The Hostelrie at Goodrich, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HX

The extremely popular village of Goodrich is strategically located alongside the A449 dual carriageway trunk route which links the M50 motorway at Ross-on-Wye with the M4 motorway at Celtic Manor/Newport. It stands in the heart of the Wye Valley and on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean. To the east is a renowned walking ridge, Coppett Hill and to the west is rolling Herefordshire countryside with the Black Mountains beyond.

Goodrich is renowned for its Castle operated by English Heritage with its own visitor centre. It attracts many visitors throughout the year. Furthermore, the renowned beauty spot of Symonds Yat is only a mile or two distant.

The Hostelrie stands in the heart of the village and is well positioned to benefit from all the aforementioned. It is an outstanding building which is more than just a hotel, having a character bar utilised by the community, a restaurant and excellent catering facilities, as well as the 8 en suite bedrooms. The gardens and car park are ample and there is also a separate two bedroom owners' home.

TRADE AREAS:
Main ENTRANCE into INNER HALLWAY off which is the MAIN BAR which is a very attractive room with boarded effect floor throughout, exposed stone walls and a beamed ceiling. The room would at one time have been two smaller rooms which have now been incorporated. Fireplace with cast iron solid fuel log burner and two smaller fireplaces that are now simply ornamental. There is fixed and loose seating throughout for approximately 50. The room has a fully equipped BAR SERVERY which has a feature bevel edged tile frontage and mirror display back fitting.

The RESTAURANT has its own serving counter, boarded floor throughout, fixed button ribbed upholstered wall seating and loose contemporary dining chairs currently arranged for a total of 50 diners. The room is well appointed in French bistro style. Set of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILETS recently refurbished.

CATERING KITCHEN is a large facility in two sections having Altro nonslip flooring throughout, fully tiled/sealed walls and comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces. In addition to the main catering area there is a PREPARATION ROOM. On-level BEER CELLAR.


LETTING ACCOMMODATION
In total there are 8 LETTING BEDROOMS, 7 AT FIRST FLOOR AND 1 AT GROUND FLOOR. Each bedroom is decorated to a high standard and has a full bedroom suite, coffee making facilities, television etc.

BEDROOM 1 - THE CASTLE: is a KING SIZE with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 2 - THE COPPETT: is a four-poster KING SIZE room with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 3 - THE KERNE: is a DOUBLE SIZE and has feature exposed stone walls with EN SUITE BATHROOM
BEDROOM 4 - THE HUNTSHAM: is a TWIN ROOM with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 5 - THE WYE: is a DOUBLE SIZE room with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 6 - THE YAT: is a DOUBLE SIZE room with EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
BEDROOM 7 - THE GOODRICH: is a family size room with EN SUITE BATHROOM

NB - also at first floor is the hotel's LAUNDRY ROOM and LINEN STORE which is an excellent facility and of good size.

BEDROOM 8 - THE OLD FORGE: is a FAMILY SIZE room and features a vaulted, beamed ceiling with EN SUITE BATHROOM

COTTAGE:
The owners' accommodation is located in a separate, detached, stone built, 2 storey, 2 bedroom cottage which stands in its own plot with GARDEN, PARKING etc. It is arranged as follows:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY off which is the DOMESTIC LOUNGE with boarded floors throughout and patio door access onto TRADE GARDEN. DINING ROOM which is a good size. Domestic KITCHEN with fitted units. BATHROOM with suite of wash hand basin, WC and bath with shower over off the hallway.
Second Floor:
BEDROOM 1 of DOUBLE SIZE, BEDROOM 2 of DOUBLE SIZE.

EXTERNAL:
The gardens are a feature of the pub. The TRADE GARDEN is located to the rear of the property and is enclosed and of some considerable size with an extensive patio area which is stone flagged and at least 50% of this is covered providing covered seating for up to 50. Further space al fresco for more. There is also a lawned GARDEN AREA which more than trebles the size of the seated area. There is a separate SMOKING SOLUTION.
To the side and rear of the property is a gravelled CAR PARK with space for 30 vehicles.
Also part of the main structure of the building and built of stone but with industrial style roof is a GARAGE. It is at lower ground floor due to the geography of the property but would suit conversion into further commercial use. It is approximately 10m2. It is currently utilised as a WORKSHOP/GENERAL STORE. Also as part of the main structure but with a separate external entrance is another room which at one time in the past would have been the pub's toilets but again, it could be integrated into any further development.

Our clients acquired the property just over three years ago and subsequently refurbished much of the trading area and a number of the letting bedrooms. They have traded with some success and the accounts for the year ending 31st August 2022 show a turnover net of VAT of £356,378. A gross profit of approximately 85% is achieved and a reconstituted net profit of over £100,000. Subsequently, and due to a new addition to the family, the trading hours were restricted and indeed the property closed for trade in September 2023. Our clients reopened in March 2024 and are currently trading with a new team. The business holds an AA rosette for dining and is a 4 star gold inn again under the AA (achieved in January 2023)

FREEHOLD £675,000 to include trade furniture, fixtures, fittings and effects. Stock at valuation in addition.