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The Percy Arms

Ross View, Main Road, Chatton, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 5PS
Ref: 6450532
Freehold£575,000

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Marslie McGregor
Marslie McGregorSenior Business Agent - Pubs & Restaurants
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At a glance

  • Restaurant & Bar c.105 Covers
  • 5 Luxury En suite Letting Bedrooms
  • Turnover to March 2025 - £716k net of VAT
  • Decorated to a Very High Standard
  • Function Room and External Seating
  • Parking for 22 Cars - Energy Rating D
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Ref: 6450532

The Percy Arms

Description

The Percy Arms is a large luxurious traditional pub hotel offering overnight stays and breaks, outstanding fresh and locally sourced food as well as handcrafted drinks. With five exceptional bedrooms boasting ensuites unique country cottage styling and large super king sized beds, the Percy Arms has been decorated to a very high standard and is frequented by many locals and visitors to the area achieving excellent reviews on multiple websites. The menus take inspiration from both rural and coastal surroundings, offering traditional homemade dishes striving to source ingredients as locally as possible. The food truly is worth travelling for. The fantastic team are trained in helping pair dishes with the appropriate drinks and fine wines. The attractive stone building, was originally a Victorian coaching Inn and part of the Duke of Northumberland’s estate, and is deceptively larger than its cottagey looks. For further information on The Percy Arms offering, please see the business' dedicated website: Percy Arms Chatton .

Location

The Percy Arms is situated in the heart of rural Northumberland, in the village of Chatton, with views out to the Cheviot hills. The property is located within close proximity to the A1, providing excellent access to Morpeth which is 37 miles south and Berwick Upon Tweed 20 miles to the north. The coast is 15 miles to the east with the towns of Bamburgh and Seahouses, with the Northumberland National Park six miles to the west. There are seven golf courses within easy reach and many fine walks to be enjoyed in and around the village of Chatton itself, with elevated viewpoints over the surrounding countryside. Being in close proximity to the spectacular coastline of the North East, National Park, historic Castles and Stately homes, The Percy Arms is the perfect place to explore everything the region has to offer.

Internal Details

The ground floor level comprises of a bar area with seating comprising a mixture of sofas, tables, chairs and an open fireplace. Through the bar are further dining areas with seating for c.40 covers plus standing, as well as two private dining areas for up to 24 guests in one and 16 in another, plus a 50 seat function room.

Fixtures & Fittings

We have been advised that the majority of the fixtures and fittings are owned outright and will be included in the sale, subject to an inventory.

Ancillary Areas

Commercial grade kitchen, cellar, cold room, storage, office as well as customer WCs.

Letting Accommodation

There are five ensuite letting bedrooms, all individually styled to a high standard. All rooms feature a super king size bed with some rooms being able to accommodate additional beds to make them into family rooms. All rooms have a TV, hospitality tray and ensuite with bath and shower facilities.

External Details

To the front of the property is a beer garden with benches for outdoor seating. There is parking to the side and rear for 22 cars.

The Opportunity

The Percy Arms presents a fantastic opportunity for an owner operator to replicate the way in which the business is currently operated. Equally, it could prove a solid acquisition for an expanding regional operator looking to grow their portfolio. Benefitting from a number of income streams, and with trade from both locals and tourists, the business is already well established with excellent reviews and good reputation.

Staff

The business is currently operated under management.

Trading Information

We have been advised that turnover for year end March 2025 is £716k net of VAT. Trading Profit & Loss Accounts will be provided to seriously interested parties on request.

Trading Hours

Monday & Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12.00noon to 10.00pm Thursday – Sunday 8.30am to 10.00pm

Business Rates

The Rateable Value as of 1 April 2023 is £38,000. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local Authority.

Regulatory

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