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Letting Rooms
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Coastal
An exciting opportunity is available to run The Hermitage Inn, right in the heart of Warkworth, one of Northumberland’s most desirable coastal market towns. Set on the bustling high street and surrounded by beautiful beaches, stunning countryside and historic landmarks, this established pub with rooms attracts a strong mix of locals, staycation visitors and tourists throughout the year.
The Hermitage Inn combines a popular food and drink offer with five well-positioned letting rooms, creating a varied and well-established business. The pub also benefits from a spacious bar area, attractive outdoor seating, a well-supported Sunday carvery and bed and breakfast accommodation for visitors exploring the Northumberland coast. Its strong reputation and prime location have made it a popular destination for both residents and tourists alike.
There is significant scope to grow weekly sales beyond £10,000 by building on the pub’s already strong foundations. Opportunities include increasing wet sales through events, live entertainment and seasonal activities, alongside increasing the visibility of the accommodation offer through digital marketing, online travel platforms and local tourism partnerships. With year-round visitor demand, a thriving food operation and established letting rooms, The Hermitage Inn offers an excellent platform to drive further growth, increase occupancy and strengthen its position as a leading hospitality destination in Warkworth.
Could you see yourself running a successful pub with rooms in one of Northumberland’s most popular coastal destinations? With strong existing trade, five letting rooms, a successful food offer and clear opportunities for future growth, The Hermitage Inn is a fantastic chance to grow an established hospitality business while enjoying life in beautiful Warkworth. If you’re ready to make your mark on this successful pub with accommodation, the landlords would love to hear from you.
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Experienced Operator
The landlords are looking for an experienced hospitality operator with a strong food background and a proven ability to manage busy, customer-facing businesses. The ideal Pub Partner will understand how to maximise both food and drink sales while delivering an excellent guest experience across the pub and accommodation offer, with experience in marketing, social media, and promoting tourism-led businesses also advantageous. Above all, the landlords are looking for someone with the ambition, energy and commercial mindset to build on an already successful operation and take it to the next level.
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Reference Number:
PSCFKB / 45285
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Agreement Type:
Operator Agreement
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.
All financial information shown, including projected turnover, costs and potential earnings, is provided for illustrative purposes only and was correct at the time of advertising. These figures are not guaranteed and actual results may vary based on trading performance, operator decisions and market conditions.
Business Details
Forecast Wet Turnover: | £249,600 pa |
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Forecast Food Turnover: | £145,600 pa |
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Forecast Letting Room Turnover: | £20,800 |
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Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 20% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour. | £83,200 |
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Financial Details
Deposit: | £5,000 |
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Legal Costs: | £360 |
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With current sales of around £8,000 per week, and current sales are split approximately 60% wet, 35% food and 5% accommodation,
What’s in it for you?
- 20% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT.
- Keep 100% of the food sales.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal costs. (* Deposits can vary depending on the business*)
- Accommodation is included, with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence.
The private accommodation consists of a three-bedroom flat with an office, all in good order throughout; there is also a separate one-bedroom flat.