Pick of the pubs

The 18th century Walpole Arms, in North Norfolk, is regarded as one of the UK's best gastropubs, and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.The one-and-a-half...

The 18th century Walpole Arms, in North Norfolk, is regarded as one of the UK's best gastropubs, and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

The one-and-a-half acre property has a beamed bar with inglenook fireplace, a 40-cover restaurant, two gardens, vine-covered terrace, large car park and two-bedroom flat. There is also planning permission for six en-suite letting bedrooms.

  • Price: £825,000 (freehold)
  • Agent: Colliers Robert Barry
  • Tel: 01603 759 605

Located in the 11th-century West Sussex village of Yapton, near Arun-del, the Lamb offers three-bedroom owner's accommodation, a beamed lounge bar, a games room with pool table and darts, and a 44-cover restaurant.

A large garden with children's play area makes the pub perfect for families during the warmer months and there is car parking for 45 vehicles.

  • Price: £90,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Fleurets
  • Tel: 01273 429500

The Sherston Inn is a large period property in Wells, which claims to be the UK's smallest city, near Bath. A traditional pub, restaurant and guest house, it has room for 44 covers and an outside dining area, large catering kitchen, and function suite with a skittle alley.

There is also two-bedroom accommodation, a coach house and outbuildings with potential to renovate into letting accommodation, subject to planning permission.

  • Price: £115,000 (leasehold)
  • Agent: Redwoods Dowling Kerr
  • Tel: 0870 750 4958

This week's hot property

The Yew Tree Inn is situated in Long Campton, Rampton, near Stafford - a desirable and affluent area.

The pub, set in one-and-a-half acres of grounds, has seating capacity for around 140 people, as well as large standing areas. The pub's exterior includes a large car park and two large barns with scope to convert to additional accommodation. The property has three en-suite letting rooms with scope to extend.

  • Price: £695,000 (freehold)
  • Agent: Guy Simmonds
  • Tel: 01332 865112