Plough Inn
180 Coach Road, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5EN
A PUB WITH STUNNING VIEWS
The Plough Inn is a traditional pub situated at the top of the village of Sleights, offering breath-taking views across the Esk Valley. It is in a picturesque part of the world where the North Yorks Moors National Park is right on the doorstep. If you look out into the garden you can embrace the views. The pub is a popular tourist destination, with the famous town of Whitby also close by and as well as a traditional pub classics offer, the pub also benefits from 3 letting rooms. The new operator here will need to continue to attract the tourists for an overnight stay or evening meal, but also embrace the community and become the hub of the village. This will be key to your success during the winter months.
Dining areas
Garden
Kitchen
Location
The Plough Inn is situated in the village of Sleights which is located in the Esk Valley in the postal region of Whitby. The village lies along the steep main A169 road that runs north to south between Whitby and Malton via Pickering across the North Yorks Moors. Thousands of people pass the pub daily with only one other competitor in the area so it is in an excellent location for trading.
Business Information
Annual rent
£20,000
Weekly rent
£385
Entry costs
£11,400
Turnover royalty
n/a
Forecasted Operator Turnover
£476,786
Forecasted Operator Profit (inc machine profit)
£27,606
Forecasted Operator Machine Profit
£0
Average Beer & Cider Discount*
£72
Type of Tie
Full tie: All products
Agreement
1 Year Foundation Agreement, with built in rent steps to help you establish your business. The rent will be stepped for first 6 months as you establish your business. We are also open to shorter term agreements to re open the pub before progressing to the 1 year agreement.
Entry costs approximately £11,400, which includes stock, glassware, crockery, cutlery, fuel and cleaning materials, legal, brokers and stocktaking fees, training fees, schedule of condition, working capital and deposit which is £6000. Fixtures and Fitting will be rented with weekly payments made.
Deposit
£6,000
Fixtures & Fittings
£0
Legal Admin Fee
£350
Broker Fee
£750
Stocktaking Fee
£150
Working Capital
£3,000
Other Costs
£1,150
Total Entry Costs
£11,400
You will need to estimate the turnover you expect to achieve from the pub, with regard to food and accommodation (if applicable). Barrelage figures are given to assist you with calculations. All figures represent products bought from Greene King only. **Please note trading volumes for year 2021 are for part year trading and reflect the impact of closure during the Covid 19 pandemic**
| Year | Beer (Brls) | Wine & Spirits (Ltrs) | Minerals (Ltrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 94 | 139 |
| 2022 | 164 | 2,313 | 4,355 |
| 2021 | 146 | 1,578 | 3,902 |
There are two trading areas; a bar for drinkers and a lounge/restaurant which is ideal for diners. There is a suntrap beer garden to rear and a large car park to front. Additionally, the pub offers 3 en suite letting rooms.
Trade Bars
2
Trade Dining Areas
1
Trade Kitchens
1
Trade Food Covers
72
Trade Gardens
1
Trade Patio Areas
0
Trade Rooms to Let
3
Meeting Rooms
0
External Child Play Areas
0
Function Rooms
0
Customer Car Park Spaces
20
Current Premises Licence Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 10:00-02:30
Sun: 10:00-01:30
The accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom and toilet
Private Rooms
7
Lounge
1
Dining Rooms
0
Double Bedrooms
3
Single Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
1
Toilets
1
Private Kitchens
1
Offices
0
Bedsits
0
I am on the lookout for an experienced publican who is capable of covering all areas of the business, from front of house to kitchen to housekeeping. You'll also need to demand high standards of service operationally, whilst creating memorable customer experiences. If you'd like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact the recruitment team for more information.
Kevin Shears, Business Development Manager
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