Small Island in Northern England Looking for Landlord to Run Its 300-Year-Old Pub—And Serve as ‘King’

Epoch Times ^ | 1-13-22 | Michael Wing

[dynachrome]

Within walking distance of town at low tide.

[4yearlurker]

I'll do it! My wife says I'm good at sitting on the throne!

[shadeaud]

Does it include a supply of masks?

[crz]

In the article it says that “You need a dedication for peace and quiet.”

Sounds like my kind of place.

BTW, it looks like there is a small pond there. It cant be fresh water? Has to be salt water..

[heavy metal]

lord heavy metal king of piel has a ring to it... 😀...

[ptsal]

Masks...not so much

but a watchcap, sweater, and neck scarf may be essential.

[Freedom of Speech Wins]

They could use the island for filming something like Game of Thrones.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

Too crowded.

[BBQToadRibs2]

Interesting website - apparently quite the tourist destination.

https://www.pielisland.co.uk/

[ShadowAce]

“You can’t just nip across to Tesco for a loaf of bread when you’re on Piel Island,” Murphy noted.

Why not? A small boat would do the trick.

[Magnum44]

[Vigilanteman]

The climate doesn't look all that bad. You could probably grow kale and cabbage most of the year and other vegetables seasonally.

Though I would imagine a strong ocean gale would send you seeking shelter deep inside the castle on occasion.

[linMcHlp]

In the details, you lease the island from the town, and you also pay out of your own pocket in order to maintain the island (except for certain emergencies involving a few facilities such as “the toilet block” and “the jetty”).

You are expected to hire necessary staff and operate the public amenities, and to have prior experience as such an operator (ie you also own a pub somewhere else).

Power (energy) is required to be “GREEN.” And, that has yet to be established.

No mention of How to Repel Boarders (your duty to defend).

You do get to say when and what is open; but, there is an expectation by the town, that you will attend to the work. What the island has to offer, is seasonal - sounds like summer months.

[linMcHlp]

Windy

https://www.windfinder.com/forecast/morecambe_bay

[linMcHlp]

Amending my comment, the FAQ:

https://www.pielisland.co.uk/faqs/

[dynachrome]

I would guess you charge enough to cover expenses.

[Two Kids' Dad]

Sounds like they basically need a bartender with a big ego. AOC?

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

With a dozen million dollars, and more importantly, permissions, it could be rebuilt into a comfortable place for tourism, recreation, and scientific crews.

1) Create a protected cove next to it with idea of accumulating sand and turning it into a sandbar on which can be grown plants. Next to that build a fishing pier.

2) Refurbish the castle. Heat the rooms with tile stoves.

[bgill]

There’s a job for the Markles. Just Harry and MEghan can get their crowns and a castle.

[Mr Radical]

Probabaly the previous occupiers want out as they know the island will disappear beneath the seas any time soon owing to to globull warming and rising sea levels.