The Farmers Arms

Description

The Farmers Arms is a stone‑built two storey property with a pitched roof. Internally, the pub has a bar serving a drinking and casual dining area and adjacent to a larger restaurant space with a raised seating area. The well equipped commercial kitchen is also located on the ground floor. The private accommodation is to the first floor and comprises three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. Externally there is an outside trading area an car park.

Location

The Farmers Arms is situated on Wick Road in the sought‑after village of St Brides Major, close to the south Wales coastline and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The property lies within approximately one mile of the coast, with popular destinations such as Southerndown and Dunraven Bay nearby, which attract walkers, surfers and tourists throughout the year. The seaside town of Porthcawl is around three miles to the east, offering further beaches, a busy town centre, marina and a wide mix of shops, bars and restaurants. Bridgend is approximately six miles north‑east, providing extensive retail and transport facilities. The location is well connected, with Junction 37 of the M4 motorway a short drive away, offering easy access to Cardiff and Swansea, while mainline rail services are available at Bridgend and Pyle stations, supported by local bus routes serving surrounding villages and coastal communities.

Fixtures & Fittings

All trade fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and we are advised they are free from loan, lease and hire purchase agreements.

External Details

Outside trade area to the rear of the pub Customer (c.25 spaces)

The Opportunity

The Farmers Arms offers an excellent opportunity to develop a food‑led destination pub in an increasingly popular coastal and tourist‑driven part of South Wales. Situated close to the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, and within easy reach of Southerndown, Dunraven Bay and nearby coastal walking routes, the property is ideally positioned to capitalise on strong year‑round leisure demand from walkers, beach‑goers and visitors to the Vale of Glamorgan. The surrounding area is well regarded for its natural beauty, affluent villages and steady tourist footfall, while also benefiting from proximity to the seaside town of Porthcawl and the commercial centre of Bridgend. This provides a broad and varied customer base, combining local residents with seasonal and weekend trade. There is scope for an incoming owner to enhance and expand the food offer, positioning the pub as a destination for casual dining, brunch trade, or locally‑sourced menus appealing to both residents and visitors.

Trading Information

As the pub is currently run under tenancy no trading information is available.

Trading Hours

The current trading hours are: Monday 12–10 pm Tuesday 12–10 pm Wednesday 5–11:30 pm Thursday 12–11:30 pm Friday 12–11:30 pm Saturday 12–11:30 pm Sunday 12–11:30 pm

Tenure

The property is being sold freehold.

Business Rates

Rateable Value effective from 1st April 2026: £18,000. Interested parties can obtain the latest rating information about this property by visiting www.gov.uk or contacting the relevant local authority.

Regulatory

Premises licence.