£18,500 pa
(£0.09/sq. ft. pa)
Pub/bar to letWhitney-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR3
199,132 sq. ft
About this property
Long established, high-trading outlet
Recently refurbished
Lounge bar/restaurant (50)
Main bar (35) and restaurant (30)
Five bedroom owners' accommodation
Gardens and car parking
The Boat Inn holds an enviable position on the banks of the River Wye in the heart of the picturesque Herefordshire countryside, with far reaching views over the Black Mountains with the Brecon Beacons beyond. It stands aside the main A483 between Hereford (16 miles) and Brecon (22 miles). It is also close to the historic town of Hay-on-Wye (3 miles). Hay-on-Wye is internationally renowned as 'the town of books' with its literary festival which attracts 250,000 visitors annually. The area also draws a large number of visitors throughout the year due to its idyllic rural location and a large number of outdoor enthusiasts that pursue walking, shooting, cycling and especially canoeing, for which the pub is renowned being on the banks of the River Wye.
The Boat is an imposing building easily visible from the A483 trunk route which stands overlooking the beautiful River Wye. It is well presented having recently been improved by our clients, the freeholders, and is arranged over two-storeys and has extensive commercial and private accommodation. It has riverside gardens and ample car parking and is briefly described as follows:
Trade areas
At ground floor are three separate trade rooms, all benefitting from south-facing full length glazing overlooking the River Wye. The lounge bar is 'L' shaped and has a fully equipped bar servery and assorted fixed and loose seating and dining tables for 50 or so customers. It has boarded floor throughout and a feature fireplace with cast iron solid fuel burner installed. The public bar has a filed floor throughout and the central bar servery is also 'L' shaped and has seating for 35. The restaurant which is located adjacent to the catering kitchen has seating for 30. Two separate sets of ladies' and gentlemen's customer toilets and an on level beer cellar. There is a large catering kitchen with a comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces as well as a large walk-in cold room and freezer room.
In the basement is a subterranean former cellar.
First floor
This has recently been notably improved and is currently arranged as five bedrooms (although no lounge):
Domestic kitchen
bedroom one: Double with en suite bathroom
bedroom two: Double with shower and wash hand basin
Separate WC off the landing
bedroom three: Double with en suite WC
bedroom four: Single
bedroom five: Double with en suite bathroom
There is also an additional family bathroom.
External
Large tarmacadam car park to the front of the property with space for 25+ vehicles. There is also a lawned area to the front with picnic style benches for approximately 20 customers. To the side and rear is a beer garden area overlooking the River Wye.
Our clients acquired the property in 2000, initially running the property for three years before letting the same to independent tenants and it has been let ever since until the autumn of 2025.
The previous tenant then vacated at the end of their agreement in October, and our clients carried out a refurbishment of the property. Since then, takings have been averaging through the quietest period of the year, of £8,000 per week. However, the pub trades extremely well, as one can imagine, during the summer due to its location on the riverbanks.
Leasehold: £18,500 to include goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition
term: Six years
landlord & tenant act 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
assignability: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
bond: A bond equivalent to three months’ rent in advance
rent: £52,000 per annum, paid monthly in advance
rent review: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
repair liability: Part repairing and insuring lease. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the Landlord retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The Tenant will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property
fixtures & fittings: Will be retained by the Landlord. The Tenant will be responsible for their repair, maintenance and replacement (when beyond repair)
tie: Free-of-tie
insurance: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: VAT will not be payable on the Premium and rental payments
Other Options available.
A Premises Licence is held.
Mains electricity and water are connected. Septic tank drainage. Lpg for cooking.
Rateable Value: £34,750 from 1st April 2026
Local Authority: Herefordshire Counci
Recently refurbished
Lounge bar/restaurant (50)
Main bar (35) and restaurant (30)
Five bedroom owners' accommodation
Gardens and car parking
The Boat Inn holds an enviable position on the banks of the River Wye in the heart of the picturesque Herefordshire countryside, with far reaching views over the Black Mountains with the Brecon Beacons beyond. It stands aside the main A483 between Hereford (16 miles) and Brecon (22 miles). It is also close to the historic town of Hay-on-Wye (3 miles). Hay-on-Wye is internationally renowned as 'the town of books' with its literary festival which attracts 250,000 visitors annually. The area also draws a large number of visitors throughout the year due to its idyllic rural location and a large number of outdoor enthusiasts that pursue walking, shooting, cycling and especially canoeing, for which the pub is renowned being on the banks of the River Wye.
The Boat is an imposing building easily visible from the A483 trunk route which stands overlooking the beautiful River Wye. It is well presented having recently been improved by our clients, the freeholders, and is arranged over two-storeys and has extensive commercial and private accommodation. It has riverside gardens and ample car parking and is briefly described as follows:
Trade areas
At ground floor are three separate trade rooms, all benefitting from south-facing full length glazing overlooking the River Wye. The lounge bar is 'L' shaped and has a fully equipped bar servery and assorted fixed and loose seating and dining tables for 50 or so customers. It has boarded floor throughout and a feature fireplace with cast iron solid fuel burner installed. The public bar has a filed floor throughout and the central bar servery is also 'L' shaped and has seating for 35. The restaurant which is located adjacent to the catering kitchen has seating for 30. Two separate sets of ladies' and gentlemen's customer toilets and an on level beer cellar. There is a large catering kitchen with a comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces as well as a large walk-in cold room and freezer room.
In the basement is a subterranean former cellar.
First floor
This has recently been notably improved and is currently arranged as five bedrooms (although no lounge):
Domestic kitchen
bedroom one: Double with en suite bathroom
bedroom two: Double with shower and wash hand basin
Separate WC off the landing
bedroom three: Double with en suite WC
bedroom four: Single
bedroom five: Double with en suite bathroom
There is also an additional family bathroom.
External
Large tarmacadam car park to the front of the property with space for 25+ vehicles. There is also a lawned area to the front with picnic style benches for approximately 20 customers. To the side and rear is a beer garden area overlooking the River Wye.
Our clients acquired the property in 2000, initially running the property for three years before letting the same to independent tenants and it has been let ever since until the autumn of 2025.
The previous tenant then vacated at the end of their agreement in October, and our clients carried out a refurbishment of the property. Since then, takings have been averaging through the quietest period of the year, of £8,000 per week. However, the pub trades extremely well, as one can imagine, during the summer due to its location on the riverbanks.
Leasehold: £18,500 to include goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition
term: Six years
landlord & tenant act 1954: Inside Part II Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
assignability: Fully assignable subject to Landlord’s consent
bond: A bond equivalent to three months’ rent in advance
rent: £52,000 per annum, paid monthly in advance
rent review: Subject to rent reviews every third year of the term
repair liability: Part repairing and insuring lease. This is not a full repairing and insuring lease with the Landlord retaining responsibility for the structure of the building. The Tenant will be responsible for internal maintenance, repair and decoration as well as the decorative condition of the exterior of the property
fixtures & fittings: Will be retained by the Landlord. The Tenant will be responsible for their repair, maintenance and replacement (when beyond repair)
tie: Free-of-tie
insurance: The Landlord will insure the building, the cost of which will be charged to the Tenant by way of an Insurance Rent
VAT: VAT will not be payable on the Premium and rental payments
Other Options available.
A Premises Licence is held.
Mains electricity and water are connected. Septic tank drainage. Lpg for cooking.
Rateable Value: £34,750 from 1st April 2026
Local Authority: Herefordshire Counci
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