The Kings Arms, Kings Arms, Stainton, Westmorland And Furness
- Use Class
- Use Class: Sui Generis
Key Features
- Cumbrian village on edge of the Lake District
- 18th century destination public house business for sale
- Two-section trade area (42)
- Two bedroom owners’ accommodation
- Beer garden (50) and village shop/Post Office
- Net sales: YE 31st March 2025 - £437,508
- SELLER REF 96423
Description
Stainton is a village in the county of Cumbria. It is located three miles south-west of Penrith and is known as the northern gateway to the Lake District National Park. Stainton lies just off the A66 which provides links to Ullswater and Keswick; the village also serves as a convenient base for those wishing to explore the national park’s many walking routes and fells including Blencathra and Skiddaw.
The A66 eastbound gives easy access to the North Pennines National Landscape and the Yorkshire Dales National Park as well as the M6 motorway. The westbound A66 leads to the West Cumbrian coast.
The property dates back to 1721 but is not listed. It is of local stone construction with a pitched slate roof and is set over two storeys to the main. There is a single storey Post Office/village shop to the right-hand side of the main building. It briefly comprises:
TRADE AREAS
MAIN BAR with carpet and stripped wood flooring, seating for 30, a wood constructed BAR SERVERY with well-equipped back bar, a feature fireplace with log burner and a darts throw area. Rear DINING AREA with seating for 12 and a second darts throw.
The trade areas are well-appointed throughout and have been subject to investment in recent years. They offer a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere whilst retaining many of the building's original features.
TOILET BLOCK with DISABLED ACCESS TOILET/BABY CHANGE ROOM, LADIES’ TOILETS and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS.
CELLAR to rear of the bar with STOREROOM and UTILITY ROOM.
Good-sized TRADE KITCHEN with Altro nonslip flooring and multiple PREP and WASH AREAS. The kitchen is fully equipped with catering appliances.
OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor and comprising:
Spacious LOUNGE, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, BATHROOM and separate KITCHEN.
VILLAGE SHOP/POST OFFICE
Located to the right-hand side of the building, comprising an open-plan SHOP FLOOR AREA.
EXTERNAL
Raised BEER GARDEN to the side of the property with picnic style benches for 30. FRONT PATIO with gazebo and seating for 20. CAR PARK for 10 vehicles.
The Kings Arms is a family run public house which is now being offered for sale due to our clients' wish to retire. It is a food-led destination pub that is hugely popular with the local community, residents of the surrounding villages and tourists visiting the area in the spring and summer months. The pub offers real ales, a traditional, locally sourced food menu and specialist food nights. It also hosts community events (including dominoes) and supports seven darts teams.
The business provides the perfect opportunity for a family team or an aspiring chef to build upon our clients' success. The pub is set in a stunning location which offers the perfect work/life balance. Net sales for the year ended 31st March 2026 are £437,508 with accounts available upon request.
The business has its own website:
FREEHOLD £425,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
A Premises Licence is held.
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. LPG for cooking and heating.
Rateable Value: £20,000 from 1st April 2026.
Local Authority: Westmorland & Furness Council.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-17
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Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Stainton CofE Primary School290 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Yanwath Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- North Lakes School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 161
- Type
- Community school
- Brunswick School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 140
- Type
- Community school
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ullswater Community College2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,520
- Type
- Foundation school
- Appleby Grammar School13 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Keswick School14 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,208
- Type
- Academy converter
- Caldew School16 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 990
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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