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NORTHUMBERLAND - BAR, RESTAURANT & LETTING ROOMS
Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7JS
Ref: 49256
Offers Around
£595,000
Freehold
Key Features
Precis
Traditional country Inn within the grounds of Grade I listed Blenkinsopp Castle offering six beautifully appointed letting rooms
Location
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.
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.
Property
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.
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.
From February 2025 plans have been set into motion to convert the private dining room into a sixth letting room which our clients anticipate will achieve an additional £40,000 in profit.
ROOM SIX - LARGE FAMILY ROOM with EN SUITE.
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.
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.
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.
From February 2025 plans have been set into motion to convert the private dining room into a sixth letting room which our clients anticipate will achieve an additional £40,000 in profit.
ROOM SIX - LARGE FAMILY ROOM with EN SUITE.
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.
The Business
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, soon to be six (from Spring 2025), beautifully presented letting rooms. It is extremely 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 87% 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 are being drawn up for the addition of 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 and find that this allows them to live very comfortably from the business. There is 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.
Plans are being drawn up for the addition of 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 and find that this allows them to live very comfortably from the business. There is 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.
Tenure
FREEHOLD Offers Around £595,000 plus VAT to include fixtures and fittings and goodwill.
The Property is elected for VAT. VAT will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate on 90% of the purchase price. Purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
The Property is elected for VAT. VAT will be levied on the sale price of the freehold at the standard rate on 90% of the purchase price. Purchasers may wish to satisfy themselves with independent professional advice that this VAT may be reclaimed.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
A full Premises LIcence is held.
12:00 - 03:30 7 days a week
Current opening hours:
15:00 - 23:00 Monday to Saturday
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday
Bistro food service hours:
17:00 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday
12:00 - 20:00 Sunday
12:00 - 03:30 7 days a week
Current opening hours:
15:00 - 23:00 Monday to Saturday
12:00 - 23:00 Sunday
Bistro food service hours:
17:00 - 20:30 Monday to Saturday
12:00 - 20:00 Sunday
Services
Mains electric, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired boiler for ground floor trade areas. Private accommodation has newly installed combi boiler.
Local Authority: Northumberland Council
Rateable Value: £11,250 - the business is subject to Rural Relief
Local Authority: Northumberland Council
Rateable Value: £11,250 - the business is subject to Rural Relief