Grade II-listed hotel, bar and restaurant near Barnard Castle for sale
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market the Ancient Unicorn Inn in the historic village of Bowes, County Durham.
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The inn comprises a bar and restaurant serving 50 covers, a 14-bedroom hotel, and a village shop. It is also a licensed wedding venue, having regularly hosted events and celebrations. Outside, there is an attractive landscaped courtyard which offers outdoor seating.
The inn also contains two-bedroom owners’ accommodation, plus a section of land to the rear of the property, which has planning permission to develop further hotel and residential accommodation.
The venue is well-established and cherished by the local community, known for blending period charm with modern hospitality standards.
Nestled in a prominent position on the A66, just a short distance from Barnard Castle, the inn benefits from consistent footfall from tourists, walkers, wedding parties and commuters. With both the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales nearby, the area attracts thousands of nature lovers and holidaymakers throughout the year.
The hotel is on the market as the current owners wish to relocate abroad.
David Cash, Regional Director at Christie & Co, is managing the sale and said, “This is a standout opportunity for an experienced owner operator or developer to take on a hospitality business with substantial upside potential. Also included in the sale is a valuable parcel of land to the rear, with current planning permission for a ten-bedroom hotel extension and two five-bedroom residential dwellings, opening up a range of development options including luxury lodges, glamping pods, or a caravan site, subject to planning permission. We expect to receive high levels of interest and encourage interested parties to get in touch.”
The inn is on the market with a freehold asking price of £800,000. To find out more, visit: https://www.christie.com/6450567/
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Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
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E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
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