Allanton Inn

Description

The former coaching Inn, dating from the 18th Century, is a category B Listed building of traditional stone construction under a pitch and slate roof. The accommodation is on ground and first floor levels.

Location

The Allanton Inn is located in the village of Allanton. A charming conservation village, close to the towns of Duns and transport hub Berwick-upon-Tweed, within the beautiful rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders, a historic region dotted with stately homes, castles and battlefields. Allanton lies six miles from the English Border, the gateway to Scotland, in the heart of the part of south east Scotland historically called “The Merse”. The Allanton Inn is prominently situated in the main street of the village. The accessible location of the Inn is just over one hour's drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Internal Details

Upon entering from the main road, the front door leads into the entrance hallway to the bar and restaurant area. The main bar area is complete with bar and gantry with draught taps and a selection of wines and spirits accommodating c.45 seated. The additional/private dining room can can seat c.20 guests. There is a fully fitted commercial kitchen located to the rear of the bar service area. Ladies and gents toilets are located at the front entrance to the main bar area.

Fixtures & Fittings

The entire venue has been meticulously fitted out. A trade inventory will be provided as part of a due diligence process.

The Opportunity

As well as seven high quality letting rooms, the Allanton Inn has kept its traditional feel and nature of a historic coaching Inn with the lounge bar and restaurant offering guests a modern and charming stay. The Allanton Inn has been owned and operated for over 14 years and during this time the owners have extensively refurbished and modernised the Inn to an exceptional standard. Highly rated on Trip Advisor, Booking.com and Open Table being recently awarded Travellers Choice 2023.

Staff

The business is operated on a management basis with an experienced team with a pool of full and part-time staff. A staff list will be provided to genuine interested parties as part of any due diligence process.

Trading Information

The financial year end for the business is November and the turnover for 2024 was approximately £680,000 net of VAT, and increase of 9% YOY. The trade split circa. 55% food, 25% bar sales and 25% accommodation. Full certified accounts will be made available to genuinely interested parties after a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

The business trades seven days.

Development Potential

There is the opportunity to develop the former fire station/stables building and land to the rear for an additional six bedrooms. Planning consent was granted pre-covid but has now lapsed.

Planning Permissions

Planning Consent was granted 19/00988/FUL in November 2019 to convert the former fire station to two letting suites, plus, erect a four bedroom annexe.

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £28,000 as of 1 April 2023. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.

Regulatory

Premises Licence