Blenkinsopp Castle Country Inn, Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JS

Blenkinsopp Castle Country Inn is located within Blenkinsopp Castle Country Park. The park comprises a retirement home development and the Grade I listed Blenkinsopp Castle, a 19th century country mansion incorporating the remains of a 14th century Tower House. With ancient and historic origins, the Inn is a veritable treasure trove of architectural features. The property is approximately one mile south of Greenhead between Brampton and Haltwhistle in the county of Northumbria and is within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. It offers stunning, panoramic views of the Northumberland countryside. Blenkinsopp Castle Country Park lies just off the A69 which provides easy access to Carlisle westbound and Hexham and Newcastle eastbound, and links to the national motorway network.

The property is of stone construction over two storeys to the main under a pitched slate roof . It is set in 0.8 of an acre of private land.

TRADE AREAS
MAIN ENTRANCE leading to open plan BAR and RESTAURANT AREA with the bar offering cosy sofa and stool seating for 10. The restaurant provides 20 covers and has carpeted flooring (with wood flooring to bar area), wood constructed BAR SERVERY with well-equipped back bar, exposed stone walls with original ceiling timbers and joists and a roaring fire which creates a lovely warm ambience. The restaurant and bar area is beautifully appointed throughout with modern decor, furnishings and lighting.

TRADE KITCHEN of a good size and well equipped with catering equipment and effects. Separate PANTRY and STOREROOM, REFRIGERATION ROOM leading to on level CELLAR.

Private DINING ROOM which is a beautifully appointed room offering sofa and loose dining seating for 20. It features a brick fireplace and log burner, French doors leading to an external patio, exposed ceiling timbers and an overhead projector and TV. This area is used for private dining and conferences.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor and comprising: LOUNGE with Velux window and fireplace with electric log burner. FITTED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. Good sized BATHROOM with walk-in shower and freestanding bath. 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one of which has an EN SUITE BATHROOM.

LETTING ROOMS
Five individually styled, ground floor, luxury rooms which are decorated and furnished to a very high standard, each offering a cosy and inviting space.
ROOM ONE - DOUBLE BEDROOM with EN SUITE featuring private decking area
ROOM TWO - TWIN ROOM with EN SUITE featuring private decking area
ROOM THREE - DOUBLE ROOM with EN SUITE featuring private decking area
ROOM FOUR - FAMILY ROOM with EN SUITE
ROOM FIVE - FAMILY ROOM with EN SUITE
All rooms are equipped with TVs, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities.

EXTERNAL
Raised PATIO AREA with pergola offering seating for 8. Additional patio area offering seating for 40.

Lawned TRADE GARDEN with picnic style benches for 30 and a sizeable CAR PARK to accommodate 50 vehicles.

The business has a Motor Caravan Club Certificate of Exemption to allow 5 motor homes on the car park.

TWO OUTBUILDINGS plus BOILER ROOM.

Our clients have operated the Blenkinsopp Castle Inn for 12 years and have created a well-established restaurant and bar which offers an excellent, locally sourced British menu, real ales and fine wines. In addition, the Inn has five beautifully presented letting rooms. It is popular with walkers and cyclists visiting Hadrian's Wall and the North Pennines as well as with residents of the large retirement community within the park. Occupancy levels are in the region of 70+% in season with rooms ranging from £145 to £190 per night. The business enjoys much repeat trade and has built up good relations with various walking group companies.
Plans have been drawn up for 3 lodges to the rear of the property.
Our clients currently run the Inn as a lifestyle business and open seasonally (March to October) for a limited number of hours. This offers huge potential for growth through extending the Inn's opening hours and offering a lunch/all-day menu and hosting weddings and private events. The Inn sits in a prime location on the A69 and within close proximity to a range of tourist attractions. It also benefits from on-site trade from the residents within the park. Net sales for the year ending December 2023 is £305,191 with full trade accounts being made available upon request.