400-year-old Cumbria pub brought to market for £350k
The Grade II-listed property also has a rich history as a coaching inn and is famously known to have hosted William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge in 1799
The Kings Arms, a 400-year-old pub with letting rooms in Cumbria, has been brought to market for the first in 15 years for offers in excess of £350k.
Located in the village of Temple Sowerby, The Kings Arms offers a base for those looking to explore the nearby Lake District National Park and North Pennines’ AONB.
The Grade II-listed property also has a rich history as a coaching inn and is famously known to have hosted William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge in 1799.
Over the years, the business has upheld its excellent reputation and has been sympathetically refurbished over the years to now include a bar and lounge area, restaurant and nine en-suite letting rooms over three floors.
The inn has been owned and operated by Paul Bonsall for the past 15 years in conjunction with a silent partner.
Bonsall said: “I have owned and operated the Kings Arms under management as a sister hotel to our other property in the South of the county, which I still manage personally. I am now well past retirement age and facing a few health issues, so have decided it is time to begin winding down my business activities.”
Marslie McGregor, business agent at Christie and Co who is handling the sale, added: “We are delighted to offer the freehold sale of this historic country inn. The Kings Arms has established a strong reputation with both its loyal customer base and tourists to the Lake District area.
“This is an ideal acquisition for a lifestyle buyer who is possibly new to the hospitality trade or a multi-operator looking to expand their portfolio.”