Three Horseshoes, Goulceby, LN11

The Three Horseshoes is situated in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the village of Goulceby. The village is approximately 23 miles (37 km) east of the county capital and cathedral city of Lincoln, 8.3 miles (13.3 km) south-west of the market town of Louth, 7 miles (11.2 km) north-east of the renowned antiques hub town of Horncastle and 22.1 miles (35.5 km) west of the Lincolnshire coast and the seaside resort town of Mablethorpe.

The Lincolnshire Wolds were designated as an AONB in 1973 and are managed as such by the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service. The Wolds cover 560 square kilometres and include a variety of landmarks and amenities such as the award-winning Ovens Farm Vineyard and the picturesque Hubbard's Hills park picnic and beauty spot. The Three Horseshoes benefits from being the closest public house to the popular Cadwell Park, one of the UK's top motor racing circuits. The nearest train station to the village is located 14.3 miles (23 km) north-west in the racecourse town of Market Rasen and services run on the Newark to Grimsby line between Lincoln Central and Barnetby. Regular village bus services also allow travel to the nearby towns of Wragby, Horncastle and Louth. The nearest airport is Humberside International Airport which is located 25.2 miles (40.5 km) north.

The Three Horseshoes occupies a fully double-glazed, detached, brick building under a concrete tile roof. The property is in a picturesque rural setting with field views to the rear.

TRADE AREAS
Entrance from Shoe Lane directly into the main entrance hall which has access to Ladies' and Gentlemen's TOILETS and houses a storage cupboard. FRONT BAR/GAMES ROOM which has seating for 36, a multi-fuel burner, part carpet, part vinyl flooring, feature ceiling beams, space for a pool table and an extension of the main bar servery. From the front bar is the entrance to a storage room and access to a private yard. The front bar also provides access to the MAIN BAR which has seating for 26, main bar servery, carpet flooring, feature beams and a multi-fuel burner which doubles as a back boiler. The MICRO MARKET/SHOP is found at the rear of the property and can be accessed via the main bar. It has seating for 16, a self-service counter and oak flooring. There is access to a permanent MARQUEE which has seating for up to 100, flagstone flooring and a wooden bar servery.

Fully-fitted COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. Ground floor CELLAR with a Python system and cooler. DRY STORE with a walk-in fridge and freezer as well as a UTILITY ROOM with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor, comprising: TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, TWIN BEDROOM, BATHROOM, LOUNGE and DOMESTIC KITCHEN.

EXTERNAL
The property has a REAR CAR PARK with space for 10 vehicles. There are front and rear TRADE PATIOS with combined seating for 42. PRIVATE YARD. STORAGE CONTAINER and sizeable brick OUTBUILDING.

CAMPSITE
Comprising 20 electric hook-ups which include 10 hardstanding, and 10 grass caravan pitches. The site also benefits from communal cooking facilities and multiple water supplies.

In addition, there is a total of 11 letting pods, comprising three pods with showers en suite, two pods with WCs en suite, five pods without en suite facilities, one micro pod without en suite facilities, and two unisex toilet blocks with showers.

Our clients have owned and operated The Three Horseshoes since April 2012 and during this period they have transformed a derelict, non-trading pub into a destination campsite, wedding venue and positively reviewed, profit-making bar and restaurant. They are now offering the business to the freehold market in order to retire.

The Three Horseshoes is operated by our husband and wife clients with one full-time employee, one seasonal, full-time employee and two seasonal, part-time employees. The business's income is derived from a simple food menu, whilst the bar offers a self-service option (being one of only a number of pubs in the country to provide this). Our clients have introduced a number of self-service technologies to create a unique experience for their guests, this has also in turn reduced operational overheads and increased net profits. The campsite welcomes motor home visitors, caravaners, glampers and a variety of other holidaymakers. The venue also caters for celebratory functions, private hire events and prior to the Covid-19 pandemic offered wedding reception packages throughout the year.