Loch Café Pensarn Road, Bala
- Land size
- 0.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Freehold Licenced Café
- 2 Bed Letting Property
- Private Parking
- 0.4 acre site adjacent
- Adjacent to Bala Lake and it's main car park
- Unique business opportunity
Description
Nestled in the picturesque setting of Bala, this unique property presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking to invest in a thriving business. Located on Pensarn Road, the Loch Café is a licensed commercial café that boasts a prime position by the stunning Bala Lake, attracting both locals and visitors alike.
The adjoining cottage, features a well-appointed reception area, kitchen, two inviting bedrooms and bathroom, making this property, not only a café but also a holiday let business. This dual-purpose setup allows for a versatile business model, catering to a variety of clientele. The fixtures are included in the sale, ensuring a seamless transition for the new owner.
The property benefits from an additional adjacent area, which is set on a generous 0.4-acre site and currently utilised as a seating space, wood fired pizza hut and pancake/coffee hut, enhancing the café's appeal.
With its prime location on the shore of Bala Lake and on the outskirt of the market town of Bala, this established café business and cottage property is ideal for those looking to embark on a rewarding venture in the hospitality sector. Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur or a newcomer to the industry, Loch Café offers a remarkable opportunity to thrive in one of Wales' most beautiful locations.
Our Ref:- B859 -
Accommodation - All measurements are approximate
Commercial Unit -
Café Area - 10.36m.0.91m x 3.96m.0.91m (34.3 x 13.3 ) - Fully licensed Café. Spacious café seating area, exposed ceiling beams, wooden wall panelling, traditional church style pews and benches, dual aspect, large fronted window looking out to Bala Lake. Counter area with display cabinets, tea/coffee making facilities, glass shelving, Ice cream counter display, freestanding glass door cold drinks serving cabinet.
Kitchen - 2.74m.2.74m x 4.88m.3.35m (9.9 x 16.11) - with hot and cold stainless steel sink, cabinets and work tops, wall units, electric oven and hob, stainless steel counter top fryer, gridle and freestanding steel work table.
Independent Wc -
Outside - with tarmacadam front patio seating area, benches and vintage style Ice Cream van. To the rear is and enclosed field which has two freestanding wooden hut food units ( wood fired pizza hut and a pancake/coffee/Ice Crem hut). With planning and licence consent for 9 tent pitches and 3 caravan pitches.
Accommodation - Y Bwthyn / The Cottage. Currently used as a successful holiday let.
Ground Floor -
Kitchen - 3.96m.1.52m x 3.35m.1.83m (13.5 x 11.6) - with matching wall and base units, part tiled walls, plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Stainless steel sink, granite effect work tops, electric oven and cooker hood. Exposed ceiling beams, down lights, stairs to first floor, wooden effect flooring, service hatch and brick effect archway to lounge. 1 radiator and main door out to rear.
Lounge - 3.96m.1.52m x 3.35m.1.83m (13.5 x 11.6) - with 1 radiator, exposed ceiling beams, built in display cupboard, gas fire with tiled and wooden surround. Shower room off from lounge.
Living Room / Dining Room - 7.01m.1.52m x 1.83m.0.91m (23.5 x 6.3) - with dual aspect, 1 radiator, part wooden wall panels. Service hatch to kitchen.
First Floor -
Bedroom 1 - 3.66m.0.30m x 3.35m.1.83m (12.1 x 11.6) - with 1 radiator, exposed ceiling beams, built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 - 1.52m.3.35m x 2.74m.0.30m (5.11 x 9.1) - with 1 radiator and TV point.
Bathroom - 2.74m.0.00m x 1.22m.0.30m (9.0 x 4.1) - with panelled bath, wash hand basin and wc. Fully tiled walls and 1 radiator.
Outside - with veranda with views out over Bala Lake and surrounding countryside. Stairs down to rear, parking space and gated, wooden panelled, storage area/washing line/bin compound.
Material Information - SERVICES:- Mains electric, water and drainage. LPG heating.
Fully licensed café.
Council Tax Band - Business Rates
Local Authority - Cyngor Gwynedd Council Offices, Penrallt, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1BN. Tel: .
Snowdonia National Park, National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LF. Tel:
For Sale as a going concern, all fixtures owned by vendor will be included in the sale. Business and assets are 'Sold as seen'
Tenure - Freehold
Viewing - Strictly by appointment via selling agent.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
66 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn867 metres
- Pupils
- 571
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Bro Tryweryn2.5 miles
- Pupils
- 61
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Ffridd y LLyn3.3 miles
- Pupils
- 45
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol O M Edwards4.3 miles
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Cerrigydrudion8.5 miles
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Secondary
- YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn867 metres
- Pupils
- 571
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Y Moelwyn15 miles
- Pupils
- 355
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Bro Idris16 miles
- Pupils
- 541
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Llanfyllin17 miles
- Pupils
- 775
- Type
- Middle (ages 4-19)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy17 miles
- Pupils
- 649
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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