Holy Island pub The Ship Inn bought by new owner of Alnwick Squash Club

It has been snapped up by Terry Maughan who recently bought Alnwick Squash Club and, before that, The Manor House on Holy Island.

The previous owners, Andrew and Janice Hnat have owned the inn for 17 years and made the decision to sell to retire.

Known as the Northumberland Arms until 1995, the Marygate pub is adorned with nautical artifacts, various photographs and paintings showcasing the island’s rich history and features a popular landscaped beer garden along with four en-suite guestrooms.

David Cash, director in Christie & Co’s Hospitality team, who handled the sale, said: “The Ship Inn is a fantastic example of a centuries-old inn which has been incredibly well maintained by its former owners.

"Andrew and Janice have done a fantastic job at building the inn’s reputation as a warm, welcoming freehouse and it’s been an absolute pleasure to act for them in their pursuit of retirement.”

He added: “The Northumberland coast continues to be incredibly popular with our buyers and in the last two years alone we’ve brokered lots of sales, including; Oasis Coffee Shop on Holy Island, The Barn at Beal just over the causeway, The Olde Ship at Seahouses and the Shoreline Café at Craster. Demand continues to outstrip supply and we’re actively seeking to bring new opportunities to market.”

Previous owners, Andrew and Janice Hnat, said: “From our very first contact with David Cash, we were most impressed with his efficiency and how he handled the sale; nothing was too much trouble.”