The Red Cow

Description

A two storey, brick built thatched property with an attached barn conversion containing the five well appointed letting rooms The property is set in its own grounds of c.0.75 acre with c.40 parking spaces and ample external trade space. The property has been tastefully renovated throughout, whilst keeping several of the original features including large open fireplaces and exposed beams.

Location

The Red Cow is nestled amongst thatched cottages in the pretty village of Chrishall, just South of Cambridge between Saffron Walden and Royston in east Hertforshire. The property is a picture-perfect thatched pub that is well supported by the affluent local community and draws customers from several local towns and villages.

Internal Details

Public areas - Main bar with wood burning stove, exposed oak beams and space for c.20 covers. Dining/restaurant area - an inviting space highlighting the original features of the property and space for a further 40 covers Barn with five letting rooms - beautifully styled bedrooms with lofted ceilings, traditional features and stunning en suite bathrooms. Ground floor beer cellar There is a small shop on site selling locally produced goods, a good addition to the turnover. Well equipped commercial kitchen with a separate wash up/prep area, laundry and store rooms Ladies, gents WC's

Fixtures & Fittings

We are advised that all trade fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included (inventory provided once deal is agreed)

Letting Accommodation

Five very attractive, en suite letting rooms with king size beds and accompanied with all the modern luxuries you would expect. The rooms appeal to the corporate market during the week and leisure customers on the weekend, visiting the stunning local area. Average room rate achieved is c.£100 a night B&B.

External Details

Car park with space for c.40 vehicles. Trade garden to the front of the property with seating for c.80

Owners Accommodation

Located over the first floor and includes a bedroom/store, lounge, bathroom, kitchenette and office.

The Opportunity

The Red Cow is a well established business, trading as a country dining pub, it consistently offers a quality level of service and high standards of food and accommodation to retain its continuing popularity. The business's reputation has been built steadily over the years backed up by an excellent team of staff that could smoothly transfer to a new owner. A new operator would immediately benefit from the pub's excellent reputation and steady stream of clientele.

Staff

Some staff will need to be transferred under TUPE. A list of staff will be made available to seriously interested parties.

Trading Information

Net turnover for a typical non Covid effected year is in excess of £520k. Further more detailed account information can be made available to seriously interested parties.

Trading Hours

Open seven days a week (no food on a Monday)

Business Rates

Rateable value of £15,000 (payable is c.half of this)

Regulatory

Premises licence