The Sun Inn, Sun Hill, A593, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HQ

The Sun Inn at Coniston is a well renowned 4* 16th Century Inn and restaurant. With an excellent location beneath the mountain of Coniston Old Man, The Sun Inn overlooks the picturesque village of Coniston.

At the centre of the Sun Inn is an excellent free of tie pub with lots of character including stone walls, oak beams and a bar made from local slate.

The Sun Inn is located in the picturesque village of Coniston, Cumbria.

Situated in the heart of the Lake District, Coniston Village lies at the northwest head of Coniston Water. The village is especially popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts primarily because of its position at the foot of one of Cumbria’s most popular fells, the Old Man of Coniston and by the western shore of Coniston Water, at five miles (eight km) long one of England’s largest lakes.

It is a village steeped in history. Its legacy of mining, literary connections, and associations with key figures like John Ruskin and Donald Campbell make it a fascinating destination.

Coniston is 15 miles from Windermere, 25 miles northeast of Barrow-in-Furness, 20 miles west of Kendal and 42 miles north of Lancaster.

The main bar has seating for c.40 covers and is full of character with exposed beams, stone flagged floors and a lovely Victorian style range which includes a back boiler making a significant contribution to the hot water, when in use.

Further trade areas include a small snug and a substantial twin bay fronted lounge with seating for a further 40 covers, which can be sub-divided by tri-fold doors to accommodate functions or private parties.

A separate purpose built dining room adds another 40 or so covers, in addition to those provided in the raised terrace and beer garden outside, where the spectacular views are enjoyed.

The former smaller first floor restaurant has been converted to The Boat Room, a games and entertainment room with pool table, darts board and large flat screen TV.

Ancillary areas include a large and extended well equipped commercial kitchen with additional storage and preparation areas, a substantial beer cellar with a 16 barrel, tilting stillage installed, boiler room, laundry, plenty storage facilities and an office.

All fixtures and fittings are to be included within the sale however, any items that are owned by a third party or personal to our clients will be exempt.

To the rear is a detached staff accommodation block, comprising of six en suite bedrooms and shared kitchenette.

All eight en suite rooms have exceptional views of the surrounding mountains and grazeable forest.

Tastefully decorated throughout, the rooms available include:

1 - Family
1 - Twin
6 - Double Rooms

The Sun Inn benefits from having excellent and much in demand outside space, lacking in many a country pub, which includes a large paved patio terrace and a grassed beer garden providing combined seating for over 120.

The beer garden also has a designated play are for younger children - perfect for families.

There is a car park which can accommodate over 12 cars with plenty of roadside parking to supplement this.

The Sun Inn is a multi-faceted opportunity with everything provided in one stunning location and presents a brilliant opportunity to acquire a long established business.

Well renowned, and supported by locals and tourists to the area, The Sun Inn would suit an owner operator but also a management team, therefore appealing to local, regional and even national multi-site operators.

The business has been operated by our clients for a number of years who are now looking to retire.

The business is owner operated with the help of a team. A list of staff can be provided upon request.

Turnover for 31.05.2024 - £732,978 with an EBITDA of c.£57,000.

Revenue Split: Wet 56.00%, Food 27.00%, Accommodation 17.00%

Full accounting information is available on request.

Monday to Sunday
11.00am - 11.00pm

The Rateable Value as at 1 April 2023 is £35,750.

Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

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