AJF Commercial Business Sales are pleased to welcome to the market this extremely busy and highly recommended café for sale perfectly located within the centre of the stunning picturesque tourist village of Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria.
Grasmere is a beautiful and historic village in the heart of the stunning Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty and UNESCO heritage site.
This beautiful, unspoiled and historic village attracts a large number of visitors all year round and is rated one of the top villages to visit in the Lake District and Britain.
In the village you will find the most wonderful gifts, outdoor clothing and individual shops, tea rooms, cafes, hotels, restaurants and bars and a display of ‘chocolate box’ cottages.
Not forgetting the highly visited Sarah Nelson’s Original Celebrated Gingerbread Shop, and the ancient Church of St Oswald’s which is the resting place and family grave of William Wordsworth (Poet) who also lived in the village at Dove Cottage.
The village is extremely popular and Grasmere attracts tourists and coach parties from around the world and is a busy and highly visited place throughout the year.
Being only a few minutes’ drive away from the busy A591 road connecting to the M6 motorway, the business draws a large amount of passing trade from local residents and the large number of tourists and holiday makers wanting to explore the beautiful countryside and lakes within the highly popular Lake District.
Throughout the town, visitors will find ample car parking on several car parks, with car parking directly in front on the premises.
Business:
This extremely busy and highly recommended stunning café has been in the careful hands of our client for over 17 years, and over this time have gained a fantastic reputation with tourists and locals with much loyal and repeat trade.
The café has an enviable and excellent reputation for providing a range of exclusive hot and cold food, breakfasts, lunches, soups, afternoon teas, homemade desserts, cakes and specialist teas and coffees.
All dietary requirements are catered for and there is a wonderful choice of Vegan and Vegetarian dishes with multiple gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Throughout the day, customers can enjoy fine dining inside within a beautifully decorated eating area, fitted out with high quality fixtures and fittings and a range of tables and chairs for approximately 40 covers.
Customers can also enjoy an outside dining experience with further seating for approximately 26 covers with views over the village.
To the rear of the premises there is further outside eating for approximately 20 covers overlooking the river.
The business is highly active on social media with Twitter and Facebook, and there is a website in place which provides a wealth of information on the business.
The business also has excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and thrives from loyal and repeat trade and boasts a 5* food hygiene rating.
The business is fully licensed with the ability to trade under the terms of the lease from 9.30am – 21.30pm which would be prefect should the new owner(s) wish to introduce a bistro / restaurant in the evenings.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and the business is in ‘walk-in start trading’ condition which is a credit to our client.
Note: The extremely healthy turnover could be further increased with the option to open up into a bistro restaurant in the evenings or extending the current café hours.
Premises:
Highly visible corner position within the centre of Grasmere.
Outside patio with tables, chairs, overhead canopy, plants and shrubs with views towards the village and mountains.
Car parking within the centre of the village and directly in front of the business for customers.
Entrance door leading from the main street into good sized café / bistro with a range of tables and chairs and serving counter.
Serving counter with glass display, cash till, card machine and telephone point.
Bean to cup coffee machine, bean grinder, milk fridge, ice maker, under counter fridges.
Under counter storage area for utensils and cutlery.
Open log fire.
Rear:
Door leading into good sized commercial kitchen with a range of cooking appliances which include: Stainless steel preparation areas, upright fridge, 5 ring hob, electric ovens, grill, panini press, microwaves, stainless steel commercial sink, cutlery, utensils and crockery storage.
Door leading to rear food storage area with racking and shelving and further appliances of fridges, freezers.
Manager’s office with further storage areas.
Cloakroom.
Ladies and Gentleman’s separate W/C’s with handwash basins, extractor fans both with tiled walls.
Reason for sale:
The business in now available for sale allowing our clients to take a well-deserved retirement.
Tenure:
We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.
Rates:
We are advised that the business is currently on Small Business Rates Relief.
Staff:
The business is run by our client and partner and 1 x full time member and 2 x part time members of staff.
Opening Hours:
Monday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Tuesday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Wednesday: Closed.
Thursday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Saturday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Sunday: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Financial Information:
Turnover – Available on request.
Summary:
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to buy an established and well-respected business in the most idyllic location, giving a lifestyle change of opportunity and investment in one of the most beautiful village settings in Cumbria.
The cafe has been beautifully decorated throughout which is a credit to our client and is walk in / start trading condition.
This business must be viewed to appreciate the outstanding dedication and passion our clients have put into the business, coupled with the fantastic reviews and with much loyal and repeat trade this is certainly not one to be missed.
Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view.
Contact Details:
If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:
Telephone – 01204 325 101
Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk
Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk
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