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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 is a characterful food-led village pub in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideally located close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and some of the area’s most popular walking and cycling routes, the pub attracts a strong mix of residents, tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and holidaymakers throughout the year. This is an exciting pub partnership opportunity for an experienced operator looking to run a successful destination food pub in one of the UK’s most visited locations.

The pub has delivered continued growth and is currently performing 11% year on year, supported by a healthy balance of local trade and year-round tourism. The pub enjoys strong trading opportunities during school holidays, weekends, peak walking season and the festive period, while its loyal local customer base provides consistency throughout the year.

The Sun Inn offers significant scope to develop a standout food offer that fully capitalises on its destination location. The next operator can build on the pub’s existing food reputation, increase daytime trade, attract walkers and visitors, and create a relaxed, high-quality dining experience for both locals and tourists. With millions of visitors travelling to the Lake District every year, there is clear potential to further strengthen the pub’s position as a must-visit food destination.

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Run the Sun Inn and build on the success of a well-established Lake District destination pub. If you’re ready to create a food-led business that attracts both loyal locals and visitors from across the UK, the landlords would love to hear from you.

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 35% 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?

35% 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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