CUMBRIA HISTORIC PUBLIC HOUSE WITH LOG CABIN AND YURT ACCOMMODATION

Cumbrian village freehouse
Close to Lake District National Park
Four-section trade area (65)
Two letting rooms & five letting cabins
Two bedroom owners' accommodation
New free-of-tie lease

Location:

The Strickland Arms is located in the Cumbrian village of Great Strickland. The village lies approximately 5 miles south-east of Penrith, between the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines National Landscape, in the beautiful Eden Valley. The national park’s main attractions including Ullswater, Windermere and its many fells are within easy reach of the village, as are Lowther Castle and Gardens and Centre Parcs Whinfell Forest. The village lies off the A6 and is served by Junction 39 of the M6 motorway.

Property:

The property dates back to 1820 and was originally a working farm. It retains many of its original features including low ceilings, wood beams and log burners. It is of stone construction over two storeys under a pitched slate roof.  There are five log cabins to the rear of the building. The property briefly comprises:

Trade Areas:
Main ENTRANCE leading to a four-section BAR AREA: MAIN BAR with seating for 25, SNUG AREA for 10, GAMES ROOM for 10 and REAR BAR for 20. These trade areas provide cosy and welcoming interiors and are well-appointed throughout; they have exposed beams and brickwork, log burners and many original features.
On level CELLAR.

FIRST FLOOR:
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN with Altro nonslip flooring. Fully equipped with catering equipment and appliances.

Owners’ Accommodation:
On the first floor, comprising: LOUNGE, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, MASTER BEDROOM and SHOWER ROOM.

Internal Letting Accommodation:
On the first floor, comprising: TWO DOUBLE EN SUITE BEDROOMS offering well-appointed and spacious accommodation.

External Letting Accommodation:
LOGYURT which sleeps 2 - 4 with EN SUITE facilities. The yurt has views over the fields behind the public house.
DOLLY'S LOGBYRE which sleeps 2 - 4 with EN SUITE facilities. Converted from an original cow byre that has been standing for as long as the pub.
LINA'S LOGBYRE which sleeps 2 - 4 people with EN SUITE facilities.
SHEPHERD'S HUT which sleeps 1 - 2 people with EN SUITE facilities.
JAMES PATRICK LODGE which sleeps 2 - 4 people with EN SUITE facilities. The lodge has fantastic views of the surrounding fields.

All external cabins are insulated with ThermaFleece for year-round use and are energy efficient. All provide tea and coffee making facilities.

External:
External seating to the rear of the public house to accommodate approximately 30.

CAR PARK for 14 vehicles.

Patio seating to the front of the public house for 40.

Licence:

The agents understand a Premises Licence is held.

Services:

It is our understanding that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. These services have not been tested by the agents.
Rateable Value: £13,100 from 1st April 2026.
Local Authority: Westmorland & Furness Council.

Business:

The Strickland Arms is currently closed and provides an excellent opportunity for a new operator, an aspiring chef or a family team to take on  an historic public house. Prior to closure, the business was well supported by the local community and was very popular with tourists in the spring and summer months due to its proximity to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks and the North Pennines National Landscape. It is also situated on the Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Route.

No trading information is available and any prospective purchasers will need to reach their own conclusions as to the potential trade and profitability which can be enjoyed at this outlet.

Tenure:

LEASEHOLD £25,000 to include fixtures and fittings

TERM: Five or seven years
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABILITY: Fully assignable subject to Landlord's consent
BOND: A bond equivalent to three months' rent in advance
RENT: £24,000 per annum, paid monthly in advance
RENT REVIEW: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
REPAIR LIABILITY: Full repairing and insuring lease
TIE: Free-of-tie
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: VAT will be payable on rental payments