Northumberland café and B&B hits the market
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell Fountain Cottage Café and B&B in the village of Bellingham, Northumberland.
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Occupying a prominent position on the B6320 and close to the Pennine Way, Hareshaw Linn and Northumberland National Park, Fountain Cottage benefits from strong year‑round trade driven by walkers, cyclists, tourists and local residents. The business has established an excellent reputation, including winning Best Café in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The warm, welcoming café offers approximately 46 internal covers, with external seating for a further 46 customers, and a well‑equipped commercial kitchen. Above the café are six tastefully decorated en suite guest bedrooms, providing a reliable accommodation income stream.
The sale of the business presents a turnkey opportunity for an owner‑operator, partnership or hospitality investor. Further growth potential exists through extend the trading hours, enhanced marketing, or an expanded accommodation offer.
The owners commented, “Fountain Cottage Café and B&B is a family‑owned business, purchased in 2018 and heavily renovated to bring the historic building into the modern era while keeping its character.
“We built this business from the ground up - despite having to close just two months after opening due to the pandemic - and created something we truly love and are incredibly proud of. However, with a young family, we feel it is our time to move on.
“This is a great opportunity for someone with more time on their hands to continue what we have started, so it’s certainly worth looking into.”
Marslie McGregor, Senior Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, commented, “Fountain Cottage Café and B&B is a very special lifestyle business that combines charm, location, and strong commercial performance. Its award‑winning reputation, combined with the consistent year‑round visitor market Bellingham attracts, makes this an exciting opportunity for a buyer looking to step straight into a well‑established and much‑loved operation. The blend of café trade and guest accommodation provides flexibility and scope for growth, making it a rare find in the region.
The Fountain Cottage is on the market for a leasehold asking price of £50,000, with an annual rent of £41,600, while a freehold option is available at £450,000 plus VAT.
For more information about this property, click here: Award Winning Café and B&B | Christie & Co
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