The River House
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The River House is an historic building in the Skippool area of Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England.[1][2] Overlooking the River Wyre, it was built in 1830, originally known as Wyre Bank, later becoming Wyre Bank Hotel and Restaurant.[3] After two further renamings, firstly to The River House, then The River House Restaurant, in 1958,[3] it was frequented by the likes of Rudolf Nureyev, George Harrison and prominent politicians[4] and was run by members of the Scott family.[5][6] It has also been a four-guestroom hotel.[7]
The River House | |
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Former names | Wyre Bank Wyre Bank Hotel and Restaurant River House Restaurant |
General information | |
Architectural style | Victorian |
Location | Skippool |
Address | 11 Wyre Road |
Town or city | Thornton, Lancashire |
Country | United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 53.862547°N 2.978312°W / 53.862547; -2.978312 |
Completed | 1830 (194 years ago) (1830) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 2 |
Bill and Linda Scott ran the hotel for over thirty years, before selling it in 2005.[citation needed]
British Prime Ministers Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair stayed at the property during the Tory Party Conferences that were held in Blackpool.[8] John Prescott has also stayed at The River House.[citation needed]
Today it is a private residence,[9] with an addition on the northern side of the property.