Pick of the pubs

The Fox & Horn in Mortimer, near Reading, has a bar with 20 covers, as well as a separate restaurant with 36 covers and a function room with 24...

The Fox & Horn in Mortimer, near Reading, has a bar with 20 covers, as well as a separate restaurant with 36 covers and a function room with 24 covers. A major feature of the pub is its extensive gardens which have a large lawn terrace capable of housing a marquee for events. The pub also offers a car park for 30 vehicles as well as owner's accommodation.

  • Price: £99,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Davey & Co
  • Tel: 01865 481478

The Blue Bells is an attractive village pub situated just two miles from Hartlepool on the North East coast of England. The two-storey, detached property comprises a traditional bar seating 30, a restaurant seating 60, a rear beer garden seating 54 which has a children's play area. There is also a front patio and a large rear car park. The pub benefits from two-bedroom owner's accommodation.

  • Price: £140,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Christie + Co
  • Tel: 0191 222 1740

Situated close to the stadiums of Leicester City FC and Leicestershire County Cricket Club the Manchester Hotel, Leicester, has plenty of trading opportunities. The property consists of a large bar and games area seating 99 people along with a further bar for 70. Outside is a car park for 30 vehicles and garden with a capacity of around 300. Accomm-odation on the first floor includes six bedrooms and a function room suitable for a variety of uses.

  • Price: £49,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: GA-Select
  • Tel: 01530 414140

This week's hot property

The Tally Ho at Countess Wear, Exeter, is a catering pub that has benefited from extensions over the years and a recent refurbishment.

It is situated in a popular residential area just off one of the major roads into the city, and draws its trade from the local area.

The trade areas provide two bars with 65 covers and large, enclosed gardens with seating for 60 and a children's play area. Owner's accommodation includes three double bedrooms.

  • Price: £165,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Stonesmith
  • Tel: 01392 201262