Summary - Embleton Spa, Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 CA13 9XU
1 bed 1 bath Hospitality
Turnkey multi-income leisure asset with strong trading history and development upside.
70 cover restaurant, bar and large conservatory
Embleton Spa is a long-established, fully managed freehold hospitality complex set in nearly three acres in the Lake District National Park. The business supports multiple income streams: a 70-cover restaurant and bar with large conservatory, accommodation sleeping up to 50, an indoor pool, spa, gym and a popular swim school, plus a seasonal pop-up campsite for up to 50 tents. Its elevated rural setting offers strong visitor appeal close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick and Cockermouth.
This is an investor-led opportunity: the property is offered with a tenant in situ (restaurant, bar and rooms) until October 2028, providing immediate income. There is consenting potential to increase capacity — planning for a nine‑bed annex is being renewed — and the adjoining field provides scope for repeat seasonal campsite income under permitted development rules (60 days / 50 tents). The site’s 40-year trading history and strong online ratings demonstrate established customer demand.
Buyers should note material considerations: the estate fuel is oil-fired with boiler and radiators, stone walls likely without modern insulation, and much of the fabric dates from before 1900. These factors may require capital investment for energy upgrades and ongoing maintenance. Also, trading control is limited while the current tenant remains until 2028 and any development depends on securing renewed planning consents.
For investors or owner-operators seeking a substantial leisure asset with diversified revenue streams and clear development upside, Embleton Spa presents a rare Lake District freehold in a highly touristed corridor. The combination of spa facilities, guest accommodation and extensive grounds gives multiple routes to grow income through improved yield, targeted refurbishments, or modest expansion subject to consent.
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