The White Horse Inn

Description

A quintessential village inn with three stylish en suite B&B rooms, serving fantastic drinks and homemade food with a friendly welcome.

Location

Located on West End, the main road running through the highly desired and affluent village of Ampleforth, which sits on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park and north of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The English Heritage site, Byland Abbey is less that three miles west of the pub and welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The village is easily accessible via the A19 and A170 which provides access to popular market towns such as Thirsk and Helmsley. The Cathedral City of York is only circa 20 miles south.

Internal Details

The main ground floor trading area is split in to a number of different rooms. As you come through the main entrance, immediately in front and to the left is a bar for c. 35 customers (including c.15 covers for diners), frequented and well supported by locals and to the right is a cosy snug area for six. The dining room is split into two sections, the first room has capacity for up to 16 customers, and through an open doorway is a slightly more modern and contemporary room able to hold up to 10 customers, which is often booked for small functions/occasions. Ancillary areas include, a fully equipped commercial grade catering kitchen, beer cellar and customer toilets.

Fixtures & Fittings

Fixtures & fittings are included with the exception of items that are personal to our clients.

Letting Accommodation

At first floor level are three newly decorated and well appointed bed & breakfast rooms, all of which are doubles with ensuite facilities. The former residents lounge has recently been converted into further letting accommodation comprising one bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. This could equally be utilised as owners accommodation.

External Details

The property benefits from a newly refurbished rear terrace with seating for circa 25 customers, serviced by a newly installed outside bar. There is parking for circa 20 vehicles on a newly tarmaced car park to the rear.

Owners Accommodation

There is a self-contained letting bedroom with kitchen and bathroom which could be utilised as owners accommodation.

The Opportunity

The White Horse Inn provides an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator to take on a business which benefits from security of income via food, beverage and accommodation income. It's location in an affluent village setting means it is well supported by local customers, but also benefits from lots of tourist trade, particularly in the summer months.

Staff

The business is currently run by a husband & wife team who are accompanied by a team of staff. Further details can be provided on request.

Trading Information

The business has performed well since re-opening post-covid and management accounts for the period 20.07.2021 - 31.03.2022 show a net turnover of c.£158,000. Full accounts can be provided to seriously interested parties on request. Historic, pre-covid trading information is also available.

Trading Hours

Monday - 5.00pm to 8.30pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday - 5.30pm to 10.30pm Thursday - 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 5.30pm to 10.30pm Friday and Saturday - 12.00pm to 11.00pm Sunday - 12.00pm to 9.00pm

Tenure

The property is held on a free of tie lease, on fully repairing & insuring terms, commencing 20th July 2021. The Landlord is a local individual. The passing rent is £29,067 per annum, payable monthly in advance.

Business Rates

The Rateable Value as per the April 2017 list is £11,000. Confirmation of actual Rates payable should be sought by the local authority.

Regulatory

Premises Licence