The Hermit Inn

The hermit inn, this is an excellent opportunity for a business owner to make a very good living in a beautiful part of the country

An excellent opportunity in a fantastic location.

We are instructed to advertise this business as a partially Tied lease re-assignment with 9 years remaining on the lease. The rent is set at £39,000 per annum, the next review being in 2017.

The asking price is £40,000 for this Enterprise lease re-assignment and includes all fixtures and fittings in this very well appointed business.

The Hermit Inn is ready for the new owners to walk into and start trading straight away. The business is only tied for beer, lager and cider leaving the business operator the opportunity to negotiate prices on Spirits, wine, soft drinks, bar snacks and obviously food.

Viewing the property.
You are more than welcome to visit this pub and restaurant as long as you don't introduce yourself to any of the staff as a buyer.

If you would like to arrange a detailed visit with the current owner please do not hesitate to contact them on 07903 690 819 

To appreciate this excellent opportunity it’s definitely worth a viewing.

Location of this pub and restaurant

The popular pub is high above Burley in Wharfdale on the side of Ilkley moor View the map here.

The Hermit Inn, Moor road, Burley woodhead, ilkley, West Yorks, LS29 7AS

A brief Description

The Hermit Inn is a 300 year old former coaching inn on the edge of the idyllic Ilkley moor within an affluent hamlet. The business has a large car park, garden and a patio area.

The business currently attracts customers, from firstly, residents in nearby Ilkley, Burley in Warfdale and Menston (total population – around 24,400); and secondly from the visitors to the area (The visitor information centre receive 75,000 enquiries about Ilkley Moor every year). The pub is high above Burley in Wharfdale on the side of Ilkley moor and is very popular with an abundance of Hill walkers and families visiting the area around the Cow and Calf Rocks.

 

Trade

This is an outstanding opportunity.

The current business has an excellent reputation for their food and wine. Sales under the current operators have reached up to £10,000 per week with a split 60% food sales and 40% wet sales. Up to date profit and loss accounts are available for viewing when you visit.

There have been some excellent reviews on the business on Qype and also a review from Yorkshire escapes

Layout

There is a main bar area with a large bar and a snug area set out for dining which seats 16 to 20. There is also a bay window with fantastic views across the valley - A view that the pub has become well known for.

There is another dining room, seating 35 (approx), which can be used for private parties or perhaps serving a Gastro Menu.

The beer cellar is a traditional underground cellar with plenty of storage.

The outside area has six 6 seater tables on the patio area and also has a smoker's corner. So there really is plenty of space and enough facilities for the business operator to attract all types of customers.

The owners/Manager accommodation upstairs consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a lounge and an office all in excellent condition.

The owners also have a private area for their car just off the main car park.

License

We have not had sight of the premises license but we understand from our client that the main licensable activities are as follows:

 

• 11.30 to 3.00 and 5.30 to 11.00 Monday to Friday (Ideal if you have children at schools).
• 11.30 to 11.30 Saturday
• 12.00 to 11.00 Sunday

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