Riverside pub in Gloucestershire on the market with reduced asking price
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has reduced the asking price for the Lower Lode Inn, a historic pub with B&B and campsite near Tewkesbury.
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Dating back to the 15th century, The Lower Lode Inn boasts charming traditional features including a flagstone floor, wood burner, and traditional bar counter. The long-established inn has three large trading areas which can seat up to 130 patrons for drinking and dining, and is well‑known for serving traditional pub food and local ales in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Set within three acres, the property also contains a camping and caravan site, licensed for up to ten caravans, plus a separate venue with its own bar and a wedding license, five B&B bedrooms, and a further three-bedroom apartment historically used as owners’ accommodation.
There is also a waterside beer garden, with boat moorings. These amenities attract a wide range of customers throughout the year and offer a diverse income stream.
Located in the village of Forthampton, within easy reach of Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills, the inn occupies a picturesque position on the banks of the River Severn.
Sam Snape, business owner, said, “I’ve been devoted to the Lower Lode Inn for 34 years and have loved every minute of it. It has always been, and continues to be, a thriving and much‑loved riverside business. As the time has come for me to retire and focus on my health, the pub is ready for a new operator who can build on its strong foundations and take it even further. It’s a very special place with so much potential, and I’m proud to be handing over a business with such a bright future.”
Graeme Clifford, Business Agent at Christie & Co, is managing the sale and commented, “The Lower Lode offers a rare opportunity to take on a much‑loved riverside pub with genuine character and significant hospitality and leisure potential. Its unique Severn‑side setting and established reputation make it an exceptional prospect for an operator looking to create a standout hospitality destination.”
The inn is on the market with a reduced asking price of £550,000. To find out more, visit: https://www.christie.com/3451447/
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