The Queens Head, 15 Front Street, Glanton, Alnwick, NE66 4AP

The Queens Head is a traditional, two-storey detached public house built in stone, featuring four double en-suite letting bedrooms. The property combines period charm with trading areas finished to a high standard and well-appointed living accommodation above.

The village of Glanton is located just off the A697 and just a few miles east of the edge of the Northumberland National Park, home to the Cheviot Hills and some stunning scenery including one of the world’s largest dark sky parks.

Located in close proximity to the highly desirable market town of Alnwick, renowned for its iconic Castle and Gardens. Alnwick lies approximately 10 miles (16 minutes) to the east, while the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just a short drive beyond, offering some of the UK’s most spectacular coastal scenery.

The coastline, the castles, wonderful scenery, quaint villages and proximity to The Scottish Borders and road access to both Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne, make the Queens Head ideally situated to capitalise on the huge volume of tourism and leisure business in the region.

The pub comprises a bar with servery, tables and chairs and a feature stove, and this room gives open plan access to two further rooms, both currently set up as pool rooms however these could be converted to additional dining/restaurant areas if required, which would enable in excess of 60 covers comfortably across the ground floor. At the rear is a dining room providing access to the rear beer garden.

At the rear of the pub is a further utility room, which is currently used for laundry, and the commercial kitchen which is of a very good size with a good selection of cooking, washing and refrigeration appliances, as well as ample prep areas, sinks and storage.

We have been advised that the fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included in the sale, subject to an inventory. Items personal to the sellers are excluded.

The four double letting rooms are on the first floor and are all very spacious and well presented in a contemporary style with modern, fully tiled en suite bathrooms which are finished to a high standard.

There is car parking to the front and a southerly facing lawned beer garden to the rear.

On the first floor is a very good sized and well appointed apartment which comprises a big lounge-sitting room, a kitchen/breakfast room with fitted units and integrated appliances, a double bedroom with a further single bedroom, walk in wardrobe and a large family bathroom. It also has the added benefit of some lovely rural views across the rolling hills of Northumberland.

The Queens Head presents a fantastic opportunity for an operator to take on a well-established public house in the village of Glanton near Alnwick. With an impressive 4.6-star Google rating, a feature on the the ITV series VERA and a prime location close to major attractions this pub is ideally positioned to capture strong tourist trade.

There is excellent scope to grow the food and accommodation offering, supported by a spacious catering kitchen and four generously sized letting bedrooms all of which are fitted to a high standard. This creates a solid platform for expansion and increased revenue, making it an attractive proposition for an ambitious operator.

The pub has had been occupied by the same operator for 12 years for only 5 days a week.

Monday: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Rateable Value is £3,500 with effect from 1 April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.

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