Helicopter fees bring extra trade

A Derbyshire village pub that boasts its own helicopter pad is on the market.

The Hurt Arms in Ambergate is the home of the East Midlands & Derbyshire Hot Air Balloon Association. It derives trade from local fishermen and caravaners as well as income from the helicopter landing fees.

The Victorian pub has a main bar area, a separate raised section which is used as a children's area until 8pm, a 12-cover smoking dining area and a 52-cover non-smoking restaurant.

It has beer gardens to the rear and side, a children's play area, a paved beer patio and a paved beer terrace.

The property also has a four-acre paddock, divided into two sites, one of which is a certified caravan location site and the other is used as the 'Rally Site and has its own entrance and helicopter landing pad.

The owner's accommodation is located on the first and second floors and comprises six bedrooms, three bathrooms, toilet, office, lounge and kitchen.

Kieran Petersen, from Christie & Co's Nottingham office, who is handling the sale, said: 'The Hurt Arms has built an enviable reputation in the locality for good food and beer and currently enjoys an extremely healthy trade. This represents a tremendous opportunity to acquire a superbly appointed pub in an attractive and sought-after part of the country.

The leasehold has been run for the past seven years by Eamonn O'Donoghue, who plans to take a break from the trade and then buy a smaller pub.

The Hurt Arms is on the market at an asking price of £350,000 for the leasehold interest.

It is prominently positioned on the busy A6, one of the primary gateways to the Derbyshire Peak District National Park.