Wolds Inn

Driffield Road, Huggate, East Yorkshire YO42 1YH
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Ref: 5455569
Freehold£850,000

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Alex RexAssociate Director - Pubs & Restaurants

At a glance

  • Strong trade from walkers and cyclists
  • Attractive beer garden, patio & lawn seating
  • T/O 2025 Over £700,000
  • Available Alternatively with a tenant in Situ
  • Large on‑site car park & prominent location
  • Four en suite letting rooms | Energy rating D
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Wolds Inn
Driffield Road, Huggate, East Yorkshire YO42 1YH
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Ref: 5455569

Wolds Inn

Description

The Wolds Inn is a traditional, characterful 16th‑century public house offering a warm atmosphere, home‑cooked food and quality accommodation. Known for its locally sourced pub classics, rotating specials, and friendly service, it is a central social hub within the village. Trading is supported by strong food demand, traveller stays, destination diners, and a consistent flow of walkers and cyclists. The operation benefits from themed food nights and a strong reputation for hearty meals and hospitality.

Location

The Wolds Inn is located in the scenic rural village of Huggate, noted for being the highest village on the Yorkshire Wolds (approx. 558 ft above sea level). Its elevated setting provides exceptional walking territory and panoramic views. The village is steeped in history, featuring the Grade I listed St Mary’s Church and one of the deepest wells in England at 116 yards. The inn occupies a prominent roadside position, attracting locals, tourists, walkers and cyclists year‑round. Nearby attractions include the Wolds Rangers Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, and numerous circular walking routes.

Internal Details

Public Bar: Traditional bar area serving local beers and guest ales with casual seating for drinkers and diners. Dining Areas: Multiple dining spaces offering snacks, pub classics, and daily specials. Theme‑night menus drive strong repeat custom. Letting Rooms: Four en‑suite guest bedrooms featuring: Smart TVs Wi‑Fi Hairdryers Hospitality trays Crisp linen & fresh towels Full English breakfast included

External Details

Spacious beer garden with patio seating and lawned area. Newly introduced wood‑fired pizza oven for peak‑season trade. Large customer car park. Benches positioned to the front of the pub for village‑centre footfall.

Owners Accommodation

Although the property is primarily guest‑accommodation focused, potential exists for reconfiguration to create an owner’s flat, subject to permissions.

The Opportunity

The Wolds Inn presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving food‑led country inn with rooms in a highly desirable walking and cycling destination. Future operators could increase revenue through making even greater use of the land and maybe implementing other accommodation methods (subject to planning). Expanding the current social media reach which already has over 700 followers on Instagram in addition to the 2,200 on Facebook. Events are always a good way to draw people to these locations, alongside working with local shoots and other associations and clubs. Alternatively the site is available to buy with a tenant in situ. This tenant would be the current operator. The lease structure would be a 10 year FRI lease with a rent payable at £59,500 p/a

Trading Information

The inn trades with strong food and beverage income, supported by accommodation revenue from its four en‑suite rooms. Reviews across major platforms reflect consistently positive guest feedback. Detailed trading information can be made available to serious parties following a formal viewing.

Trading Hours

DRINK Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday 12 noon - 11pm Sunday 12 noon - 10.30pm FOOD Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday | ​Thursday | Friday | Saturday 12 noon - 3pm / 5 - 8.30pm Sunday 12 noon - 7pm

Investment Summary

10 Year FRI Lease (Brand new from the day of completion). The tenant is the current operator who has run the business for the last 3 years. Rent payable of £59,500 p/a

Tenure

Freehold

Business Rates

Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Local Authority.