This is quite a well known site though it doesn't appear to have been written up about on here yet; I was looking through old photos and thought i may as well.
The hotel itself is in quite a sorry state due to a large fire in 2009 which left the building open to the elements and vandalism. Rumour suggests that this fire may have been started deliberately by the owner in order to attempt to claim the large insurance pay out due to failing business. After a change in the drink driving laws, business for the hotel dropped dramatically as locals from the surrounding towns were no longer able to have a bit to drink then drive home. This proved to be the last nail in the coffin for the hotel which was once a popular venue for weddings and social get togethers.
The site is easily accessible and although not an overly exciting explore still makes for a good first explore or a few good photo opportunities. These are old photos from previous years but depict the site as it still currently lies.
Thanks for looking,
Amy
The hotel itself is in quite a sorry state due to a large fire in 2009 which left the building open to the elements and vandalism. Rumour suggests that this fire may have been started deliberately by the owner in order to attempt to claim the large insurance pay out due to failing business. After a change in the drink driving laws, business for the hotel dropped dramatically as locals from the surrounding towns were no longer able to have a bit to drink then drive home. This proved to be the last nail in the coffin for the hotel which was once a popular venue for weddings and social get togethers.
The site is easily accessible and although not an overly exciting explore still makes for a good first explore or a few good photo opportunities. These are old photos from previous years but depict the site as it still currently lies.
Thanks for looking,
Amy
