The Merrymouth Inn, Stow Road, Fifield, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6HR

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds lies this 13th century coaching inn with later additions dating back to the 17th century. Recently renovated throughout to a high standard here are just a few key features unique to the Cotswold Merrymouth.

The village of Fifield stands on the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire border between the renowned market towns of Burford (4 miles distant) and Stow on the Wold (5 miles distant). The popular residential area commands some of the highest property values in the British Isles being a sought after location for those commuting to Oxford and London as well as those working locally in the nearby towns, the tourism industry and of course this area's rich agricultural industry.

The Cotswolds are internationally renowned as a tourist destination attracting visitors from all parts of the globe. This area in particular and the towns of Stow on the Wold, Chipping Norton and Burford are all located close by and is it's premier area. Of course, just a few miles distant is Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm made famous by the award winning Amazon Prime TV series.

The subject property, The Merrymouth Inn stands outside the village on the main A424 trunk route which links the towns of Stow on the Wold and Burford. Both Chipping Norton and the larger town of Witney are also located a similar distance. The Merrymouth is a centuries old property built of Cotswold stone and provides extensive accommodation. Despite its innate character and its age, it is surprisingly neither listed nor in a conservation area.

Our clients acquired this property some 4 years ago and have subsequently invested substantially in upgrading the property, refurbishing the letting accommodation including the flats and the owners accommodation. In addition, the bars have been totally reappointed and redecorated and the kitchen facilities enhanced.

There is considerable space to expand further with the paddock/second beer garden lending itself to the housing of one of the lodges, pods, shepherds huts or simply camping.

TRADE AREAS
Internal double doors provide access into spacious ENTRANCE HALLWAY and RECEPTION AREA. Off this can be found the MAIN BAR which is a very attractive room with beamed ceiling, boarded effect floor, exposed stone walls and traditional seating for 50+ customers and a fully equipped BAR SERVERY.

There is a RESTAURANT in two sections which has a heavily beamed ceiling, open fireplace and contemporary chairs and tables for 30 or so customers.

The CATERING KITCHEN is of good size comprehensively equipped with a full selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces. There are two walk-in DRY STORES, a UTILITY room and a LAUNDRY ROOM.

At basement level is a former subterranean BEER CELLAR which provides storage. With DRAUGHT products currently being dispensed from the MAIN BAR SERVERY from an under the counter system.

EXTERNAL
In the COURTYARD created by the accommodation and the main property is an large patio BEER GARDEN which is well appointed and has seating for 60 or so customers. There is a further lawned GARDEN/PADDOCK beyond the CAR PARK with views over the adjacent rolling countryside which could also be utilised as some form of campsite or, as previously stated, to house additional accommodation in whichever form was chosen, subject to the normal consents. There is gravel CAR PARKING with space for 50 vehicles.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION

The property has the benefit of ten EN SUITE LETTING BEDROOMS, each decorated to a high standard with a full bedroom suite, tea and coffee making facilities and television. Three of the rooms are appointed to self-catering standard having a kitchen and dining area as well as a large bedroom. The rooms are arranged as follows:

GROUND FLOOR:
BEDROOM 1 - DOUBLE SIZE
BEDROOM 2 - DOUBLE SIZE
BEDROOM 3 - DOUBLE SIZE (SELF-CATERING)
BEDROOM 4- KING SIZE (SELF-CATERING)
BEDROOM 5 - KING SIZE
BEDROOM 6 - DOUBLE SIZE
BEDROOM 7- KING SIZE
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM 8- DOUBLE SIZE ROOM
BEDROOM 9- DOUBLE SIZE
BEDROOM 10 - FOUR-POSTER ROOM

FLAT ONE:
Located at ground floor consisting of LOUNGE, KITCHEN, DOUBLE SIZE BEDROOM and BATHROOM.

FLAT TWO:
Located at ground floor having STUDIO LOUNGE/BEDROOM, separate KITCHEN and EN SUITE BATHROOM.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Is located at first and second floor and consists of BATHROOM, TWO DOUBLE SIZE BEDROOMS, large LOUNGE, galley style KITCHEN and at second floor extremely large BEDROOM and further BATHROOM. This second floor bedroom would be ideally suited as a teenager's studio.