Freehold Licensed Café Coffee Bistro Bar Business Guest Accommodation Dent Yorkshire Dales For Sale

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AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to welcome to the market Meadowside Café and Bar, a beautifully presented and highly regarded licensed café, coffee shop and bistro with modern recently refurnished living accommodation and one bedroom self catering chalet, situated in the heart of the stunning village of Dent, located on the borders of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped freehold business with multiple income streams, set within a charming historic building in one of the most picturesque locations in Northern England.

Meadowside Café and Bar offers buyers the opportunity to purchase a well-established lifestyle business, benefiting from a loyal local customer base, strong tourist trade and excellent online reputation.

The property itself is steeped in history, with the main building having once served as a primitive Methodist Church, while the guest accommodation to the rear was formerly the village Sunday school, creating a unique and characterful setting for the business.

Business Overview

Meadowside Café and Bar has built an excellent reputation for its quality homemade food, welcoming atmosphere and attentive customer service, attracting both local residents and visitors to the Yorkshire Dales throughout the year.

The business offers a varied and popular menu featuring freshly prepared dishes using quality ingredients.

The café serves a wide selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and homemade baked goods, including:

• Classic British main, sandwich & breakfast menu with a modern twist
• Topped sour dough
• Homemade loaded chips
• Homemade sweet & savoury pastries, scones, sausage rolls, quiches & compound salads
• A range of ice creams
• Luxury milkshakes, fruit & alcoholic smoothies

The business prides itself on offering a menu that caters for all customers, including special dietary requirements such as gluten-free and vegan options.

The business prioritises local suppliers wherever possible, as provenance is an important part of what they offer.

In addition to food, Meadowside Café and Bar offers a comprehensive drinks menu including:

• Tea and barista style coffees
• Soft drinks and refreshments
• A range of craft ales, wines and spirits

The café also hosts special themed evenings and bistro events throughout the summer months, which have proved extremely popular with customers and generate additional income.

The premises are also well suited to hosting private functions, parties and celebrations, providing further opportunity for additional revenue streams.

The business benefits from a fantastic website and strong online presence, supported by excellent customer reviews and repeat trade.

A small village primary school is located nearby, with a bus service available for the local secondary school.

Trading Information

The current owners operate the business on limited trading hours, providing excellent potential for a new owner to expand the operation.

These limited hours present a significant opportunity to increase turnover through extended opening hours, evening dining, and additional trading days.

Additional opportunities include:

• Expanding the bistro evenings and themed events
• Offering evening restaurant service
• Increasing private event bookings
• Developing the guest accommodation further

Financial information is available upon request to serious buyers.

Staff

The business is currently run by the owner and partner, supported by four part-time members of staff, making this an ideal owner-operated opportunity.

Food Hygiene Rating

The business proudly holds a 5 Star Food Hygiene Rating, reflecting the high standards maintained within the business.

Premises

Meadowside Café and Bar occupies a beautiful stone-built freehold property, positioned within a highly visible location in the centre of the village.

The property features attractive traditional architecture which complements the character of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales landscape.

Village car parking is conveniently located just a two minute walk from the premises, providing easy access for customers and visitors.

The property also benefits from excellent transport connections to the M6 motorway network, making it easily accessible for tourists travelling through Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales.

Café and Dining Area

Entry to the property leads into a spacious open-plan café and dining area, which has been tastefully decorated to create a warm and welcoming environment.

The café features:

• Glass display serving counters showcasing homemade cakes and desserts
• EPOS till system
• Bean-to-cup coffee machine
• Coffee bean grinder
• Hot water boiler
• Refrigeration units and chiller fridges
• Alcohol display and drinks area
• Menu boards

The café provides seating for approximately 36 covers, offering comfortable table and chair arrangements for customers.

The attractive décor and layout make the business a true walk-in, start trading opportunity.

Outdoor Seating Area

A door from the café leads to an outdoor dining area, which is particularly popular during the warmer months.

This area allows customers to enjoy refreshments while taking in the surrounding scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.

Commercial Kitchen

To the rear of the premises is a well-equipped commercial kitchen, providing excellent facilities for food preparation.

Kitchen equipment includes:

• Microwaves
• Fridge freezers
• Air fryer
• Flat plate grill
• Electric range oven and hob
• Head height grill
• Fat fryers
• Stainless steel commercial sink
• Salad bar
• Dishwasher
• Stainless steel food preparation areas
• Extensive shelving and storage

There is also a separate food storage room accessed from the kitchen.

One Bedroom Self Catering Chalet

To the rear of the property is a one bedroom self catering chalet, accessed via a gated entrance.

This accommodation provides an excellent additional income stream and is perfectly suited to visitors exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

The apartment sleeps 2–4 guests and briefly comprises:

• Fully fitted kitchen area
• Comfortable lounge area featuring a log burner fireplace
• One spacious double bedroom
• Bathroom with double shower, WC and hand basin

Externally the guest accommodation benefits from:

• Private garden seating area
• Hot tub
• Views across the beautiful Yorkshire moors

This accommodation is ideal for holiday letting, short stays or Airbnb style bookings, providing further opportunity for additional revenue.

Modern Recently Refurnished Living Accommodation

The property also includes spacious, modern recently refurnished living accommodation located on the first floor, accessed via a separate entrance.

The accommodation briefly comprises:

• Comfortable lounge area
• Dining area
• Fully fitted kitchen with a range of appliances
• Bathroom with shower, WC and wash basin
• Three double bedrooms

This makes the business particularly attractive for buyers seeking a lifestyle business with on-site living accommodation.

Location – Dent, Yorkshire Dales

Meadowside Café and Bar is located in the historic and picturesque village of Dent, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and characterful villages within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Dent is famous for its cobbled streets, traditional whitewashed cottages, and stunning surrounding countryside, attracting visitors from across the UK and overseas throughout the year.

The village has retained much of its historic charm and is well known for its welcoming community atmosphere and thriving tourism trade.

Often referred to as the “Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales”, Dent is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore the breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills and scenic valleys of the national park.

The village attracts a steady stream of tourists, walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts due to its close proximity to a wide range of well-known attractions including:

• The Yorkshire Three Peaks walking routes
• The famous Dalesway Walk
• The famous Settle–Carlisle railway line
• The impressive Dent Head Viaduct, one of the highest railway viaducts in England
• Numerous walking and cycling trails throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park
• The nearby market towns of Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Hawes

Dent itself is a popular stopping point for visitors exploring the region and is well served by a selection of traditional pubs, tea rooms, holiday cottages and guest accommodation, ensuring a consistent flow of customers for hospitality businesses within the village.

The area is also particularly popular with motorcyclists and cyclists, with many scenic touring routes passing directly through Dent and the surrounding valleys.

Dent railway station, located just outside the village, is part of the historic Settle–Carlisle railway line, which is widely regarded as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the UK and brings additional visitors into the area.

In addition, Dent benefits from excellent road connections to the M6 motorway network, providing convenient access for visitors travelling between Cumbria, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

The combination of natural beauty, historic charm and year-round tourism makes Dent an exceptionally desirable location.

Tenure

We are advised that the tenure is Freehold.

Business Rates

The property is exempt from Business Rates, which represents a significant saving for the new owner.

Reason for Sale

The current owners are offering the business for sale due to early retirement.

Summary

Meadowside Café and Bar represents a rare opportunity to acquire a charming freehold hospitality business in one of the most desirable locations within the Yorkshire Dales.

The combination of:

• Café and bistro business
• Guest accommodation
• Owner’s accommodation
• Historic premises
• Strong tourist location
• Excellent reputation

creates a highly attractive lifestyle business opportunity.

There remains considerable scope to grow the business through extended trading hours, evening dining, increased marketing and further development of the guest accommodation.

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 – [email protected]

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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