Townfoot, Alston, Cumbria, ., CA9

Internal Details

Alston House hotel is approached by steps up from the road, leading to a vestibule and generous reception hall with original features including fireplace with gas fire and hammered copper surround. To the left is the breakfast room seating circa 20 with opening through to residents seating/lounge area, with seating a further 25. There is an L-shaped servery and has this area has its own entrance. To the right of the reception hall are the bar and restaurant seating approximately 100. It offers various seating areas, formal dining and large screen TV area for sport. Stairs lead to all floors including the cellar accessed via the reception hall. Ancillary areas include: Spacious catering kitchen with non-slip floor, fridge room and walk-in fridge, store room, dry goods room, pot wash, laundry room, office and beer cellar.

Fixtures and Fittings

These are included with the exception of items that belong to the seller.

Hotel Bedrooms

All bedrooms are located on the first and second floors, with nine lettings bedrooms overall (five doubles, one twin and three family rooms). All have en suites, either a bath and/or shower, and the usual TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

External

There is an area of parking immediately to the front of the hotel with a larger car park on the other side of the main road. The gardens are extensive and attractive with a newly created outside dining area.

Private Accommodation

Situated on the on the top floor and accessed via the main stairs is the owner's apartment, offering kitchen, living room and one bedroom with en suite.

Additional Information

Having enjoyed the many years at Alston House hotel, the owners are now looking forward to a well earned retirement which leaves an opportunity for new owners to come in and place their own stamp on the business. There are a number of areas of potential growth including: • Further dining during the week • Weddings (may involve some light configuration internally) • Reintroduction of separate cafe • Further potential for expansion of accommodation, subject to obtaining planning consent Trading Information Turnover year ending 2023 £435,491 Turnover year ending 2022 £485,242 Adjusted Net Profits allowing for owners personal expenses: Year Ending 2023 £158,633. Further trading information will be made available to seriously interested parties. Business Rates Confirmation of business rates payable should be obtained from the local authority.