Run a Wells & Co. Pub - The Cottage Inn, Kenilworth

The Cottage Inn, Kenilworth

Key Highlights

• Reduced rent and £20,000 for investment
• Prominent High Street location in Kenilworth with car park and outside seating area
• Smart new kerb appeal and signage in place
• Good sized catering kitchen and dining areas
• Good sized private accommodation + staff accommodation
• BII Membership

Total Investment 20k - 30k

Potential Partner Profit £35,000

Pub Overview

The Cottage presents an enticing opportunity to take on a popular community-focused local pub and benefits from live-in accommodation. Located on the approach to the centre of Kenilworth, within easy reach of the town's sizeable population, The Cottage occupies a prominent location and has a good roadside presence. There is a car park for approx 15 vehicles, a seating area with space for ten picnic benches and 5 staff rooms or option for letting rooms.

Location

The Cottage is situated on the busy Stoneleigh Road on the way into Kenilworth, approximately one mile from the town centre and train station. The pub is surrounded by many residential properties.

Property

The trading area of The Cottage is based around a large central bar, with open plan seating for drinking and dining, plus a separate restaurant area giving an opportunity for functions. There is a well equipped catering kitchen with ample storage and a good sized cellar under the bar. There are five small en-suite rooms (scope for improvement) on the first floor. The domestic accommodation comprises bedroom, living room & kitchenette, and bathroom.

Business Potential

The Cottage, with a suitable operator could deliver a fantastic, community focussed business capable of attracting a wide customer base from the local area. There is a massive opportunity here to focus on the food side of the business as at the moment the Cottage is a blank canvas so all new ideas welcome. There is also potential to use some of the first floor rooms as letting rooms which would add extra income.

Suitable Applicants

The Cottage would suit operators committed to providing great hospitality, with a desire to engage with their local community, to build the pub’s food offer and focus upon a strong reputation for community activity. Financial know-how is required to maximise the pub’s profit potential, as is marketing experience in order to promote The Cottage's events programme to the wider area, although we do offer marketing support.

Estimated Costs

Total estimated ingoing costs £21,650

Annual rent £20,000 + £20k investment!