18th century pub in Cumbrian village for sale through Christie & Co
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has been instructed to market The Shepherds Inn, a pub and restaurant in Melmerby, Cumbria.
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Located in the picturesque village of Melmerby, The Shepherds Inn is nestled at the foot of the Hartside Pass, which was voted one of Britain's most scenic drives. The village is ideally located on the edge of the Eden Valley, approximately nine miles east of Penrith, making the pub an ideal stop for commuters.
Built in 1789, the family owned pub is well renowned for its excellent food and beverage offering, having been mentioned in the Good Beer Guide from CAMRA, as well as a rating of 5 Star from TripAdvisor. With over 200 hundred years of history, it has long been known for providing hospitality to travellers, tourists and locals alike.
The pub has been owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Margaret Haddow and Head Chef, Mike Haddow, since 2018, who are now selling to retire. They comment, “After many years in the hospitality industry, we have decided to entrust Christie & Co with the sale of our pub. We are confident that they will find the right buyers who will appreciate our pub as much as we do. We hope that the new owners, along with the village and our staff, will continue to enjoy it for many years to come.”
The Shepherds Inn offers a brilliant opportunity for an experienced hospitality operator to acquire a well renowned characterful freehold premises in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. Equally, the property may appeal to an investor looking to let the premises to an operator.
Marslie McGregor, Business Agent at Christie & Co who is handling the sale, comments, “We are delighted to offer the freehold sale of this historic village inn. The Shepherds Inn has established a strong reputation with both its loyal customer base and tourists to the area. This is an ideal acquisition for a lifestyle buyer who is possibly new to the hospitality trade or a multi-operator looking to expand their portfolio.”
For further information on this press release, contact:
Niamh Toman, Junior Corporate Communications Executive
P: +44 7768 646 984 or E: Niamh.toman@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Marslie McGreggor, Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants
P: +44 7813 072 460or E: marslie.mcgregor@christie.com
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