Lower Lode Inn, Bishops Walk Forthampton, Tewkesbury, GL19 4RE

Description

The Lower Lode Inn is a two storey Grade II listed building, dating back to the 15th Century. The main bar has a flagstone floor, large wood burner, bar counter and seating for c. 45 people. The restaurant can sit around 60 people and the third internal trade area, currently used as a pub games room, is situated towards the back of the pub.

There is separate venue space with bar which is licensed for weddings for up to 98 people or can be used for private functions and celebrations for up to 140 people. Guests can make use of the 5 en-suite letting rooms in the main building or the pub's large caravan and camp site.

Externally, there is also a large trade garden overlooking the river, and the pub also has a number of moorings for narrow boats and smaller vessels.

Lower Lode Inn website:

The Lower Lode Inn occupies a picturesque location on the banks of the River Severn in Forthampton.

The village is three miles from the medieval market town of Tewkesbury, on the western borders of the Cotswolds.

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Tewkesbury c. 5 miles Gloucester c. 14 miles Cheltenham c. 14 miles

Main Building

•Main bar (40-45)
•Bar counter
•Restaurant/Function room (60)
•Games room
•Customer toilets
•Commercial kitchen
•Storage

Separate function building

•Bar counter
•Function/dining area

All trade fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and we are advised they are free from loan, lease and hire purchase agreements.

The lawned riverside caravan & campsite is set in over three acres, licensed for 10 caravans (there are 10 electric hook-ups) and ample space for camping, with facilities including Elsan disposal (chemical toilet), drinking water, shower and toilets.

Moorings are sited along the pub's river frontage with spaces for narrow boats and smaller boats available for rent from the pub.

5 en-suite letting rooms.

There is a large riverside beer garden with extensive seating.

Customer car parking is available on site.

Situated on the first floor of the main building and comprising:
•3 bedrooms
•Living room
•Bathroom

A separate purpose built function room venue, which is licensed for weddings

Capacity for weddings - 98 people
Capacity for functions - 140 people (maximum)

The Lower Lode Inn offers a rare opportunity to acquire a historic 15th‑century riverside pub set in a picturesque position on the banks of the River Severn, near Tewkesbury. The inn’s setting between the Malvern and Cotswold Hills, combined with its proximity to the town and surrounding countryside, ensures broad appeal across leisure visitors, walkers, boaters and those exploring the wider region.

The property benefits from strong seasonal trade, supported by extensive outdoor space including a large riverside beer garden and a lawned riverfront campsite that operates through the warmer months. These features attract high summer footfall, campers, paddleboarders, wild swimmers and visitors arriving by boat, supported further by mooring along the river frontage.

The inn also provides five en‑suite guest rooms, offering dependable year‑round accommodation income, alongside a purpose‑built function room licensed for weddings and suitable for celebrations and group gatherings. The ability to combine room bookings with campsite use makes the property particularly attractive for organised events, reunions and rallies.

Together, these elements create a well‑rounded operational opportunity. The Lower Lode Inn has strong predictable summer trade and is a versatile hospitality venue with multiple revenue streams which could be expanded. Whilst the current operator, who is selling to retire, does open during the winter season, trade is limited and there and another operator may choose to to close for this period.

A full staff list will be made available in due course

•YE 31/03/2025 T/O: £404,559 Net Profit: £94,609
•YE 31/03/2025 T/O: £307,044 Net Profit: £38,505

The current trading hours are:

Tues, Wed, Thurs 12:00 - 14:30 & 17:00 - 22:00
Friday 12:00 - 23:00
Saturday 12:00 - 23:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00

The property is being sold as a virtual freehold. The lease is 999 years from October 1949, with a rent of c.£1 per calendar year.

Rateable Value effective from 1st April 2026: Public House £10,000 & Lower Lode Caravan Park £8,100

Interested parties can obtain the latest rating information about this property by visiting or contacting the relevant local authority.