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RAILWAY INN ABERGYNOLWYN Railway Inn, Abergynolwyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9YW RAILWAY INN ABERGYNOLWYN Railway Inn, Abergynolwyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9YW At a glance Your agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy Free of tie option also available Guide Rent: £25,000 per annum (Retail Partnership Tenancy) • Traditional village pub in a beautiful rural setting • Established local and tourism trade • Barn utilised as a function space and scope to develop three more outbuildings • Two bedroomed private quarters, ideal for a couple • Discounts of up to £155 per barrel with an average of £130 per barrel To talk to someone about this opportunity or for any general enquiries call or email the recruitment team on: Overview of Railway Inn 03333 20 00 36 The Railway Inn is in a very attractive location in the rural village of Abergynolwyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd and is unopposed as the only pub serving the [email protected] local community. From the pub you can still see the remains of the old incline that brought goods traffic down from the railway to the village. There are stunning views of the nearby hills and wonderful walking locations nearby. The pub is situated in Snowdonia Park and has a solid local trade and thrives from tourism. The pub is well-established, traditionally decorated and has many quirky features. There is an established homemade traditional food offer and a good wet offer comprising of several real ales and premium drinks. We are seeking an experienced publican or couple looking to run a pub in a beautiful location, who can further develop and enhance the current offer. For enquiries, call or email the team on: 03333 20 00 36 [email protected] Regional Manager's thoughts on Railway Inn Key features The Railway Inn is a well-established and traditional country pub with multiple income streams and offers an exciting opportunity for a new publican to position themselves at the heart of the local community. Although the pub is well- ü Cask Ale established and has a great reputation for its quality food and drink offer, there is scope to take the pub to the next level by utilising the outbuildings to create a space capable of hosting events such as beer festivals or traditional folk music ü Trade Kitchen weekends. I am looking for publicans who will work hard to integrate into the local community and take pride in running their own country pub. Shaun Jackson, Regional Manager ü Restaurant Indoor trading area ü Live Music Three main rooms occupy the internal trading space; a 30 cover restaurant and two lounges, each accommodating 10 covers and with their own connecting bar. ü Beer Garden Loose tables and chairs are positioned accordingly throughout. Many of the original character features of the pub have been retained such as the stone clad walls and a huge inglenook fireplace in one of the lounge bars, above which is ü Function Room novel brass ornaments. These features along with period ceiling beams in the bars instil a real home from home feeling. The trade kitchen runs behind the bars 2 Private Bedrooms and across the three rooms. It has been recently refurbished which provides ample space for a quality food offer. Outdoor trading area Location The pub sits on the main through-road of the village and has benefitted from external decoration and new signage in recent years. Customers can enjoy the Historically, Abergynolwyn was beauty of the surrounding landscape if they choose to sit outside the front of pub part of Merionethshire and its where there is space for several picnic benches. Alternatively, to the rear of the main industry was slate quarrying. pub is a beautifully landscaped beer garden with space for an additional six The village was founded in the picnic benches. From here the nearby hills can still be seen, along with the barn 1860s to house workers at the and outbuildings. The first outbuilding is a large barn which is currently used for nearby Bryn Eglwys quarry. Today functions and private parties. The three further outbuildings are currently unused farming, forestry and tourism are but with the right vision could be made better use of. the major local industries. Just over a mile away is Castell y Bere, a Welsh castle near Your living accommodation Llanfihangel-y-Pennant in The private accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, a kitchen, Gwynedd. Also close by is the bathroom and small office. Talyllyn Railway and visitors to the area are treated to spectacular walking routes. The towns of Our proposed agreement - Tenancy Tywyn and Dolgellau are approximately eight and 12 miles Partnership terms away respectively and have an abundance of shops, banks and Guide Rent: £25,000 per annum, payable weekly in advance. other amenities. Based on discount scheme PARTNERSHIP BAND I. The proposed agreement: Retail Partnership Tenancy Key terms available online here We will also discuss your purchasing options (Wines, spirits, cask, minerals and flavoured alcoholic beverages) which you can choose all, a combination or none. Tie release fees will apply. For enquiries, call or email the team on: 03333 20 00 36 [email protected] Estimated capital start-up Local competition £14,250 (excl VAT) Riverside Hotel, , Machynlleth, Often referred to as ingoing costs. Includes stock & glassware at valuation, cash SY20 9DW (4.32 mi) float and a deposit (calculated as 25% of £25,000), refundable at the end of your agreement dependent on your account being in good order. Up to two weeks Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn, rent and other contractual charges will be payable in advance. Please note, the , Machynlleth, SY20 9RD (4.69 actual deposit payable will be 25% of the final agreed rent. mi) Peniarth Arms, High Street, Estimated fixtures & fitting value Tywyn, LL36 9PH (4.79 mi) £10,000 (excl VAT) Slaters Arms Hotel, Bridge To be discussed with the Regional Manager Street, Machynlleth, SY20 9SP (4.84 mi) Rateable value Tafarn Dwynant, , Machynlleth, £11,250 SY20 9HA (5.07 mi) - For further information regarding the April 2017 revaluation, please visit www.tax.service.gov.uk/view-my-valuation/search Uniform Business Rate April 2018 49.3p (England) 51.4p (Wales). To establish the rate payable, please contact the relevant Local Authority. Our proposed agreement - Free of Tie Partnership terms Guide rent: Offers invited The proposed agreement: Free of Tie Key terms available online here Estimated capital start-up You will need to have funds available to cover stock and glassware, deposit, (25% of the final rent), and other contractual charges. Estimated fixtures & fitting value £10,000 (excl VAT) To be discussed with the Regional Manager Rateable value £11,250 - For further information regarding the April 2017 revaluation, please visit www.tax.service.gov.uk/view-my-valuation/search Uniform Business Rate April 2018 49.3p (England) 51.4p (Wales). To establish the rate payable, please contact the relevant Local Authority. For enquiries, call or email the team on: 03333 20 00 36 [email protected].
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