The Fleece at Ruleholme, Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NF

The Fleece at Ruleholme is a luxury hotel with dining and function facilities in Cumbria. Situated near the village of Irthington, the property boasts a country charm whilst being conveniently located just off the A689 between Carlisle and Brampton.

The property has gone under an extensive redevelopment in recent years, with planning permission being granted in 2018 for the new 23-bedroom venue with improved restaurant and function facilities, which replaced the previous 9-bedroom venue on site. The premises is currently held under a lease agreement to the landlords management company which can be separately acquired as part of the transaction.

The Fleece at Ruleholme has been built out and finished to a high specification, with a particular focus on high quality local materials being used on the two-storey building, both externally and internally. Westmorland Green roof slates have been laid on the roof, whilst Elterwater dressed stone has been used externally.

The property is 25,295 sq ft (2,350 sq m) and sits on a 1.21 acre site.

Location
The Fleece at Ruleholme is ideally situated for access to the Lake District National Park and the Hadrian's Wall path, the latter of which is just 2 miles to the north, near the village of Irthington. The property is located just off the A689, 6 miles from Junction 44 of the M6 Motorway. Carlisle city centre is 7 miles to the west, whilst the market town of Brampton is 2.5 miles to the east. Carlisle Lake District Airport is situated just 0.5 miles west of the property.

The City of Carlisle has a residential population of 75,000, a wider city population of around 108,000 and an estimated catchment population of 235,000. As well as being the dominant shopping location, it is also the administrative centre in Cumbria and the Borders. Carlisle is situated on the West Coast mainline, providing access to London Euston and Glasgow.

Accommodation
There are 23 bedrooms at the property, all with en-suites, which have been finished to a high specification with oak beam detailing, farmhouse style doors and Lakeland stone feature walls. The bedrooms vary from classic rooms to superior rooms and larger suites.
Room Specifications:
* Junior Suites
* Superior Rooms
* Classic Rooms

Dining & Function
Facilities
There are 3 dedicated dining areas at the Fleece, which offer fine dining,
formal dining and afternoon tea experiences. The Bridge Restaurant
provides fine dining opportunities for visitors and guests to the venue,
boasting a theatre kitchen with french rotisseries, whilst the Oak Room
and Bar & Lounge provides a more formal dining experience. The sky lit
atrium, an attractive design feature within the building, is also available
for afternoon tea and light snacks.
The property is an established wedding venue and offers the open plan
Hadrian's suite, which can also be devided into two separate rooms and
benefits from a private veranda externally with beautiful views over the
open countryside. The Hadrian's suite can also be used for corporate
events and can be hired exclusively.
Covers:
* The Bridge Restaurant: 45 covers
* The Oak Room: 50 covers
* Bar and Lounge: 40 covers
* Hadrian's Suite: 200 covers

Rateable Value
The property has a rateable value of £77,750. Prospective purchasers looking to occupy the whole should liaise directly with Cumberland Council Rates Department to verify the exact rates payable - Tel .
Energy Performance Certificate
The property has an EPC Rating of B31 and a copy of the certificate is available upon application.
Proposal
The property is available to purchase on a freehold basis to include business goodwill and fixtures & fittings for offers in excess of £2,500,000 exclusive. Additionally, a five bedroom residential property adjacent to The Fleece At Ruleholme can be acquired separately.