1863 Restaurant and Rooms, Elm House, High Street, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2NH

An opportunity to purchase an outstanding freehold detached property centrally located in Pooley Bridge and successfully trading as an established eight luxury bedroom hotel with a highly acclaimed award-winning licenced restaurant providing 38 covers.

Planning consent is approved to construct a detached 3 bedroom ancillary house within the grounds for occupancy by the business owner or business staff.

Situated within the Lake District National Park, recently voted a UNESCO World Heritage site and nestling on the northern shores of Ullswater surrounded by the iconic fells, Pooley Bridge is conveniently located approximately 6 miles south west of Penrith and junction 40 of the M6, 15 miles from Keswick and 24 miles from Ambleside. The famous picturesque village is an all year round tourist honey pot and provides a wide range of amenities being surrounded by breath taking countryside with excellent local walks, cycle routes, pony rides from the local trekking centre and water sports available on Ullswater with its award winning iconic cruise steamers which sail from the nearby Pooley Bridge pier. There is a regular bus service and several public car parks.

This is a retirement sale by the present owners following 16 years of successful trading including rebranding in 2016 as "1863 Restaurant With Rooms" and represents an ideal purchase for either investors or owner operators who are seeking a lifestyle change in a stunningly beautiful location and renowned tourist destination.
 

Main Accommodation  

Ground Floor:
Reception | Restaurant Bar | 38 Cover Dining Room | Kitchens | Preparation Rooms | WC Facilities. 

First Floor:
Five En-suite Guest Bedrooms. 

Second Floor:
Two Guest Junior Suites 

Ground Floor Annexe:
One Bedroom Guest Apartment | Potential Additional Guest Apartment. 

Outside:
Gardens | Landscaped Terrace | Nine Parking Spaces | Garage | Stores. 

Trading Figures
Certified accounts are available for seriously interested prospective buyers. There is potential to revise the existing business operation subject to obtaining all necessary consents. 

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. 

Tenure
Freehold. 

Planning Consent
Planning consent is approved under reference 7/2021/3006 for the dismantling of the garage and construction of an ancillary detached three bedroom house for occupancy by the business owner or business staff. 

Rateable Value
£29,150. 

Viewings
By appointment with Hackney & Leigh's Keswick office. 

Directions
Leave the M6 motorway at junction 40 and proceed onto the A66. At the roundabout by the Rheged centre turn left and proceed onto the A592 and turn left at the road junction leading into Pooley Bridge. Proceed across the bridge and bear left then continue ahead and the property is located opposite the church. 

Price
Offers in the region of £1,950,000 are invited for the freehold interest and good will. Contents and stock are available by separate negotiation.