Cafe and bed and breakfast in Northumberland countryside hits the market
A popular bed and breakfast in the Northumberland countryside is for sale.
Christie & Co has been instructed to sell the Fountain Cottage Café and B&B in Bellingham village.
Occupying a prominent position close to the Pennine Way, Hareshaw Linn and Northumberland National Park, Fountain Cottage benefits from strong year‑round trade driven by walkers, cyclists, tourists and local residents.
The business has built an excellent reputation, including winning Best Café in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear for three years running.
The café offers approximately 46 internal covers, supported by a well‑equipped commercial kitchen, alongside external seating for a further 46 customers. Above the café are six en‑suite guest rooms.
The business is a turnkey opportunity for an owner‑operator, partnership or hospitality investor. Further growth potential exists through extended trading hours, enhanced marketing, evening service or expansion of the accommodation offer.
Marslie McGregor, Senior Business Agent – Pubs & Restaurants at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “Fountain Cottage Café & B&B is a truly special lifestyle business that combines charm, location, and strong commercial performance.
"Its award‑winning reputation, combined with the consistent year‑round visitor market Bellingham attracts, makes this an exciting opportunity for a buyer looking to step straight into a well‑established and much‑loved operation.
"The blend of café trade and guest accommodation provides excellent flexibility and scope for growth, making it a rare find in the region.”
The Foutain Cottage is on the market for a leasehold asking price of £50,000, with an annual rent of £41,600, while a freehold option is available at £450,000 plus VAT.