Red Lion, Walesby, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22
- Use Class
- Use Class: Sui Generis
Key Features
- 100% wet-led village public house
- Close to the A1, Mansfield & Retford
- Four first floor letting bedrooms
- Car park and roadside trade patio
- Catering kitchen and basement cellar
- £200k+ of renovation works completed
Description
The Red Lion Inn is situated in the conservation area of the sought-after Nottinghamshire village of Walesby. The village is located in the countryside 15.3 miles northwest of Newark, 12.3 miles northeast of Mansfield, 21.2 miles west of Lincoln and 8.1 miles south of Retford. The A1 motorway is only 4.1 miles east. According to the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 1,218.
The village is famous for its forest, part of which forms a 250-acre Scout camp site which is renowned for hosting international scouting festivals. Other notable local amenities include a primary school, a village hall, a fruit & veg store, an archery shop and a church dedicated to St Edmund. The nearby towns of Mansfield and Retford provide larger shopping outlets, supermarkets and fuel stations.
The Property
The Red Lion Inn occupies a two-storey, detached brick building under a part pitched tile, part flat felt roof. It is situated in a prominent position on Main Street in the centre of the village.
Trade Areas
ENTRANCE PORCH providing entry to the MAIN BAR/LOUNGE/GAMES ROOM which has seating for 58, part wood effect, part carpet flooring, log burner, feature ceiling beams, darts oche, main bar servery and access to Ladies’ and Gentlemen's TOILETS. SNUG with seating for 10, an additional ENTRANCE PORCH, an extension of the main bar servery and access to a SERVICE AREA, CATERING KITCHEN, BOTTLE STORE and basement CELLAR. INNER HALL/ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE with access to a UTILITY ROOM, STORE CUPBOARD and staircase to the first floor.
First Floor
SHARED KITCHEN. SHARED BATHROOM. THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, one of which benefits from a balcony. FOURTH DOUBLE BEDROOM with BATHROOM EN SUITE and SITTING ROOM.
External
ANNEXE/OUTBUILDING (utilised as a DARTS ROOM)) benefitting from a dedicated WC, STORE CUPBOARD and PRIVATE YARD with artificial grass and gated STORAGE AREA. CAR PARK with space for 13 vehicles. TRADE PATIO with bench seating for 36. SMOKING SHELTER with seating for 4. SERVICE YARD with BIN STORE.
Our client has owned and operated the Red Lion Inn since July 2021 and has transformed a tired public house into the successful venue we see today. During our client’s ownership they have made over £200,000 worth of improvements to the property. The business is currently operated by our client alongside three part time staff.
The Red Lion Inn operates as a 100% wet-led public house and benefits from a sizeable amount of local custom which is generated by three darts teams, karaoke evenings and Sky Sports TV.
The premises has four letting bedrooms on the first floor, each of which is let on a short term tenancy basis, although these rooms could be utilised as dedicated private accommodation if required.
Accounting detail will be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.
FREEHOLD Asking Price £495,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips. Viewing strictly by appointment only.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Walesby CofE Primary School321 metresOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Parkgate Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 331
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Forest View Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Academy converter
- Maun Infant and Nursery School2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 160
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- The Dukeries Academy1.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 709
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tuxford Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,462
- Type
- Academy converter
- Retford Oaks Academy6.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,080
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Elizabethan Academy7.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Meden School7.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,054
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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