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External Drinking Area
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Function Room
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Car Park
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Childrens Play Area
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Camping Facilities
Property details
The Duke William is a rural pub in Callow Hill, near the Wyre Forest, 2 miles from the town of Bewdley. Located on the main road between Bewdley and Tenbury Wells, it attracts passing trade, along with tourists visiting the popular Wyre Forest and there are good public transport links to and from Bewdley. The Duke William is a superb example of a rural pub that focuses on well-kept real ales and a traditional food menu, alongside great entertainment and good customer service. The large grassed garden and children's play area attract families to the pub during the Spring and Summer and it is dog-friendly. The pub benefits from having a caravan site, which is located behind the pub, and on average there are 8 caravans using the site. Over 20,000 people live within 10 minutes drive time, of which the main category is Comfortable Communities.
On entering the pub, you are greeted with two traditional bars which are well stocked with cask ale, a variety of lagers - premium, esteem, and core, an excellent choice of wine, and a good range of gins and spirits. The larger left-hand bar presents itself as a dining area, which also has access to the garden and could be sectioned off for private events and functions. The right-hand bar is popular with local drinking customers and benefits from an open fire, along with a darts area and TV. A good-sized commercial kitchen is to the rear of the pub.
A large grassed garden to the side of the pub, which is enclosed for the safety of children and includes a children's play area is also great for barbecues and events during the spring/summer. There is a large car park to the front of the pub and a Caravan site to the rear of the pub.
The private accommodation is located on the first floor of the pub and is all in good decorative order. It comprises of three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom.
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Experienced Operator
Trading style
The Duke William prides itself on being the heartbeat of the local rural community. The current licensees have created a positive community feel with numerous community events such as beer festivals, charity events, street food events, and fantastic live entertainment. The bar has a wide range of cask and keg ale and a good selection of wines and spirits. Opportunity for a new licensee to launch a new traditional food menu, along with building a good rhythm of the week, including sports teams, quiz nights, games nights, and a variety of music and entertainment, that gives the people of Callow Hill and surrounding areas a reason to visit and return.
The landlords are looking for a local, experienced operator. Someone with good knowledge of the community, who has experience in running food and caravan/camping operations. The operator will engage at every level, leading and driving their business from the front. They will put their people and their community at the heart of everything they do. Focusing on great retail standards, traditional pub grub, championing cask ales, and encouraging sports teams to drive this business further. Getting involved with local fundraising and events to create loyalty will build on the foundations here which are already sown in. They will have knowledge of all areas of marketing their business and showcasing this throughout social media at every level.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
IU3WDL / P03391
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£13,000.00
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Annual Rent:
£15,600.00
The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please be aware energy performance certificates are available from the landlord.
Annual Rent: £15,600
Security Deposit: £5,000
Working Capital: £3,000
Stock: £5,000
F&F: Upon valuation – funding options may be available for the right licensee.