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Sun Inn

The Avenue, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QP

Minimum Ingoing Cost: £5,360
NO RENT PAYABLE ON THIS AGREEMENT

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The Sun Inn, Keswick, offers a rare opportunity to run a characterful food-led village pub in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Set close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and popular walking and cycling routes, this well-positioned pub attracts a strong mix of residents, holidaymakers, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists staying in the surrounding lodges, caravan parks, campsites and self-catering accommodation.

The pub is supported by consistent year-round tourism, with key trading opportunities across school holidays, weekends, peak walking season and the festive period, while its loyal local customer base gives the business strong foundations beyond seasonal trade.

The pub provides a welcoming trading space with scope to develop a standout own-food offer that makes the most of its destination location. There is clear potential to build on the existing food reputation, increase daytime trade, attract walkers and visitors, and create a relaxed, quality pub dining experience that works for both the village community and the millions of visitors drawn to the Lake District each year.

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The landlords are looking for an experienced pub operator with strong food-led pub experience, commercial awareness and the ambition to grow a successful destination pub business. If you can deliver great hospitality, develop a fresh and appealing food offer, engage with the local community, and create a pub that visitors actively seek out, the Sun Inn offers an exciting platform to build a thriving Lake District pub.

Reference Number: PSCFKB / 45650
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:	£364,000 pa
Forecast Food Turnover:	£364,000 pa
Estimated Annual Operator Share: Based on 30% of forecast weekly sales. This figure excludes VAT and business operating costs, including labour.	£254,800

Financial Details

Deposit:	£5,000
Legal Costs:	£360

Currently taking around £14,000 per week with an even 50/50 wet and food sales split, the Sun Inn has shown continued growth and is currently performing 11% year on year.

What’s in it for you?

30% share of weekly wet sales, excluding VAT
Keep 80% of the food sales, with the opportunity to implement your own menu!
Low ingoing costs, starting with just a £5,000 deposit and £360 legal costs. (*deposits can vary depending on business*)
As part of this opportunity, the successful applicant will be responsible for paying business rates and covering all entertainment-related costs.
Accommodation included, with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License

The private accommodation consists of three double bedrooms, a lounge, an office, a kitchen and a bathroom.

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