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Property details
The Rattlebone Inn sits in Sherston village and civil parish about five miles (8 km) west of Malmesbury in Wiltshire. Local tourist attractions driving trade to the pub include the Westonbirt Arboretum in Tetbury, Badminton Woods, Chippenham Hunt Trail, and Olympiad Leisure Centre, all within ten miles. You could also take advantage of local annual events to drive trade, including the carnival in early July, the Boules tournament and live music events. Commutable cities include Bath and Bristol, both within 30 minutes. Approximately 1400 people live in the immediate area, with the average age being 43 years old: 52% female and 48% male. The average income is much higher than the National average at 43K, and the location is extremely popular with families.
The Inn is a classic English country pub, oozing character in the centre of the village community, and involved in many local events. You’ll also take advantage of the pub’s status as a destination food venue, with customers travelling far afield to enjoy the fantastic modern country cooking.
Guests love the locally sourced produce, and the menus include the juiciest steaks and meats, game in season, fresh fish, homemade desserts, and artisan cheeses. All tastes are catered to with the food-focused offers throughout the week. Guests also enjoy the quality real ales, an extensive wine & malt whisky list, and a variety of cocktails.
You can accommodate events and functions in the back restaurant (seats 40), the skittle alley (seats 40) or the back garden. The Rattlebone is a rare gem. The food is modern country bistro cuisine, with a strong kitchen team producing delicious dishes with an excellent reputation. The pub is also known as a vibrant quality village drinking establishment with many diverse groups using it. The pub is a classic Cotswold stone pub, with a public bar, saloon bar/restaurant and back restaurant. Total covers in the pub are about one hundred.
Outside, you will discover two gardens. The landlords have invested in the front recently, with a new decked area, heating, and lighting. The Skittles Alley is currently used to watch sports on a big screen. There are also three newly invested in Boules Pistes. The pub runs a phenomenally successful Boules League, bringing in circa fifty people per night in the Summer from April until September. Log fires in the colder months are a big hit.
The private accommodation consists of four bedrooms, a lounge private kitchen and a bathroom.
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Trading style
Set in the picturesque Southern Cotswolds village of Sherston, The Rattlebone took its name from a local war hero, Rattlebone, as local tales will tell.
The landlords are seeking an experienced operator/duo looking for their next challenge with high energy and passion. You will have a proven track record in premium food operations, producing a quality food offer that’s the best in the area. A talented operator with experience delivering delicious pub food and memorable events. You’ll put your guests and team at the front and centre of everything they do and advertise your business on all online social marketing platforms.
You will thrive off building relationships within the local community and continue to work closely with the village. You will be dynamic, astute, and hard-working. You’ll lead from the front, be the face of the business, and will be able to draw upon and develop your excellent hospitality sector skills. You’ll be a perfectionist, delivering consistently ambitious standards with the creativity necessary to flex business needs depending on weather, season, and events.
Key financials
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Reference Number:
9MTS0A / 561199
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Agreement Type:
Tenancy
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Min Ingoing Cost:
£12,375.00
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Annual Rent:
£48,000.00
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.
Forecasted Annual Wet Turnover - £550,299
Forecasted Annual Food Turnover - £207,790
Forecasted Annual Other Turnover - £6,591