Cafe & Sandwich Bars, Ampleforth, North Yorkshire

LICENSED CAFE / TEA ROOMS in York for Sale.

Situated in the charming North Yorkshire village of Ampleforth which attracts thousands of visitors, walkers and cyclists, this is a thriving and well-presented tearooms and cafe with the added benefit of income-generating holiday accommodation above. A much-loved business with an excellent local reputation, it is now offered for sale, presenting an exciting opportunity for a new owner to step into a profitable venture. The cafe comfortably seats 31 diners and currently trades only five days a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 10am to 4pm. The premises benefit from being licensed to serve alcohol from 11am to 5pm - scope for this to be extended, subject to any necessary consents. Weekly takings average £5,000, reflecting both the strength of local support and the popularity of the business with visitors to this much sought-after and affluent area of North Yorkshire. The business is operated by the owner with the assistance of a small, reliable team of full and part-time staff, ensuring efficient service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The premises are held on a 15 year lease with sensible rent, providing security and affordability for a new operator. The cafe is superbly presented and well-fitted with a commercial kitchen and beautifully furbished, inviting dining area, offering a turnkey opportunity for a buyer wishing to take over with minimal disruption. Above the cafe, the accommodation has been thoughtfully converted to such a high standard that it must be seen to be appreciated, into a two bedroom holiday let, which is successfully let throughout the year and provides an additional income stream alongside the cafe trade.

Premises briefly comprise double glass fronted tea rooms seating 31 people comfortably. Open servery with a steam pressure coffee machine for all those specialist coffees. To the rear is an impressive, commercial kitchen which offers an array of high quality, catering equipment including a large extraction system. Toilet and wash hand basin. To the rear is the delightful tea gardens.

The first floor offers an impressive self-contained holiday let which has been tastefully furbished to a very high standard and which offers: lounge, dining kitchen, two super bedrooms and combined shower room.

This is a business with immediate profitability and strong foundations, but also with scope for development. Opportunities exist to:
Extend trading days and / or hours to capture breakfast, evening, or mid-week trade
Expand marketing to increase holiday let occupancy and cafe awareness
Explore new product ranges, events, or themed dining to further boost turnover

The business is well suited to:
Lifestyle buyers or family operators seeking a secure income and attractive working environment
Hospitality entrepreneurs looking to grow an established brand in a desirable location
Investors wanting a dual-income business combining food service and holiday letting

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved business with growth potential in the heart of North Yorkshire. EPC Band B.