Britain's most photographed tearoom goes up for sale

Britain's most photographed tearoom which attracts busloads of tourists is up for grabs for those who want a 'bucket-list dream job'.

The beautiful 15th century Grade II-listed coach house Tu Hwnt l'r Bont is on the banks of Afon Conwy in Llanrwst, North Wales.

It is next to the Pont Fawr bridge and is covered in a Virginia creeper plant which covers the building and puts on a stunning floral display in autumn.

The plant feature is so gorgeous, it has featured on the cover of the Lonely Planet travel guide and in a Beano cartoon.

The lease is a 25-year term from March 25 2023 with a five-year rent review and it is available for £195,000 with rent of £8,750 a year.

In the 1950s, the derelict former courthouse was bought by the National Trust and was lovingly restored after funds were raised by locals. 

It has been a tearoom for over 50 years. The lease was sold on by the National Trust last January, with cafe and ice cream brand Parisella's taking it over.

But it has now been placed back on the market with St Davids Commercial.

Leaseholders Tracy Williams, 61, and his partner, Carrie Parisella, 59, often turn away more business than they can serve due to the popularity.

The tearoom is even part of an organised bus tour for New Zealand tourists.

The leaseholders told The Sunday Times: 'People come from Australia and Japan and there are a few companies who bring Americans from the cruise ships when they dock in Liverpool. We close at 5pm but you could stay open until 10pm in the summer, if you wanted to, because it's so busy.'

The couple took it on two years ago and hoped to run it for many years, but the death of Ms Parisella's father means she is returning to the family ice cream business instead.

She said: 'I am absolutely gutted to have to sell. It is one of those bucket-list dream jobs.' 

Estate agent Colin Flannigan described it as an 'unbelievable opportunity'.

He said: 'Originally built around the year 1480 as a farmhouse and residential dwelling, was later to be used as the local courthouse for many centuries. Eventually the building fell into disrepair; however, due to the generosity of the people in the town who paid for the renovations, the building survived the years.

'The National Trust acquired the property in the 1950s for its protection and made the decision to lease the property to locals in the town. The lease owners then decided to transform this amazing vine covered cottage (which transforms in colour with the seasons) into a traditional Welsh tearoom for all to enjoy.

'It has proved massively successful and has been drawing tourists from all over the World inside ever since. It's even made the front covers of The Lonely Planet Wales Travel Guide, and the Beano comic!

'Nowadays it is an award-winning tearoom, family-run business, and one of the must-see attractions in the Eryri National Park. The return business is unbelievable and many tour companies visit numerous times throughout the year, however our clients also turn numerous down. There is the potential to expand the business and increase the turnover.'

The landlords are responsible for the roof and external walls.