20 Bed Guest House For Sale

17 BEDROOM HOTEL, BAR AND RESTAURANT in Ganton, Scarborough for Sale.

Originally a thriving 17th-century coaching inn, The Ganton Greyhound Inn has been sympathetically extended and refurbished to offer 17 individually styled letting bedrooms, each with its own charm and character. Two individual buildings surrounding a large central courtyard. The main building features a spacious ground floor with a welcoming snug, an inviting lounge bar (28 covers), a bright and airy conservatory breakfast room (38 covers), and a delightful restaurant ideal for entertaining guests. The first floor also provides comfortable private accommodation for owners or managers, offering a true retreat with open roof terrace and private garden. Adjoining the inn is a modern two-storey extension housing ten superior letting rooms, including three generous family rooms that can sleep up to four guests.

Ground Floor (six letting rooms): Reception / Public Bar, 28-cover Lounge Bar with shared servery, Conservatory Restaurant (28 covers), Function Room with stage and dance floor, Conservatory Breakfast Room, Catering kitchen, dried goods store, beer cellar / store.
First Floor (main inn): 3 ensuite double bedrooms with access to roof terrace, 4 further double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, Single bedroom with wash basin (linked to a double ensuite room), Private accommodation including office, shower room, fitted kitchen, sitting room, and master ensuite bedroom with terrace access.
Additional two storey, purpose built wing of guest letting rooms: 10 ensuite bedrooms across two floors.
Outside: Large grassed garden with paved terrace and fish pond, Private garden with BBQ area, summer house, and koi pond, Garage, workshop, laundry, and log store, Ample car parking to front and central courtyard.

Business Overview
The Ganton Greyhound enjoys an established reputation and an excellent position on the A64 trunk road between York and Scarborough, benefitting from high year-round passing traffic. The inn also attracts repeat trade from nearby Ganton Golf Club, walkers on the Wolds Way, and visitors to the North York Moors, Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington, and Whitby. Healthy forward book of reservations into 2026.

The business is currently operated part-time by a couple (now retiring), supported by a small number of part-time staff. Despite limited opening hours (including no Sunday trade), annual turnover averages around £400,000 excl VAT - an outstanding gross profit margin of 85% and adjusted net profits in excess of £211,000 per annum.

Opportunities for Growth
Extending opening hours, particularly during the busy Easter to October season
Expanding function and event bookings, including weddings
Introducing special packages, promotions, and breaks to boost off-peak trade

Key Highlights
Historic 17th-century coaching inn on the busy A64
17 letting bedrooms, including spacious family rooms, plus owner / manager accommodation
Popular restaurant with strong reputation
Excellent profits with scope for further growth
Large outdoor space, perfect for small weddings or events
Ideally located for coast, countryside, and major visitor attractions