Summary - Silverthwaite Cottage, Skelwith Bridge LA22 9NJ
1 bed 1 bath Hotel
Large freehold hotel with established turnover and significant growth upside.
Popular roadside Lake District hotel with strong local and visitor trade
A substantial freehold hotel set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the Skelwith Bridge Hotel combines strong local trade with a popular bar and restaurant and proven turnover (£1,067,000 to 31/03/2024). The property includes 28 en suite letting bedrooms, a separate Lodge, plus extensive staff accommodation (12-bed staff house, a 2-bed cottage and a 1-bed bungalow), two car parks and circa 6.5 acres of grounds — positioning the business well for an operator seeking scale and scope to grow.
The trading strengths are clear: a prominent roadside location within easy reach of Ambleside and key tourist attractions, regular non-resident covers through busy bar/restaurant trading, and an Energy Rating B. The accommodation mix and on-site parking (approx. 60 spaces) support both high-season visitor demand and group or event bookings.
Buyers should note material operational and property items that will affect running costs and refurbishment planning: main heating is oil-fired boiler and radiators (not connected to a community system), exterior stone walls are presumed uninsulated, broadband speeds are reported as slow, and the site has a medium flood risk. Business rates payable are not confirmed and should be checked. The large site and historic fabric will require ongoing maintenance and a hands-on operator could materially improve margins.
This is a high-profile rural hospitality asset in an affluent, low-crime tourist area with conventional risks for older buildings and rural utilities. For an experienced hotel operator or investor, the hotel offers a platform to increase turnover and net profit through active management, food & beverage development, digital connectivity improvements and selective investment in energy and insulation measures.
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