• Tue. Sep 2nd, 2025

North Yorkshire shop will be a gift to new owners

24900upload2

The Gift Shop, family business in the village of Reeth, in picturesque Swaledale, North Yorkshire, is on the market as its current owner moves on to pastures new. Jacqueline McShane, is selling the business, which has been established for more than 50 years where she has worked in the shop for more than 18 years, and owned it for 10 years.

She has put the business on the market, with Hilton Smythe and is searching for the perfect new owners for the business she has built up.

Jacqueline said: “The name, The Gift Shop, does not fully describe the full scope of the business as a newsagents, off licence and village store. We sell newspapers, magazines, household items, groceries wines and spirits, ice creams, freshly made sandwiches, hot and cold drinks, confectionary, greeting cards and gifts.

“We enjoy a high level of repeat local trade as well as providing an excellent one-stop shop for tourists and walkers.”

Gareth Smyth, CEO of Hilton Smythe Group, said: “Jacqueline has done a fantastic job building up The Gift Shop as a business, and it will be a great investment for anyone looking to run their own business. It is in a central location and is well-loved by locals and tourists. I would say it’s an absolute gift.

“The Gift Shop, which is based on High Row in Reeth is up for sale for £340,000 +SAV (Stock At Value) and Jacqueline hopes this will attract a new buyer to carry on her legacy.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for a new owner to buy and develop a long established and profitable multi-facet business, with lovely family accommodation in a stunning location and with genuine potential.”

Jacquline said: “I’m sad to be selling The Gift Shop, because it’s been my life for the past 18 years, but Hilton Smythe is being incredibly supportive in finding a new owner. With the team organising the sale, I can start to relax and plan my next steps.”

For more information about The Gift Shop, visit https://www.hiltonsmythe.com/business-for-sale/Convenience-Store-in-North-Yorkshire-3602

Ella Cawthorne
Author: Ella Cawthorne