Historic Ruthin Castle hotel has gone back on the market - just 18 months after it was last sold.
In September 2019 it was announced the hotel and spa with Royal connections was sold through Colliers International to a new company.
There was secrecy around the deal at the time.
The accounts for Ruthin Castle Estates Ltd show its shares were bought by the Ruby Hotel Collection Holdings Ltd with Noreen Rabani listed as director.
Now the Grade II Listed site - where around 100 staff are employed - has gone on the market with Savills for £5.2m.
The site includes the 58 bedroom imposing hotel and historic estate, of approximately 30 acres.
The original castle dates back to 1277 when it was created by Dafydd, brother of Prince Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, for King Edward I of England in 1277.
It was captured by Owain Glyndwr in the 1400s and Royalist troops during the Civil War.
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Oliver Cromwell later ordered that the fine stone castle walls be dismantled. It was rebuilt from 1826 after being purchased by the wealthy Myddleton family.
The castle was later sold to become a private clinic for the investigation of treatment of obscure illnesses before being bought in the 1960s at auction and getting converted into a hotel.
Its notable guests include Prince Charles.
Tom Cunningham, hotels director at Savills, comments: “With a significant lack of stock in the market for historic hotels such as Ruthin Castle, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire an exceptional asset in an unrivalled location.
"With the building dating back to the 13th century and occupying a prime hilltop position, we expect to see good levels of interest in what is rare, standout property.”
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Savills said: "The property is Grade II* Listed and dates to the 13th century, originally known as The Red Castle in the Great Marsh, and is steeped with history having passed through the hands of monarchs and noble families prior to its conversion into a hotel in the mid-20th century.
"Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa comprises 58 en-suite bedrooms and suites, Library Bar, Bertie’s Restaurant, conferencing and events space and the Bazaar Spa nestled within 26.8 acres of Parkland with external car parking spaces."