Property description

Lynton's largest and busiest restaurant, The Greenhouse, occupies a prime trading position opposite The Cliff Railway, in the heart of the high street.With 60 covers, bar area and 3 bedroom owners accommodation, The Greenhouse offers the opportunity to live and work in Exmoor's most beautiful seaside villages.


A famous Victorian landmark in Lynton since 1880, The Greenhouse Restaurant enjoys the prime position in this Exmoor National Park village, directly opposite the entrance to the Victorian Cliff Railway (one of the top visitor attractions in the South West). The Greenhouse is popular for breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas and evening dining, with 60 covers, reception area and bar inside and 12 covers outside on the popular pavement area. The owners' accommodation is a three-bedroom flat with plenty of private parking at the rear.

Business area

Restaurant
Conservatory-style seating area with tables and chairs for up to 60 covers. Vaulted ceiling. Bay window area. Feature fireplace with wood burner. Bar area.

Bar
Wooden bar with storage shelving beneath. Shelving above bar to hang glasses. Mirror backed shelving for glasses. Optics' fitments plus shelving beneath.

Kitchen
Two wooden swing doors lead from the restaurant & bar through to the kitchen (one door in, one out). Fully fitted trade kitchen with all equipment. Double glazed windows to rear.

Toilets
Separate ladies & gents toilets. Baby-changing area.

Outside (Trade area)
Outside seating area at the front of the restaurant with tables for pavement dining.

Owner's Accommodation

Lounge/Office
Two wooden double doors lead from the restaurant into the owners' lounge/office. Windows to the rear. Door leading into owner's flat. Radiator.

Bathroom
Three piece bathroom suite including panel-enclosed bath with wall-mounted electric shower above, low-level flush WC and wash basin. Window to side. Radiator.

Bedroom 1
Windows to the rear. Built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 2
(Currently used as a storage room.) Window to side. Radiator.

Stairs to lower ground level

Kitchen
Windows to the rear. Range of wall and base cupboards with work tops over. Gas hob with electric oven below. Radiator. Central heating boiler.

Bedroom 3
Double glazed window to the side. Radiator.

Outside
Car parking for several vehicles. Potential for private patio/terrace (STPP). Vehicular access to Cross Street Car Park.

Agent's Notes

The Business
The business trades for nine months of the year, from February to October.

Location & Visitor Numbers
The restaurant's huge potential is greatly enhanced by its unique high street location opposite the entrance to Lynton's famous Victorian water-powered cliff railway - one of North Devon's most visited tourist attractions.