Hotel in 2006 and under their ownership, have made significant improvements over the years," said the agent.

"There are a total of nine en-suite letting bedrooms as well as a modern, very comfortable owner's accommodation situated on the top floor. Every bedroom has been upgraded and the en-suites replaced.

One of the hotel's bathrooms. (Image: Christie and Co) "Importantly, the owners have also improved the infrastructure with a new central heating boiler and improved 'zoned' heating controls for maximum efficiency."

The establishment features a breakfast room seating circa 20 with an opening through to the residents' seating/lounge area, which seats a further 25.

The bar and restaurant area seats approximately 100, offering formal and informal dining and a TV area for sports.

A section of the hotel's dining area. (Image: Christie and Co) "Ancillary areas include: Spacious catering kitchen with non-slip floor, fridge room and walk-in fridge, store room, dry goods room, pot wash, laundry room, office, and beer cellar," added the agent.

"There is an area of parking immediately to the front of the hotel with a larger car park on the other side of the main road. The gardens are extensive and attractive with a newly created outside dining area.

The external area of the property. (Image: Christie and Co) "Situated on the on the top floor and accessed via the main stairs is the owner's apartment, offering kitchen, living room and one bedroom with en suite."