Ship Inn, West Cowick, East Yorkshire, DN14

Location:
The Ship Inn is situated in the centre of the East Yorkshire village of West Cowick. The village lies in the far south east of the county approximately 8 miles West of the inland port town of Goole, 8 miles South of the historic ship building town of Selby and only 14 miles east of the market town of Pontefract.

The Ship Inn is the principal amenity within the village, however nearby attractions include the Grade I listed Cowick Hall country house and Park Lodge Shooting School. The neighbouring town of Snaith is host to many different amenities including the local supermarket, pharmacy, train station, primary school and fuel station. West Cowick benefits from convenient transport links with many bus stops being located throughout the village, regular services to Selby and Goole are available throughout the week.

The Ship Inn occupies a two storey, detached building of brick construction under a pan tile roof. Although the property is purported to date back to the early 1700s it is not listed, nor is it located within a conservation area or flood zone. The property briefly comprises:-

Property:
TRADE AREAS
FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH providing entry to the open plan U-shaped MAIN BAR which has combined seating for 50, carpet flooring, brick feature fireplace with electric imitation log burner and wooden main bar servery behind which is access to an inner hall which includes an external rear door and staircase to the first floor. Also found behind the bar is the enclosed staircase leading down to the open plan basement cellar which includes an external barrel drop. SIDE HALL with external rear door and entry to both Gentleman's and Ladies TOILEST with the latter benefitting form baby changing facilities.

FIRST FLOOR
Landing. STORE ROOM. CATERING KITCHEN. Access to the private accommodation:-

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION (First Floor)
Landing. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS. BATHROOM. MEZZANINE LOUNGE.

EXTERNAL
Front CAR PARK with space for 7 vehicles. Two front TRADE PATIO's with combined bench seating for 18. Side DRIVEWAY with owners parking for 2 vehicles. Rear TRADE PATIO/GARDEN with artificial grass, enclosed children's play area, fridge/freezer store room and combined open and sheltered seating for 70. To the rear of the property is a passageway which connects the High Street to Grange Road, this area has been transformed into a natural garden with seating and mature fruit trees.

COTTAGE (Detached Bungalow/Cottage - single storey)
To the rear of the premises, is a single storey, property of brick construction with a pan tile roof. Built in 2022 this cottage/bungalow includes an enclosed private garden, open plan living room/kitchen, shower room and double bedroom. This cottage benefits from its own private access behind the private owners driveway. Services include LPG central heating, mains water, electric and drainage are connected.

Licence:
A full Premises Licence is held allowing the sale of alcohol between the hours of:

11am to 11pm - Sunday to Thursday
11am - 1am - Friday & Saturday

Services:
Oil central heating. Mains water, drainage and electric. The property also benefits from being fully double glazed and includes a fire alarm and 3 camera CCTV security system.

Local Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Rateable Value as at 01 April 2023: £2,000 - BUSINESS RATES EXEMPT

Business:
Our clients have owned and operated The Ship Inn since March 2008 and are now reluctantly offering the premises to the market in order to retire due to ill health. Due to the aforementioned health issues the business operates on limited hours and with a limited food offering. As such there is potential to grow the business further by expanding the opening hours and introducing a full time food offering.

Current Opening Hours:
Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday & Thursday - 5pm to 11pm
Friday & Saturday - 4pm to 11pm
Sunday - 12 Midday to 8pm

Currently trade is predominately wet-led with a Sunday roast menu only on Sundays. The business also welcomes a number of functions such as wakes, birthday parties, christenings and the like, a Ladies darts team also frequents the premises. Currently the premises are operated by our husband and wife clients alongside one part time member of staff.

Detailed accounting information will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.