Vallum House Hotel - 73-75 Burgh Road, CARLISLE, Cumbria CA2 7NB

Vallum House is a substantial two-storey detached building with a traditional, period-style design. The property is set back from the road behind a low brick boundary wall and benefits from private driveways on either side, each providing access to on-site parking at the side and rear for approximately 12 vehicles. To the rear of the premises, there is a good-sized mature garden area with a pond.

The front elevation presents three prominent gabled dormers to the first storey. Two large bay windows on either side of the ground-floor frontage. The entrance sits slightly elevated above pavement level, accessed by steps. Ramped access is provided to the right-hand side of the property. To the rear of the property, there is a single-storey extension under a monopitch profile metal sheet roof.

Internally, the ground floor currently comprises, at the front, a bar lounge area, dining room/restaurant, leading to a reception/office, and customer WCs. To the rear, there is a kitchen and prep area, storage and staff room. The first floor provides 9 bedrooms comprising a combination of double and single rooms, with 5 being ensuite, the remainder have shared bathrooms.


Location

Carlisle is the predominant population and commercial centre for Cumbria and a large part of southwest Scotland, with a resident population of over 108,000, drawing on a wider catchment of over 380,000. The city is the principal administrative and retail centre for the area. 

Vallum House occupies a prominent position on Burgh Road, a primarily residential area, which connects directly to the A689 bypass. The A689 provides direct access from Junction 44 to the A595 and, with the southern link road scheduled for completion in Spring 2026, will offer a continuous route through to Junction 42. Vallum House sits opposite the entrance to Burgh Road Industrial Estate.


Accommodation

This property has been measured on a Gross Internal Area basis and extends to the following approximate areas:

Terms

The freehold interest is immediately available with full vacant possession. Offers are invited in the region of £395,000.


Services

The property is connected to mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. Services have not been tested, and interested parties should rely on their own investigations to confirm suitability.


Business Rates

The Valuation Office Agency website describes the property as Hotel and premises with a 2026 List Rateable Value of £10,800. The Small Business Non-Domestic multiplier for the 2026/2027 rate year is 43.2p in the £. The property qualifies for 100% business rates relief.


Planning

We understand Vallum House holds planning permission under Use Class C1 (Hotels, boarding and guest houses), but the property would be suitable for various uses, subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Interested parties should contact the Local Authority for planning enquiries.


EPC

The property benefits from an EPC showing an Energy Rating of C-71.