Pub hunt: country pubs

Pub hunt this week searches out the best pubs available in the world famous British countryside.

The Golden Pheasant

Lower Farringdon, Hampshire

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Price: £135,000

Tenure: Free of tie leasehold (21 years remaining)

Wet:dry split: 60:40

Turnover: £450,000 inc VAT

Rent: £30,000

Landlord: Private

Agent: Guy Simmonds 01332 865 112

A traditional 300 year old country village inn situated in the village location of Lower Farringdon.

The property consists of a public bar (15), cosy snug/lounge bar (20), versatile function room (30+) and a relaxing restaurant (30+ covers), beer garden and car park. There is also a two/3 bedroom owners accommodation and a fully equipped commercial catering kitchen. Sympathetically refurbished retaining a wealth of charm & character in keeping with its original & traditional style.

Dartmoor Inn

Merrivale, Devon

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Price: £395,000

Tenure: Freehold

Wet:dry split: 40:60

Turnover: Not provided

Agent: Bettesworths 01803 212 021

A stunning 17th Century Moorland pub set in spectacular countryside at Merrivale only five miles from Tavistock.  A popular freehouse, one of only a few freehold pubs on the open Moor, run on very limited hours with huge scope to grow trade. In addition to the regular bar trade, The Dartmoor Inn is an established venue for function trade.  The Inn has a strong connection with touring coach companies who regularly stop for meals. The property consists of lounge bar (44) and public bar (20).

The Inn at Penallt

Penallt, Monmouthshire

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Price: £465,000

Tenure: Freehold

Turnover: £399,332

Wet:dry split: 30:70

Agent: Christie + Co 02920 023 123

The Inn at Penallt is an attractive stone built country inn set within generous grounds in the village of Penallt, approximately 4 miles from the historic town of Monmouth. The Inn offers two principal trading areas comprising the bar/conservatory (50) and restaurant (28). In addition to the public trading areas there are four en-suite guest bedrooms, an outside trade area (40) and a car park with space for 25 cars. The pub was named as “Welsh Pub of the Year” in the AA Hospitality awards 2012 and has gained two AA Rosettes for its food.

The Highwayman

Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire

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Price: £395,000

Tenure: Freehold

Turnover: Not provided

Wet:dry split: Not provided

Agent name and phone number: CBRE 01133 948 873

The Highwayman is an attractive pub with significant charm, situated in a quiet picturesque village just outside York - about 4 miles off the A64 on the way to famous Castle Howard. It has three open fires in the winter and an extensive garden, and several trade rooms including an oak panelled snug and good size dining room. In addition, there is a large south west facing beer garden.

The Boars

Wymondham, Norfolk

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Price: £465k, exc VAT

Tenure: Freehold

Turnover: £383,000

Agent: Everard Cole 01223 370 055

The Boars is a well presented, substantial detached two story property in a prominent unopposed corner position in the village. The property consists of an agricultural bar (25), main bar (30), restaurant (30 covers). The first floor provides domestic accommodation comprising two double and one triple bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Externally the property provides a front car parking area, although there are no immediate parking restrictions in force, double garage and additional outbuildings used for storage.  To the rear is a well stocked and mature grassed trade garden with space for 60 covers.

The Royal Oak

Leighterton, Gloucestershire

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Price: £600,000

Tenure: Freehold

Turnover: £313,555

Wet:dry split: 40:60

Agent: Fleurets 01179 238 090

This established business is situated in a village location in the heart of the Cotswolds.  The Royal Oak is a traditional Cotswold stone detached building constructed on ground and first floors with single storey extension under pitched tile roofs which has undergone recent refurbishment to a high standard with many character features. The premises are divided into a bar with casual dining and a separate restaurant, together with three bed private accommodation on the upper floorsand an enclosed courtyard.