Pick of the pubs
The Rock Inn in Waterrow, Somerset, is on the fringes of Exmoor National Park. The 400-year-old former coaching inn is built against a rock face, part of which is exposed in the bar. The detached property includes a lounge bar, 35-cover restaurant, 20-cover function room, eight en-suite letting rooms and owner's accommodation. Outside are a car park and picnic bench seating.
- Price: £950,000 (freehold)
- Agent: Christie + Co
- Tel: 01908 350 586
Situated in the seaside resort town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, the Commercial Hotel is a centrally located corner property containing a 60-cover main bar, 50-cover sports bar and 20-cover pool bar. Outside are a large patio, heated canopy and enclosed function area. Owner's accommodation includes five bedrooms.
- Price: £89,000 (leasehold)
- Agent: Guy Simmonds
- Tel: 01332 865 112
The Boat & Railway in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, sits on the Worcester and Birmingham canal, within easy reach of the M5 motorway. Facilities include a new 70-cover carvery and kitchen, canalside beer terrace and function room. The main bar features exposed beams, part quarry-tiled floor, and open fireplace. On the first floor there is a three-bedroom owner's flat overlooking the canal.
- Price: £149,950 (leasehold)
- Agent: Humberstones
- Tel: 0121 678 7788
This week's hot property
The Fitzhead Inn in the Vale of Taunton Dean, Somerset, is within easy reach of Exmoor National Park and the North Somerset Coast. The freehold property, thought to date from the 18th century, comprises two buildings around a central courtyard. A 40-cover restaurant, covered smoking area and two-bedroom owner's accommodation are included, along with six letting rooms.
- Price: £460,000 (freehold)
- Agent: Stonesmith
- Tel: 01392 201262
