Guide price
£720,000
Pub/bar for saleThe Bell Inn, Newmarket Road, Kennett, Newmarket CB8
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Auction
Freehold
About this property
For sale by auction on Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025 at 10:00
Venue: Livestream Auction
Freehold Country Inn with letting rooms, restaurant and owner's accommodation
The Bell Inn is a charming and quintessential English country pub, dating back to the early 1500s, set in the sought-after village of Kennett on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border. This detached, Grade II Listed building showcases original Tudor-style features including exposed timber beams and a stunning Inglenook fireplace.
The premises include a welcoming pub and dining area, a well-established restaurant, spacious private owner's accommodation, and ten individually styled guest rooms, each with its own en-suite facilities, making it an ideal venture for those seeking a turnkey hospitality business with character and strong potential.
Main Building
A welcoming bar and lounge area with traditional oak timbers and seating for up to 50 guests across two levels.
A dedicated restaurant space with capacity for a further 30 covers.
A separate lounge bar with its own entrance (currently operating as an independent business), seating up to 30 guests.
A large, fully equipped commercial kitchen, complete with canopy, double cookers, fryers, stainless steel prep areas, and separate washing/utility zones.
To the rear & side of the property, a beautiful courtyard garden offers al fresco seating for around 80 patrons—perfect for summer trade.
Accommodation
A major advantage of the Bell Inn is its separate two-storey accommodation block, built approximately 7 years ago. This comprises 10 high-quality ensuite letting rooms, each finished to a modern hotel standard, ideal for both tourist and business clientele.
In addition, the first floor of the main inn provides a large 3-bedroom private owner’s flat, Lounge, Bathroom, Kitchen / office space suitable for on-site management or further potential letting accommodation.
Business Potential
The Bell Inn presents a unique opportunity to acquire a ready-to-trade venue with clear upside potential, including:
Expanding trading hours and services
Hosting events, functions, or weddings
Leveraging RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall accommodation demand
Reintegrating the currently sublet bar area into core business use
Increasing marketing and online presence for the letting rooms
This is an ideal investment for an experienced operator, pub chain, or hospitality group seeking to add a high-performing and character-rich venue to their portfolio.
Location
The Bell occupies a highly visible position on the B1506, the busy route connecting Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds, and is within one mile of the A14, offering rapid access to Cambridge, the M11 ( 15 Minutes), and Stansted Airport (40 minutes).
Newmarket, just minutes away, is home to the Rowley Mile and July Racecourses, Tattersalls Sales Ring, the National Horseracing Museum, and many world-renowned stud farms including Cheveley Park and The National Stud—making this an ideal hospitality base for racing and equestrian visitors.
EPC Rating: D
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
Venue: Livestream Auction
Freehold Country Inn with letting rooms, restaurant and owner's accommodation
The Bell Inn is a charming and quintessential English country pub, dating back to the early 1500s, set in the sought-after village of Kennett on the Suffolk-Cambridgeshire border. This detached, Grade II Listed building showcases original Tudor-style features including exposed timber beams and a stunning Inglenook fireplace.
The premises include a welcoming pub and dining area, a well-established restaurant, spacious private owner's accommodation, and ten individually styled guest rooms, each with its own en-suite facilities, making it an ideal venture for those seeking a turnkey hospitality business with character and strong potential.
Main Building
A welcoming bar and lounge area with traditional oak timbers and seating for up to 50 guests across two levels.
A dedicated restaurant space with capacity for a further 30 covers.
A separate lounge bar with its own entrance (currently operating as an independent business), seating up to 30 guests.
A large, fully equipped commercial kitchen, complete with canopy, double cookers, fryers, stainless steel prep areas, and separate washing/utility zones.
To the rear & side of the property, a beautiful courtyard garden offers al fresco seating for around 80 patrons—perfect for summer trade.
Accommodation
A major advantage of the Bell Inn is its separate two-storey accommodation block, built approximately 7 years ago. This comprises 10 high-quality ensuite letting rooms, each finished to a modern hotel standard, ideal for both tourist and business clientele.
In addition, the first floor of the main inn provides a large 3-bedroom private owner’s flat, Lounge, Bathroom, Kitchen / office space suitable for on-site management or further potential letting accommodation.
Business Potential
The Bell Inn presents a unique opportunity to acquire a ready-to-trade venue with clear upside potential, including:
Expanding trading hours and services
Hosting events, functions, or weddings
Leveraging RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall accommodation demand
Reintegrating the currently sublet bar area into core business use
Increasing marketing and online presence for the letting rooms
This is an ideal investment for an experienced operator, pub chain, or hospitality group seeking to add a high-performing and character-rich venue to their portfolio.
Location
The Bell occupies a highly visible position on the B1506, the busy route connecting Newmarket to Bury St Edmunds, and is within one mile of the A14, offering rapid access to Cambridge, the M11 ( 15 Minutes), and Stansted Airport (40 minutes).
Newmarket, just minutes away, is home to the Rowley Mile and July Racecourses, Tattersalls Sales Ring, the National Horseracing Museum, and many world-renowned stud farms including Cheveley Park and The National Stud—making this an ideal hospitality base for racing and equestrian visitors.
EPC Rating: D
Additional Fees
Buyers Premium: £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge - £1200 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Price Information
* Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide.
Additional Fees Information
Please be aware there may be additional fees payable on top of the final sale price. This includes and are not limited to administration charges and buyer's premium fees payable on exchange, and disbursements payable on completion. Please ensure you check the property information page for a list of any relevant additional fees as well as reading the legal pack for any disbursements.
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