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Beer Garden
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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
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Smoking Solution
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Car Park
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Restaurant/Dining
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Wi-Fi
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Coastal
Property details
Huntspill is a village on the Somerset Levels, just 8 miles north of Bridgwater and about 3 miles south of the tourist area of Burnham-on-Sea. It’s a beautiful area. The Orchard occupies a highly visible position on the main A38 road, attracting plenty of passing traffic. The pub is within walking distance of many residential homes, and the wider parish of West Huntspill has a population of 1,414. The area also has many caravan and camping facilities, with around 20 sites within 1.5 miles of The Orchard. The nearest town is Highbridge, with a population of 7,555. Highbridge town centre has many pubs and eating establishments, catering mainly to a community/high street mainstream audience. There are numerous local marketing opportunities, such as tourist guides both online and offline, to help raise the profile of your pub.
The pub sits within a sociable community that often hosts events, including open gardens and village shows, offering opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and raise the profile of The Orchard.
The Orchard is an open-plan trading operation, with clearly defined main drinking and pool/sports areas, including a pool table, darts board, jukebox, and games machines. There’s a dedicated dining space, with the catering kitchen providing for up to 65 covers at peak times. A separate function room is used for hosting meetings, private functions, and skittles, as well as the pub’s popular weekend carvery, which can cater for 50 covers. Free WiFi is available throughout.
Outside, The Orchard has a large car park with space for up to 35 vehicles, an external drinking area, a dedicated smoking area, and a detached double garage.
The private accommodation consists of two bedrooms, a lounge and a kitchen.
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Team Games
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Pool Area
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Live Sports
Trading style
The Orchard is an attractive and spacious community mainstream pub situated in the lovely village of West Huntspill in Somerset. The pub has a great reputation for its food and ales. It sits roadside on a busy route that passes through the area, making it a popular drive-to venue and a great stop-off for a bite to eat for its regular passing trade. It is also a lovely place for a drink and a meal for the local residents and holidaymakers who come to the area.
This pub is ideal for an experienced operator with a good working knowledge of the local area. You will be experienced in driving and operating a similar-sized food and drink business, with a proven track record and strong catering experience and skills.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 300185
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£9,500.00
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Annual Rent:
£36,500.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.
Financial Information:
- Deposit = £9,125
- Legal Fees = £375
- Maintenance Fund Per Week = £40
- Fixtures and Fittings Weekly Rent = £145
- Working Capital = £6,000 - £8,000
Business Information:
- Annual Rent = £36,500
- Forecasted Annual Wet Turnover = £198,900
- Forecasted Annual Food Turnover = £260,148
- Forecasted Annual Other Turnover = £15,158
- Agreement = Flexible Tenancy