Cumbria - Historic Village Inn Located In Lakeland Countryside

The Tower Bank Arms is found in the centre of the village, next door to Beatrix Potter's beloved Hill Top, with walks in all directions from the door. It is renowned for its charming simplicity. Our clients have operated the business for 17 years and have now decided it is time to sell and retire. The business trades as a public house with letting rooms and offers a bed and breakfast service to guests as well as a lunch and evening menu for the general public, offering home cooked and locally sourced food. There are many B&Bs and self-catering cottages nearby. The current owners have established the business with a very loyal customer base and enjoy much repeat business with both locals and visitors. They also welcome customers from all over the world. The letting rooms are all let via their own website ( with no booking agents and therefore no commission paid. There is scope for increased sales by extending the current food service and opening hours; at present, the operators close for approximately 34 days per year. This is a perfect and rare opportunity for a local multiple operator or a motivated individual or a couple to take on this thriving business. It is a Member of the Cumbria Tourist Board, has a 4* Inn rating with VisitEngland and is featured in The Good Beer Guide and The Good Pub Guide.

A full premises licence is held for the retail of alcohol 11:00 till 23:00 seven days a week.

Current opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 12.00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12.00 - 22.30

Oil fired central heating. Calor Gas cylinders for cooking. Mains water, electricity and drainage.

LEASEHOLD £190,000 to include goodwill and fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition. 

Tower Bank Arms is held on a 12 year National Trust lease which commenced on the 7th May 2015 on full repairing and insuring terms excluding roof and structural walls. Rent is £46,000 per annum plus VAT. Reviews every 4 years. Free of tie. The cost of the building insurance is paid by the Landlord and charged back to the tenant. The property is subject to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Our client advises that The National Trust are happy to discuss extending the lease with the new proposed tenant.

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.