15 Dec 2020 AN award-winning dale pub will be turned into a house, if planners agree. The owner of The Strathmore Arms, in Holwick, says the business is no longer viable. Plans have been submitted to turn the pub and restaurant, which closed in lockdown, into a dwelling. The Strathmore Arms has won a number of awards for its range of real cider. Most recently, it won Country Cider Pub of the Year award from real ale group Camra. But GAC Planning and Design, on behalf of owner Ivan Carter-Becker, said in a statement: “The remote location of Holwick presents significant challenges for operating a pub due to the reliance on vehicles. The proximity to various walks and cycle routes have provided a seasonal trade over the years. However, the limited number of dwellings within the vicinity means that there are significant challenges in obtaining a regular local trade at a level which can sustain the business.