This scenic cafe is in a prime spot near the bank of one of North Wales’ most beautiful lakes. Llyn Tegid in Bala is a popular spot for locals and tourists, especially in summer, and the licensed cafe, with its ice cream parlour, is a good place for refreshments.
Now, due to the owners’ retirement, the whole Loch Cafe site has gone up for sale. It could present an excellent business opportunity for a discerning buyer.
After all, you’d get a lot for the £975,000 price tag. In addition to the licenced cafe, there is also a two-bedroom holiday let and a camping or event field.
Nearby, you’ll find a pizza cabin, pancake house and ice cream van. There is private parking too on the site which covers nearly half an acre.
If visitors head south on the A494 and they’ll find the Loch Cafe on the left close to the shore and near the busy car park and Water Sports Centre. In fact it’s so close the property looks out on across the water and beach area.
The estate agents, Chester-based Hart & Co, say: “The lake is a real tourist hotspot and an area of outstanding natural beauty and remains busy throughout the year but predominantly the summer months for water sports enthusiasts, walkers, cyclists etc.”
They add: “The business presently trades on short hours and operates from April to October only. However there is huge opportunity here to either operate in its entirety or sub-let in part and maximise on the evening and weekend trade as well as developing the licensed cafe into a more comprehensive operation.
“There is also opportunity to increase social media and website presence.” The cafe’s main trading area spreads over about 454 sq ft with dining covers, a till trade counter, an ice cream display chiller, a kitchen and a separate store.
In an outside area, there’s a vintage ice cream van and additional seating. The holiday let has a lounge, shower room, kitchen and dining room, veranda/balcony with views across the lake. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The event field houses a pizza hut with wood fired oven, pancake house and coffee hut. The event field also has an area for camping and boat storage if required.
The site is freehold (awaiting confirmation) and the rateable value is understood to be £5,000 PAX.
Viewing
Loch Cafe, Pensarn Road, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7SR. Guide price of £975,000. Business rates and charges may apply.
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the agents Hart & Co. Under no circumstances must a direct approach be made to the vendors or any of the staff. Ring 01244 562122.
