Sidney Phillips have been instructed to market for sale a historic former coaching in nestled on the edge of the Northumberland National Park.
The historic Rose & Thistle is located at the intersection of several ancient drovers’ roads linking England and Scotland, at the head of the Coquet Valley, on the edge of both the Otterburn Army Training Estate and the Northumberland National Park. Several centuries ago, during a long period of unrest between the two countries, these lands were fought over and raided by families of outlaws known as the Border Reivers. The great adventure writer, Sir Walter Scott, stayed at the Rose & Thistle Inn in 1817 while he penned his masterpiece, Rob Roy.
This historic former Coaching Inn has been in the vendors family for over 100 years with three generations having been involved with its upkeep and trading and has been expanded to include three rooms for holiday accommodation and its enviable position at the foothills of the Cheviots make it ideal for intrepid walkers and cyclists wanting to explore the beautiful Northumberland National Park. The property also includes a bar, spacious dining room and three bedroom accommodation above.
The sale of the Rose & Thistle marks a rare opportunity to take over a successful business set in a historic building in a beautiful part of the world.
The business is highly popular with it enjoying 5 stars on TripAdvisor, 9.3 on Booking.com and 5 stars on Facebook.
The Rose & Thistle is available off a freehold asking price of £495,000, or alternatively on a new free-of-tie lease off an asking price of £30,000 with an annual rent of £25,000.
For further information about this pub for sale, other pubs for sale or to let or how to buy a business please call Sidney Phillips on 01434 607841.
(December 2021)