18th Century Coaching Inn for sale in Keswick

This property is marketed by:
Colliers

Key Features

• Attractive and Renowned 18th Century Coaching Inn
• Ideal opportunity to develop the current business or create self-catering.
• Picturesque trading location in the heart of the Lake District National Park
• 23 en suite letting bedrooms
• Extensive Public Areas including the renowned “Riverside Bar”
• Substantial site area extending to approaching 5 acres
• Forecast Net Turnover to year end 30 November 2023 - £980,545
• Offers in the region of £1,500,000 - Freehold

Location:

Scafell Hotel is located in the small village of Rosthwaite in the Lake District National Park. Its backdrop of Lakeland fells including Great Gable, Dale Head, High Spy, Scafell Pike and Great End provide a particular attraction to seasoned fell walkers whilst its close proximity to the banks of the River Derwent, along Langstrath or up the Watendlath, appeal equally to those seeking a gentler stroll. The shores of Derwent Water, “The Queen of the Lakes”, lie further up the valley whilst the Honister Pass, at the head of Borrowdale, links to the lakes of Loweswater, Buttermere and Crummoch.

The Property is situated approximately six and a half miles south of the market town of Keswick, Situated between the famous Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwent Water, it has become the major centre for tourism in the northern Lake District. This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around lake Derwent Water.

The Property:

The Scafell Hotel comprises a detached hotel building that has been extended and reconfigured on a number of occasions. The Hotel is set in its own grounds that extend to approximately 1.96 hectares (4.82 acres) in total on a split site. The original building was constructed during the early 18th century as a residential dwelling prior to being used as a coaching inn. Since the current owner’s acquisition in 1971 the Property has been extended and reconfigured to provide 23 en suite letting bedrooms, a range of public areas within the main Hotel together with the Riverside Bar which was extended in the 1990s and adjoins the Hotel. The original building is of Lakeland stone elevations beneath pitched slate roofs with the extensions being sympathetically constructed.

Public Areas:

The Hotel entrance is to the side of the Property and leads into the Hotel Reception with counter and seating for four persons.

• The Residents’ Lounge has sofas and soft chairs seating circa 10 guests and the room is centred around a large open fire.
• The Cocktail Bar is the formal bar used in conjunction with the restaurant and for hotel guests seeking a relaxed drink. It has its own bar servery and open fire and has seating, as set out, for around 30 persons.
• The Sun Lounge is a relaxed lounge with wicker furniture seating 10 guests and can be accessed from the main hallway, residents’ lounge and the cocktail bar.
• The Sun Lounge and Cocktail Bar could at one time be accessed from the front of the hotel via a separate entrance, which could be reinstated, and leads out onto the front lawn.
• The Restaurant comprises a large open plan space and is able to seat up to 60 covers in total.
• The Riverside Bar has a separate entrance to the opposite side of the Property and is a traditional locals’ and walkers’ bar providing a range of real ales and food all day. It has a large bar servery and has seating for approximately 50.
• There are ladies’ and gentlemen’s toilet facilities situated by the reception and also in the Riverside Bar.