The Fox & Hounds
Descripción
Dating back to 1555, The Fox & Hounds at Ainthorpe is a traditional country Inn set in the heart of the North York Moors. Offering 10 comfortable ensuite bedrooms, a popular bar and restaurant with 113 covers plus spacious outdoor seating, as well as doorstep access to local footpaths, national trails, bridleways and cycle routes. The characterful building boasts historic features such as open fireplaces, beams, flagstones, restored parquet flooring and ornate tiles. Outside, there is a large range of out-buildings, all in good structural condition, parking for 50 cars with infrastructure in place for EV charging and designated cycle parking. There are four camping pods in situ, with a bespoke amenity building and Full Planning Consent for a further eight pods.Ubicación
The property is located inside The North York Moors National Park with a picturesque setting, offering expansive and dramatic parkland views. It is less than 10 miles from Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast. Other local tourist hotspots are: - Saltburn-by-Sea & Runswick Bay (8 miles) - Robin Hood’s Bay & Helmsley (15 miles) - Scarborough (20 miles) Danby Castle is an internationally renowned events venue just 1 mile from The Fox & Hounds, Ainthorpe. Proximity to Danby Castle drives very high room occupancy rates all year round without reliance on online travel agents or direct marketing. Despite its stunning rural location, The Fox & Hounds retains excellent transport links: - A171 (5 minutes) & A19 (25 minutes) - Danby Train Station (5 minutes’ walk, direct trains to Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and Whitby) - Teesside International Airport (40 mins)Mobiliario, equipamiento e instalaciones
We are advised that all trade fixtures, fittings & equipment are owned outright and not subject to and lease/hire purchase agreements and are included in the sale. A full inventory can be provided on request.La oportunidad
The Fox & Hounds presents a phenomenal opportunity for expansion and increasing the capital value of the site:
Ancillary Building
Full Planning Consent for a 420m2 (4,521sq.ft) new ‘historic stone-barn style’ commercial building with landscaping, and additional parking. Current design is for spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, but the permitted building can easily be constructed to house a large function space instead, suitable for parties, events, or weddings or additional guest accommodation.
Additional Camping Pods
Full Planning Consent for eight further camping pods. Infrastructure already in place.
Primary Building Extension
Full Planning Consent to extend the existing Fox & Hounds building by 87.5m2 (942 sq,ft), comprising seven additional guest bedrooms, additional male and female WC’s, designated hotel reception area and guest lounge/function room.
Adjacent Cottage and Land
The neighbouring 2,500sq.ft (five bedroom) cottage and an additional 7.5 acres is available by separate negotiation.