Could you run this Huntspill pub?

The Orchard is an attractive and spacious community mainstream pub situated in the lovely village of West Huntspill in Somerset. The pub has a great reputation for its food and ales. It sits roadside on a busy route that passes through the area, making it a popular drive-to venue and a great stop-off for a bite to eat for its regular passing trade. It is also a lovely place for a drink and meal for the local residents and holidaymakers that come to the area.

It sits within a sociable community who often host events including open gardens and village shows, offering opportunities to build strong relationships with residents and raise the profile of The Orchard.

The Orchard is an open-plan trading operation, with clearly defined main drinking and pool/sports areas, including a pool table, darts board, jukebox, and games machines. There’s a dedicated dining space, with the catering kitchen providing for up to 65 covers at peak times. A separate function room is used for hosting meetings, private functions, and skittles, as well as the pub’s popular weekend carvery, which can cater for 50 covers. Free WiFi is available throughout. Outside, The Orchard has a large car park with space for up to 35 vehicles, an external drinking area, a dedicated smoking area, and a detached double garage.

The local area

Huntspill is a village on the Somerset Levels, located 8 miles north of Bridgwater and 3 miles south of Burnham-on-Sea. The Orchard sits in a prime position on the A38, benefiting from high visibility and passing traffic. It’s within walking distance of local homes, with West Huntspill’s parish population at 1,414. The area is popular with tourists, offering around 20 caravan and camping sites within 1.5 miles. Nearby Highbridge has a town centre full of pubs and eateries catering to a mainstream audience. There are strong local marketing opportunities, including online and offline tourist guides, to boost your pub’s profile.

Ideal publican

This pub is ideal for an experienced operator with good working knowledge of the local area. You will be experienced in driving and operating a similar-sized food and drink business, with a proven track record and strong catering experience and skills.

Accommodation

Your domestic accommodation will consist of two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge.

About the Agreement

We love working with experienced entrepreneurs and we’re happy to be flexible with our agreements and products to match your business and vision.

Our Flexible Tenancy agreement offers a piece of mind approach to running your own pub business for a total term of up to 5-years with a flexible notice period. We also offer flexible price bands and release fees which are available.

Whatever the agreement, with Punch you always get:

A progressive pub company – winners of the Publican Awards 2022 & 2024!

• Industry leading investment with a whole world of possibilities
• Industry leading training, with our Academy and Kitchen
• Industry leading e-commerce platform – Punch Buying Club
• Expert coaching and advice every step of the way

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