The Flask Inn, Blacksmiths Hill, Nr. Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO22 4QH

A family owned 18th Century Coaching Inn in popular tourist setting on North East Yorkshire coast.

Very well presented and maintained, the freehold interest in The Flask Inn has been in the same family for around 40 years.

The Flask occupies a convenient roadside position on the A171 in the civil parish of Fylingdales, between Whitby (c.8 miles North) and Scarborough (c.11 miles South) on the North Yorkshire Heritage coast and within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

The pub is adjacent to The Blacksmiths Boutique B&B (also offered For Sale through Christie & Co ref. 6445118) as well as a 52 pitch Holiday Park - door is a petrol filling station, which encourages passing trade to stop.

The main trade area is arranged over the ground floor decorated in a traditional style and extremely well maintained, briefly comprising a main bar and restaurant, small snug area and a separate breakfast room.

Ancillary areas include a large, fully equipped commercial grade catering kitchen with prep area, plus various storage areas as well as customer toilets.

Fixtures and fittings are included with the exception of those personal to our client.

There are nine well appointed ensuite letting bedrooms which are AA 4* rated. Three bedrooms are located on ground floor, four on the first floor and a further two at second floor level.

The pub benefits from a large trade garden with picnic style seating as well as a children's outdoor play area.

The sellers also own a four acre field which can be made available by separate negotiation.

There is a one bedroom owner's/manager's flat at first floor level.

The Flask Inn provides an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic operator to capitalise on a huge amount of potential trade.

Situated in an incredibly popular tourist area, the pub stands to benefit hugely from the predicted post-lockdown staycation boom.

The close proximity to the adjacent holiday park means there is a captive audience to cater to.

Until early in 2023, the the pub was let to an operator tenant and we therefore do not have sight of trade performance from 2017 - 2022. However, our clients are now operating the pub having reopened on 3 March 2023. Turnover (inclusive of VAT) for the 7 months to 6 November 2023 was £333,000, split approximately 31% Bed & Breakfast, 38% Wet and 31% Dry sales.

Prior to leasing the pub out, the sellers operated it themselves and turnover for year ended 31 March 2016 was £413,730 and turnover for year ended 31 March 2015 was £407,805.

The Rateable Value as of 1 April 2023 is £4,500. Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

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