SUPERB CAFÉ & COFFEE SHOP IN THE HEART OF RURAL NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

The Hay Barn Café – A REALLY ATTRACTIVELY APPOINTED EATERY IN A POPULAR TOURIST AREA

The Hay Barn Café operates from a converted barn in the picturesque village of Kneesall. This fantastic café stands on a prominent, elevated position in the heart of the village. The delightful premises and clear signage attract attention from passersby.

The Hay Barn Café boast excellent online presence; such as Finalists of the Great Food Club Awards UK in 2023/2024 and featuring in The Extra Mile Guide where they are quoted as ‘indefatigably friendly’. In addition, they have over 10,000 Facebook followers and a 5* rating on Trip Advisor with 413 reviews.

The menu is updated regularly and offers delicious all-day breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and homemade cakes. Produce is sourced locally where possible. The business benefits from both internal and external seating, car parking and a solid, excellent reputation.

Key Information:

• Price: £139,950 o.n.o. 
• Tenure: Leasehold.
• Term: 5 years from May 2022. A new 5-year lease will be made available (subject to satisfactory referencing).
• Rent: £640.66 + vat pcm. (£9,228 Inc vat p.a.x.) 
• Rates: £Nil currently with S.B.R.R.
• Licencing: 11:00am – 11:00pm daily.

THE BUSINESS & PROPERTY DETAILS:
Location. Located at Old Hall Farm, Kneesall, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0AG, on the A616; a busy main road connecting Ollerton to Newark. The Hay Barn Café is in the heart of Robin Hood country with Clumber Park, Rufford Abbey, Centre Parcs, Sherwood Pines, The National Holocaust Museum, Sherwood Forest visitor centre & craft centre in Edwinstowe and the market towns of Newark and Southwell nearby. There is no competition in the immediate area.

The business. The Hay Barn Café has an outstanding reputation, ranking consistently high on social medial platforms, Trip Advisor and Google etc; The reputation has been built upon exceptional high standards in both customer service and homecooked foods. It is estimated that around 80% of the customers are regulars, with many visiting weekly and even daily. The business also attracts customers from further afield, due to its reputation, quality food, rave reviews and locality to several tourist attractions. Customers from as far as Chesterfield, Lincoln and Sheffield have been known to return. The café is busy all year round, with its peak period in July and August.

All items are baked/cooked on the premises (with the exception of bread which is delivered from a local bakery). A maximum of 6 Bistro evenings, including Christmas specials are announced at the beginning of each year. These are fully booked within days of being made available and produce on average £2,000 per event.

There are two experienced managers in place, capable of handling all aspects of the day to day running of the café (including ordering, food prep, rotas etc;). New owners can choose to be involved in the business as much as they wish.

Growth Potential.

• There is customer demand for further Bistro evening and Sunday opening. By opening Sundays alone, it is estimated that an extra £80,000 turnover per annum could be achieved. By opening 1 evening per month an additional £25,000 revenue per annum is estimated.
• Utilise the extra outdoor space during the summer, peak period (adds an additional 20 covers). This could potentially be profitable by opening both day and nighttime. With ample parking, an alcohol licence until 11pm and no immediate residential premises close by, opening in the evening for ‘Pizza night’ or live music evenings etc in the summer could bring in substantial extra revenue (NB: may be subject to additional licencing).
• Introduce Instagram and TikTok. The food and ambiance are very ‘Insta’ worthy.
• Host baby showers and private parties, promote outside catering
• Create a range of ‘take away’ meals. The demographic of the regular customers lends itself to offering dinners to ‘heat & eat’, especially whilst being closed on Sundays.

The Premises. The premises are warm and welcoming and offer 28 covers internally, with a further 20 covers outside in the large private garden area. There are 2 kitchens, a staff WC and generous office/staff room. There are 10 allocated parking spaces, with plenty of additional parking available across the road in the village hall car park.

Sales. The turnover is in excess of £430,000 per annum.
Stock Level. Modest, mostly fresh. To be taken at valuation. Estimated at £3,000.
Staffing. A team of 11. Daily operation requires 2 kitchen staff, 1 pot washer & 2 front of house. 3 front of house team members are required on Saturdays and holiday periods. The team includes 2 fully experienced managers and sufficient kitchen staff & front of house staff etc to cover all shifts.
Trading Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm. Closed Sunday.
Additional information: For sale on a cash free, debt free basis. All equipment is owned outright. All mains services are connected excluding gas.

VIEWING is strictly by appointment through the agents. By all means view the business discreetly as a customer, but on no account contact any of the staff or the vendor directly.

SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

Summary. Businesses of this quality rarely come to the market. This is a very special, successful business and an exciting opportunity for someone. You have the option to continue running the business as it is, or grow it further by simple measures such as opening Sundays, offering Sunday roasts perhaps, adding in further Bistro evenings, taking on parties, baby showers and external catering. We do suggest calling in as a customer to experience The Hay Barn’s charm and quality experience. However, please do not mention the sale. Please contact Ellis & Ellis to arrange a private viewing with the vendor.

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