Ings, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PY

A fine detached Lakeland Guest House occupying a prominent main road location on the A591, being a long established business with excellent turnover and profits.

The property has 10 lettings bedrooms, owners 1 bedroom flat plus 1 further family/staff bedrooms, gardens and adequate parking, this is an opportunity to run your own successful business in the English Lake District. There is scope to increase business by utilising some currently unused rooms for extra letting and also making more use of digital marketing.

Originally built in the 1930's with roughcast elevations under a slated roof in the traditional Lakeland manner, Meadowcroft was substantially extended in 1986 and refurbished with 10 en suite bedrooms created together with the fine dining room and commercial kitchen etc. Now offered in good order with fantastic owners accommodation, gas central heating, dual hot water system and in clean decorative order throughout.

Step inside, and you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The guest house features a range of beautifully appointed rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and relaxation. Guests can enjoy dining in the light and airy dining room, providing space for a maximum of 24 covers. Double arched windows providing views to open countryside with fireplace between, inset gas wood burner. with its charming décor it offers a delightful space for guests to enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on their Lake District adventures. The well-equipped kitchen ensures that catering for guests is a seamless experience, with appliances of double Lineat gas oven and 6 ring gas hob and a further Turbofan electric oven, Pantheon fry plate, microwave and dishwasher. off the kitchen you will find a stock room/boiler room whcih also houses 2 Worcester gas central heating boilers and a door leads to the main guest corridor. Also off the kitchen is a utility (also used as office space by the current owners) and this supplies extra storage space and houses a refrigeration unit to enable this to become a cold room should you require.

The private living quarters provide a comfortable haven for the owners having a living room which has double doors which open onto the dining room and is dual aspect and has a log effect gas fire on an attractive slate hearth, the bedroom has handy built in wardrobes and a separate shower room comprising of WC, inset washbasin and vanity unit, shower and heated towel rail. A corridor leads from this area to the kitchen which has further handy built in cupboards and has its own access to outside and a store which is used for the owner/staff accommodation and also houses the control panels for the septic tank. On the ground floor you can also find the entrance porch which is light and airy, large entrance hall and 2 bedrooms both with en-suite and bedroom 2 having been designed for wheelchair access and has other disabled facilities.

On the first floor there is a guest lounge which could be utilised as a further letting room, bathroom with bath and shower over, WC , pedestal washbasin and WC, this bathroom can be used by owner/staff and family or even guests, depending what you choose to use the guest lounge as. Six more letting bedrooms all with en-suite can be found on this floor.
On the second floor there are 2 letting bedroom with en-suite and a family room for owners guests and a further room which could be made into an en-suite giving another letting bedroom. A separate WC and washbasin are also i this floor.

Outside there is a parking area to the front and side of Meadowcroft, lawned forecourt garden with shrubs, enclosed bin area. Large 3 roomed UPVC store to the rear of Meadowcroft, providing excellent storage or for kennelling for dogs, workshop etc.

Whether you're looking to continue the successful guest house business or seeking a tranquil family home with income potential, Meadowcroft Guest House offers an exceptional opportunity. Embrace the charm of Ings and make this enchanting property your own.

Services: Mains water, electricity and gas. New private water treatment plant installed in 2021 drainage nearby. Gas central heating installed, the property is partially double glazed.