Pictures: Merton Hotel, Hereford, to be turned into social housing

Merton Hotel, in Commercial Road, has more recently been used as temporary accommodation for homeless people.

But it has previously been a popular hotel over the years after it was built in 1890, according to Travel Weekly.

The long-established city centre hotel includes 14 en-suite letting bedrooms, a bar, restaurant, and functions room with capacity for 70 people.

Outside there is a patio beer garden, while a manager's suite is also included.

Vennture, the Christian charity behind the street pastors, has now bought the hotel.

Artist impression of what the housing will look like in Merton Hotel

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It will give the charity's street presence teams an operating hub and provide housing for struggling families.

Over the next two years, Vennture wants to create 15 fresh-start homes across its two sites as part of its plans to provide a fresh start for families coming out of difficulties.

The other site is at the former vicarage, in Vicarage Road, Hereford.

Pictures of artist impressions shows a fresh new look for the hotel.

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Families will have refurbished rooms with a modern style.

The photos show white and grey interior with a homely feel.

Vennture wants to raise £1.5m to allow it to create the fresh start homes.

Visit its website and make a one-off or regular donation here, and for further information email enquiries@vennture.org.uk.