The Five Bells is situated on Buriton High Street, in the heart of the picturesque South Downs National Park. It is only a five minute walk from the popular Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and a thirty minute walk from Petersfield town centre.
The village of Buriton is just off the A3, Portsmouth Road, and benefits from having a primary school opposite the pub, and a Parish Church in the centre of the village, which hosts a weekly mobile Post Office. The village hall is a hive of activity with several well attended Arts & Crafts clubs and classes. The local residents are very eco-conscious and the pub itself is at the hub of the Pollinator Project. There are three popular walks close to Buriton – The South Downs Way, the Shipwrights Way and the Hangers Way – and the pub attracts walkers, cyclists and visitors enjoying the beautiful surrounding countryside.
The Five Bells is bursting with character and is filled with many eye-catching features such as the open fireplace and pretty patio area. The original building dates back to 1765, has subsequently been extended. The pub has a traditional two bar layout; one bar is used primarily for wet trade and bar snacks, and the other serves a small dining area. The pub also benefits from a large function room which could be utilised for a further 50 dining covers, and is ideal for private parties or meetings.
To the side of the pub there is a lovely patio area and a beautiful spacious garden, and the two self-catering guest rooms are chalet-style which are separate from the pub. They provide a great base for guests wishing to explore the surrounding countryside and local attractions.
The accommodation is split over two floors with two large bedrooms on the top floor and a 1st floor with a further bedroom, kitchen, bathroom lounge and office. These are all access via ground floor stairs. The areas are spacious and ooze character.
The pub serves a traditional village market with many drinkers and casual diners during the week who are boosted by visitors to the area during the weekend and evenings. The market is relatively mature but here is the potential for greater numbers of families and walking/cycling groups.
“This pub is perfectly suited to an enthusiastic couple, one of whom is a chef, with combined experience of onstage hospitality and running guest accommodation. A strong marketing background will also be a benefit as maximising room revenue will be a key profit driver for this site.”
Ian Pearson
Business Development Partner, South West Region
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† The Full Investment Breakdown for each public house is higher than the minimum investment we will accept because potential Business Partners with the minimum investment available can still be accepted as we are able to offer them financial support for the rest of the monies. The working capital incorporates the purchase of stock, glassware, loose catering effects and valuer fees – please note the number quoted on this website are based on estimates. The exact costs will be determined on the day you take on the public house by independent valuers and stock takers. Please see our Code of Practice for more information about investment.
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