By Owen Hughes
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A popular roadside cafe and restaurant in Gwynedd that was forced to close temporarily because of “abuse” from passing visitors is now up for sale. Cowshed (Y Beudy) – off the A498 near Tremadog – was much loved by its loyal customers but announced last month that it was to shut for a time due to “threats” and “discrimination”.
These generally came from some people wanting to use the site as free rest stop. Despite not being customers they would use the toilets and even picnic on their tables and chairs.
This saw them close “temporarily” although the milkshake and food self service machines remain open.
Now the restaurant business is up for sale with Christie and Co. It has a guide price of £50,000 for the leasehold – with £15,000 annual rent.
James Dodd, from Christie and Co, said: “This is a unique opportunity to acquire a thriving lifestyle business with strong brand identity and high footfall in a prime tourist location.
“The Cowshed has diversified income streams through food service, retail, vending, and event hosting, with further potential to expand online sales or develop the accommodation offering. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community
“Its strategic location near Snowdonia (Eryri) and established reputation make it ideal for an entrepreneur seeking a rewarding venture in hospitality and tourism.”
The listing added: “The premises feature indoor and outdoor seating with scenic views, a refurbished terrace, and a thoughtfully restored interior using reclaimed materials. The site includes a hot food counter, vending machines, restrooms, and a newly added gift shop showcasing locally made and eco-friendly products.”
The building used to be a dairy owned by the Williams family, who also established it as a petrol station and cafe in the 1960s. A campsite was added by the next owner Eric Jones, regarded by many as one of Wales’ finest mountaineers – he skydived at the North Pole, flew hot air balloons over Everest and was the first Brit to complete a solo ascent of the north face of the Eiger.
Nearby is the huge rock of Bwlch y Moch, a popular destination for climbers which is owned by the British Mountaineering Council. These days, the Cowshed has been scaled by a life-size fibreglass dairy cow to catch the eyes of passing motorists from the restaurant’s roof.
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