Spooky Hotel where Dracula and Rocky Horror Show were Filmed is Sold

The Oakley Court Hotel in Windsor has been sold by specialist hotel property advisers Colliers International to Lake Opportunities Limited for an undisclosed sum.

Following the appointment of John Hansen and Stuart Irwin of KPMG as Joint Administrators of Oakley Court Hotel Limited, Colliers International was instructed in June to find a buyer for the business and property. The hotel generated unprecedented interest and a considerable number of offers, after which a single party was provided with “preferred bidder” status.

Julian Troup, Head of UK Hotels Agency at Colliers International, the selling agent, said, “Oakley Court Hotel is one of the finest and most renowned country house hotels in England and the result that was achieved exceeded our expectations. We were able to generate interest from right around the globe and the structured process ensured delivery of a very favourable result.

“This is further evidence that buyers are prepared to consider the real estate value and reflect potential in the offers they submit. There are some real signs of positive sentiment from hotel buyers and this is supported by a greater appetite from banks to support UK provincial hotel purchases.”

The prestigious gothic-style property has 118 letting bedrooms, including 11 luxury suites, and comes with substantial meeting and conference facilities. Also included is a nine-hole golf course set over 33 acres of landscaped gardens leading to a private stretch of the River Thames. Local attractions include Windsor Castle, Ascot Racecourse, Legoland, and Thorpe Park. Oakley Court is also the nearest luxury 4 star hotel to Dorney Lakes, Eton – The home of the Olympic rowing regatta in 2012.

Formerly a private residence, Oakley Court gained notoriety during the 1960s and 1970s due to its location next to the world famous Bray Studios. The building was used as a film set for several Hammer House of Horror films including Dracula, as well as being used as Frank N Furter’s castle in the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show. It was also used as the film set for St Trinian’s and more recently was home to several members of Team GB during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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