The Bridge

Description

The property dates back to 1800 and is a detached building of sand stone construction to the main with rendering to the rear of the building and has a pitched tiled roof and has seen much renovation and investment since our clients purchased the property in 2012. Overall site size is c.0.267 acres.

Location

The Bridge is located in the small village of Kirkby Thore on the main A66 trunk route in the heart of the Eden Valley. The Lake District National Park and North Pennines are close by and the property is within easy reach of tourist attractions including Hadrian's Wall and the Settle to Carlisle Railway. The A66 provides links to Penrith to the north and North Yorkshire southbound, the M6 motorway is 9.5 miles west providing links to Carlisle, Scotland and the North West of England.

Internal Details

The building is designed to support substantial customer footfall, featuring well presented dining and bar areas capable of comfortably accommodating around 70 customers, a mezzanine area - adding vertical interest and additional usable dining or service space, as well as a large trade kitchen, fully fitted and suitable for high‑volume service, making it ideal for hospitality operators looking to reopen or repurpose the venue. Ancillary areas include: a porch, storage areas and customer wc's. The property benefits from structured cabling throughout.

External Details

The venue offers plenty of parking along with free off‑street parking for customers

Owners Accommodation

Includes a three‑bedroom owner’s residence, integrated into the property, offering valuable on‑site living or potential for conversion to guest accommodation.

The Opportunity

With The Bridge now vacant, buyers have a rare chance to acquire a versatile, character-filled property in a strategically valuable location on the A66, one of the North’s key arterial routes. The site offers several compelling redevelopment and investment possibilities. Given its size and layout—including mezzanine level, large kitchen, and owner’s accommodation—the site could suit mixed‑use concepts. Located directly on the A66, the site is well‑positioned for high‑traffic commercial uses such as: Farm shop or local produce centre Roadside retail outlet EV charging station with café Takeaway / drive‑through facility (subject to planning) The A66 is a busy trans‑Pennine route, increasing the visibility and customer base for such ventures.

Business Rates

The Rateable Value is £15,250 with effect from 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the Local Authority.