Wolds Inn, Driffield Road, Huggate, East Yorkshire, YO42 1YH
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- Primary use
- Pub
Key features
- Strong trade from walkers and cyclists
- Attractive beer garden, patio & lawn seating
- T/O 2025 Over £700,000
- 80 covers internally
- Large on‑site car park & prominent location
- Four en suite letting rooms | Energy rating D
- Christie & Co Ref: 5455569
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.
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.
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
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.
Although the property is primarily guest‑accommodation focused, potential exists for reconfiguration to create an owner’s flat, subject to permissions.
The OpportunityThe 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.
Trading InformationThe 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.
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
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Wolds Inn, Driffield Road, Huggate, East Yorkshire, YO42 1YH
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