Lake Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3DE

Location

The premises occupy a prime position on Lake Road, just metres from the ever-popular Bowness Bay and the shores of Lake Windermere. This highly desirable location benefits from strong pedestrian footfall from all directions, with a constant flow of visitors drawn to the area throughout the year. Surrounded by established hospitality, retail and leisure businesses, the property sits within one of the Lake District's busiest tourist destinations, providing an excellent trading position for a customer-focused business looking to benefit from both year-round tourism and the area's strong local appeal.

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire the lease of a popular and well-positioned ice cream parlour in a highly desirable Lake District location, situated just a stone's throw from the shores of Lake Windermere. The business occupies an excellent trading position within an area attracting substantial numbers of visitors throughout the year, alongside a strong local customer base, making it particularly well suited to the leisure and tourism market. The property is now becoming available outside the same family for the first time in just under a century, creating a genuinely rare opportunity to secure a long-established premises in this sought-after location.

The premises have recently undergone an extensive renovation and are presented to a high standard throughout, with new fixtures and fittings creating a modern, attractive and welcoming customer environment. With significant investment already made into the premises, an incoming operator has the opportunity to take over a well-presented and established business without the need for substantial initial refurbishment. The combination of its sought-after location, quality fit-out, long-standing family history and proximity to one of the Lake District's most popular destinations makes this an excellent opportunity for an experienced operator or someone seeking an exciting lifestyle business in the heart of the Lakes.

Accommodation Text

The premises are of attractive traditional stone construction and are arranged over two levels, combining the character of a Lake District property with a clean, modern and well-maintained interior. The ground floor provides an open-plan customer seating and serving area, creating a welcoming and practical space for day-to-day trading, with additional customer seating available on the upper floor to maximise capacity. The upper level also incorporates useful office accommodation, providing a separate area for administration and management away from the main trading space. Overall, the property is presented in excellent order throughout and offers a well-planned, ready-to-operate premises in a highly desirable location.

Services

Mains water and electric connected

EPC Information

B-45

Lease Terms

The business is offered for sale by way of an assignment of the existing lease, providing an incoming operator with the opportunity to take over the premises and continue trading from this established location. The current passing rent is £40,000 per annum, with the property held on a 10-year lease commencing 1 June 2026. A copy of the existing lease can be made available to genuinely interested parties upon request, providing further details of the lease terms and obligations.

VAT

All prices quoted are exclusive of VAT but may be liable.