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The Queens Hotel is a characterful coastal inn located in the heart of St Bees, Cumbria. Just a short walk from St Bees beach, the historic Priory and only 40 metres from the railway station, the business enjoys a prime position within one of the area’s most popular visitor destinations. Known for its strong accommodation offer, welcoming hospitality and thriving tourism trade, The Queens Hotel attracts walkers, holidaymakers, touring groups and residents throughout the year, creating a fantastic pub partnership opportunity with multiple established revenue streams. The structure and content of this advert follow the Community Food template guidance from Partner Adverts
The Queens Hotel benefits from a balanced mix of wet sales, food revenue and accommodation income. The business features two bars, a welcoming breakfast room, a spacious conservatory and an attractive terraced garden bar with a popular secret garden suntrap.
A key strength of the business is its 14 established letting rooms, which frequently operate at or near capacity during the busiest walking and tourism periods. Positioned at the official starting point of Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk, the pub benefits from a steady flow of visitors throughout the season, providing a strong platform for future growth.
During the winter months, the pub’s oak beams and roaring log fires create a warm and welcoming environment that appeals equally to local customers and destination visitors.
The Queens Hotel is already a successful and established destination business, but there remains significant opportunity for an incoming operator to build on its strong foundations. Growth opportunities include maximising food sales, further developing the accommodation business, strengthening year-round occupancy and enhancing the pub’s reputation as a destination for walkers, tourists and local guests alike.
Adding further appeal, the pub is expected to benefit from investment works from autumn 2026 onwards, subject to final scope and timings. This creates an exciting opportunity for an incoming partner to be part of the next chapter for one of St Bees’ best-known hospitality businesses.
Run The Queens Hotel and build on the success of a thriving coastal inn with food, accommodation and tourism at its heart. If you’re ready to take on a pub partnership opportunity with multiple income streams, strong trading foundations and exciting future investment, enquire today.
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The landlords are looking for an operator, couple, or hospitality team with a passion for guest experience, food quality, and hospitality standards. Experience managing multiple revenue streams would be advantageous, alongside the commercial awareness to maximise both food and accommodation opportunities.
The successful partner will be confident in balancing food service, pub operations and guest accommodation while embracing the unique mix of tourism and community trade that makes St Bees such a popular destination.
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Reference Number:
PSCFKB / 44752
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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: | £TBC pa |
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Forecast Food Turnover: | £TBC pa |
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Forecast Letting Room Turnover: | £TBC pa |
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Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 26% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour. | £TBC |
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Guaranteed Annual Retained Sum: | £35,000 |
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Financial Details
Deposit: | £5,000 |
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Legal Costs: | £360 |
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Currently generating approximately £15,000 per week
What’s in it for you?
- 26% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £35K (released weekly)
- Incentive bonuses based on business performance and standard audits.
- Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal cost.
- Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV Licence
The main private quarters on the top floor are a one-bedroom flat with a self-contained bathroom and kitchen. There is a two-bedroom basement flat, converted by the previous tenants, with a kitchen, bathroom, and a small private garden.