The Old Inn, Holton, Nr Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AR

An impressive 400 year old former coaching inn, which was completely refurbished in 2009, enhancing and improving the original building. Presented to an exceptionally high standard throughout, the owners have created a fabulous L-shaped building which was extended to create a new oak framed barn housing a bar/dining area and commercial kitchens. The premises were completely rewired and re-plumbed throughout and all fixtures, fittings and trade inventory are of a high quality. The original charm and character was retained and enhanced within this superior trading environment and this quality destination village public house and restaurant briefly comprises:- Character Main Bar (30 plus), Snug Bar (10), Sports Bar & Games Room (30), Dining Room/Gift Shop Area (15), fully fitted Commercial Catering Kitchen with backup facilities and a Walk-In Fridge, spacious Owner's Accommodation with 2 Double Bedrooms, Sitting Room, fully fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a Shower Room. Externally, the property benefits from 3 high quality Bedroom Pods, Car Parking for around 20 vehicles and Al Fresco Seating Areas for around 50 customers. The Old Inn is a quality, multifaceted business and is undoubtedly a very special place to live and work. A viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that this quintessential Somerset destination country village inn and restaurant with rooms has to offer and the potential that exists to develop all aspects of the trade.

SITUATION
The Old Inn is situated in the picturesque Somerset village of Holton, just off the A303 and approximately 2 miles south west of Wincanton. The Old Inn's attractive location and close proximity to the A303, make it an excellent location to obtain trade from the surrounding villages and towns as well as from passing trade from this main arterial route. The surrounding area has many attractions including the Stourhead National Trust, Sherborne Castle, Cadbury Castle and Haynes Motor Museum and Wincanton racecourse. In addition, the regional centre of Yeovil is around 14 miles away and the cities of Bath and Exeter are both approximately an hour's drive from The Old Inn.

INTERNAL DETAILS
Entrance door to front into Main Bar an attractive character room with flagstone slate flooring, painted exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted menu boards, part exposed stone walls, part wood panelled walls, feature Inglenook stone fireplace with inset Living Flame gas stove, range of quality free standing wooden tables, chairs, low stools and leather upholstered perimeter seating comfortably for 30 customers plus standing room. Timber panel fronted and black granite topped Bar Servery fitted with associated back bar fittings, Altro flooring, double glass fronted bottle fridge, single glass fronted bottle fridge and sink unit. Snug Bar a continuation in theme and style, again finished to a high standard with flagstone flooring, part wood panelled and part exposed stone walls, range of quality free standing wooden tables chairs and comfy armchairs for 10 customers. Temperature controlled Beer Cellar. Wine & Bottle Store. Commercial Kitchen theatre style with Altro flooring and fully tiled walls, equipped to a high standard with a comprehensive range of commercial catering equipment to include:- 6-burner gas range, twin floor standing deep fat fryer, chargrill, eye level grill, extractor system with stainless steel canopy over and gas interlock system, upright freezer, hand basin, stainless steel wall shelving, under counter double door fridge unit, stainless steel sink unit, warming cabinet and substantial heated serving area. Wash Up with Altro flooring, fully lined walls, stainless steel sink unit, washing machine, chest freezer. Walk In Fridge. Ladies, Gents & Disabled WCs. Sports Bar and Games Room an attractive room, formerly the main restaurant, with stunning oak beamed vaulted ceiling, large screen tv's. pool table area, carpeted flooring, tables and chairs comfortably seating 30 customers. There is also a Dining Area/Gift Shop with a stone built wood fired pizza oven, with wooden tables and chairs for around 15 customers.

OWNER'S ACCOMMODATION
Situated on the first floor is the spacious owner's accommodation which briefly comprises:- Sitting Room with aspect to the front, fully fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room with a range of modern kitchen units and complementary work surfaces incorporating a built in hob; 2 Double Bedrooms and a Shower Room with large walk-in shower.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION
The business benefits from 3 Individual Self Contained Bespoke Bedroom Pods, situated to the rear of the property. The high-quality, purpose-built letting units, were installed in 2021 and are fitted to an exceptionally high standard with each one offering; kingsize double beds, remote control colour televisions, hospitality trays, fridge, en-suite shower rooms and a decked private outside seating area.

EXTERNALLY
To the front and side of the property is a substantial tarmac and gravel Customer Car Park Area with spaces for up to 20 vehicles. To the front of the pub is Al Fresco Seating Areas for around 50 customers.

THE BUSINESS
The Old Inn has undergone substantial redevelopment and refurbishment over recent years, resulting in an exceptional destination village public house and restaurant with letting accommodation, being finished to a high standard throughout. Having been redeveloped and refurbished with almost no expense having been spared, the business provides an exceptional trading environment equipped with high quality fixtures, fittings and trade inventory. The recently added luxury bedroom pods have proved extremely popular with guests, enhancing the business still further. The Old Inn benefits from numerous excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and Google. The location of the business ensures that trade comes from a wide catchment area around this affluent part of South Somerset/Dorset and also from further afield with passing trade being generated from the A303 main road. The Old Inn is supported by the village and the wider community. The business has its own website which provides further background information and the letting rooms have been listed with Booking.com. The Old Inn is undoubtedly a very special place to live and work and a formal viewing is essential to fully appreciate everything that this extremely high quality multifaceted business opportunity has to offer and the potential that exists.

TRADING INFORMATION
We are advised that sales of £439,103 were achieved for the 12 months ending April 2025. Further trading information for this business can be made available to interested parties following a formal viewing appointment.

SERVICES
We are advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Cooking and heating is by LPG.

INVENTORY
To include all trade furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, excluding any personal effects.

EPC RATING
D - 78.

BUSINESS RATES
We are advised that the business is currently eligible for 100% small business rates relief, meaning no business rates are payable.

PRICE & TENURE
£35,000 for the valuable Free Of Tie Leasehold interest and full trade inventory. The Old Inn is held on a 7 year private free of tie lease rent with a rent of £24,000 per annum which commenced in 2025. The lease is part repairing and fully insuring to exclude the roof and the structure of the building. The lease is renewable and benefits from security of tenure. Please contact us for further information.