Herefordshire - Black & White Village Inn With 3 Letting Bedrooms

The village of Weobley requires little introduction being one of the UK's most visited tourist destinations. It is on the renowned Black & White Village Trail in north Herefordshire. It has the most attractive bucolic village square lined with timbered properties and one holding the most prominent locations is the subject property the Old Salutation Inn.

In 2025 the Hollywood blockbuster 'Hamnet' was filmed in Weobley, and the village has become internationally renowned due to the film's success. Already winner of the Golden Globes, Hamnet is expected to also be dominantly successful at the Oscars. This has certainly put Weobley 'on the map' and is expected to result in a huge number of additional tourists from both the UK and overseas throughout 2026 and beyond.

The pub is one of the UK's most notable Inn's being Grade II listed and dating back to the 17th century. It offers characterful trading areas, letting accommodation, owners suite as well as a very established level of trade it is briefly described as follows:

TRADE AREAS

LOUNGE BAR & RESTAURANT are four interconnecting sections arranged on split levels partially separated by open beamed screens. The bar servery is located at the upper level, has 'C' shaped tongue and grooved panelled frontage counter and stands adjacent to a feature inglenook fireplace. At this level there is seating for approximately 10 customers but standing space for more. At the lower section of the lounge area, which is similarly presented, there is seating for a further 14. The restaurant is in two sections either side of a chimney breast which houses an open fire with log burner installed. There are regency dining chairs and tables throughout these two rooms for further 44 diners. Throughout this four section trading area is a wealth of period charm and character with exposed stone and beamed walls as well as heavily beamed ceiling. Off the restaurant is access into a CONSERVATORY/BREAKFAST ROOM which has seating for a further 6.

PUBLIC BAR is accessed from the inner hallway or its separate entrance. Has stunning parquet floor, feature corner fireplace, antique brick exposed chimney breast and solid fuel burner installed. Counter from the central bar servery and the room has heavily beamed ceiling and seating for 20 customers. LADIES AND GENTLEMENS TOILETS off inner hallway.

Large CATERING KITCHEN with alto non-slip floor and is comprehensively equipped including R102 Fire Suppression System. Kitchen has adjacent WALK-IN COLD & FREEZER ROOMS. DRY STORE/WINE
LOUNGE BAR & RESTAURANT are four interconnecting sections arranged on split levels partially separated by open beamed screens. The bar servery is located at the upper level, has 'C' shaped tongue and grooved panelled frontage counter and stands adjacent to a feature inglenook fireplace. At this level there is seating for approximately 10 customers but standing space for more. At the lower section of the lounge area, which is similarly presented, there is seating for a further 14. The restaurant is in two sections either side of a chimney breast which houses an open fire with log burner installed. There are regency dining chairs and tables throughout these two rooms for further 44 diners. Throughout this four section trading area is a wealth of period charm and character with exposed stone and beamed walls as well as heavily beamed ceiling. Off the restaurant is access into a CONSERVATORY/BREAKFAST ROOM which has seating for a further 6.

PUBLIC BAR is accessed from the inner hallway or its separate entrance. Has stunning parquet floor, feature corner fireplace, antique brick exposed chimney breast and solid fuel burner installed. Counter from the central bar servery and the room has heavily beamed ceiling and seating for 20 customers. LADIES AND GENTLEMENS TOILETS off inner hallway.

Large CATERING KITCHEN with alto non-slip floor and is comprehensively equipped including R102 Fire Suppression System. Kitchen has adjacent WALK-IN COLD & FREEZER ROOMS. DRY STORE/WINE
Our client is a private individual who owns a number of licensed premises and has just acquired this property as an investment. The previous owners had, prior to Covid-19, traded extremely well and the three years ending 2020 showed an average annual turnover of £350,000 net of VAT. More recently, trade declined due to a bereavement and takings for the year ended March 2024 amounted to £224,544. We expect the subsequent period to show a further reduction in income. Nevertheless, the property has not altered and if it was, once again, in the hands of energetic owner/operators, there is no reason why its former levels of turnover should be achieved. There is clear scope to develop the catering side of the business and make full use of the three letting bedrooms. Weobley is a large village accommodating many customers within walking distance
LEASEHOLD: £25,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition
TERM: Six years
LANDLORD & TENANT ACT 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
ASSIGNABILITY: Fully assignable subject to Landlord's consent
BOND: A bond equivalent to three months' rent in advance
RENT: £28,000 per annum, paid monthly in advance
RENT REVIEW: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
REPAIR LIABILITY: Part repairing and insuring lease agreement. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the freeholder retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The lessee will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property
TIE: Free of all trade ties
INSURANCE: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: VAT will be payable on the Premium and rental payments

Under terms of the premises licence the business is permitted to retail alcohol between the hours of 10:00 and 23:00 Monday through to Saturday and 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays.
Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council

Rateable Value: 1 April 2026 £11,000