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Oct 2022
New owners prepare to open cafe at Millstones on A59 near Harrogate
A landmark restaurant on a major road near Harrogate will reopen under new ownership this autumn.
The former Millstones restaurant on the A59 near Kettlesing has been bought by Mark and Teresa Trickett, who have already begun work on the site.
As well as renovating the accommodation to create a family home, they are transforming the restaurant into a large cafe, with new kitchen, toilets and more.
It will be known as the Outside Inn, but the site will continue to be known as Millstones in recognition of its history.
Mark said:
The couple have run a motorhome business for the last few years. However, they were looking for a new site after struggling to get the right permissions to operate the business from their home, just half a mile from Millstones.
Mark approached the former owner of Millstones, which was on the market, and the sale completed in July. The couple got straight to work with their plans for the site.
Aiming to be as sustainable as possible, they are re-using as many of the fittings as possible, such as repurposing skirting boards to create a counter in the ladies' toilets.
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Millstones was well-known over many years for catering for large groups, from local organisations to coach trips passing by on the A59.
More recently, it had begun offering fish and chips, and had added a farm shop. However, Mark and Teresa plan to simplify what the venue offers and ensure it is good value, with Teresa drawing on her previous experience in the catering industry.
The couple said they hope to open the doors in the next few weeks. They have a clear vision of what they want the business to offer, as Mark explained:
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