Forresters Arms Kilburn

The Foresters Arms is situated five miles from the market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire. It is located below the "White Horse" Monument and shares the village with the Mousey Thompson furniture factory and museum.

The pub is a characterful country inn and restaurant with 8 en-suite living bedrooms. This is a perfect location for guests who wish to experience the stunning ‘Horse on the Hill’ village. As you walk through the entrance, you will see the reception lounge with a counter and office facility, with comfortable seating and a working fireplace. The lounge bar features an impressive fireplace, loose tables, chairs, and stools, with Mouseman furniture as its special feature. There is a charming restaurant with exposed brickwork and a private dining area accommodating more than 40 covers. The breakfast room has French windows opening onto a decked terrace seating area, comfortably accommodating more than 20 covers. The trade kitchen is well equipped, and there are eight en-suite letting bedrooms, all in excellent condition, and a mixture of twin and double rooms with coffee and tea-making facilities. There is seating available on the terrace to the front of the pub and a timber-decked seating area to the rear. Car parking is available by way of free public parking overlooking the village green. Ever dreamt of being your own boss, running a thriving pub, and shaping a vibrant community hub? Partnering with Stonegate, the UK's largest pub company, makes that dream a reality. We offer the best of both worlds: self-employment with the unwavering support of a dedicated team, from regional managers to a network of experienced publicans in your region. From free BII membership to unlock industry insights, to a diverse portfolio offering the perfect pub for your vision, Stonegate empowers you to maximize endless profit opportunities. Plus, our flexible tenancy agreements ensure you have the control you need to succeed. Key Features • Well presented, characterful country inn and restaurant • Eight en-suite letting rooms in excellent order • Located in the North Yorkshire countryside amongst many historic landmarks • Two-bedroom private quarters, ideal for a couple or small family Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £18,795 • Full deposit: £18,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,385 • Guide rent (annual): £72,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £694,690 • Forecast turnover (annual): £694,690 Ideal Operator This opportunity would lend itself to an experienced publican with good catering and letting bedroom knowledge who can expand and grow this business and continue to be the heart of the community. Private Accommodation Self-contained accommodation comprises a lounge, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, and a shower room, all in good condition. Regional Manager's Thoughts The Forresters Arms is a beautiful pub in the affluent North Yorkshire countryside village of Kilburn.  With letting rooms, this is the perfect location for guests who wish to experience the stunning ‘Horse on the Hill’ village and the North Yorkshire countryside near Thirsk. This opportunity would lend itself to an experienced publican with good catering and letting knowledge who wants the opportunity to reside in Kilburn and experience village life, where this pub is truly the heart of the community. Surrounding Area Kilburn is a village in the civil parish of Kilburn High and Low, in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. It lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park and is approximately six miles north of Easingwold, seven miles east of Thirsk, and 24 miles north of York. The Forresters Arms is centrally located in this picturesque village, where Robert Thompson’s “Mouseman” furniture is made, and both bars are furnished with examples of his early work.