The Salmon Inn, Wanswell, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9SE

LOCATION

The Salmon Inn is a charming 16th-century country pub nestled in the heart of Wanswell, a historic village near Berkeley in Gloucestershire. Located on Station Road, the property occupies a prominent position opposite the turn to Halmore and Breadstone, offering excellent visibility and easy access to the A38.

Its picturesque setting features a traditional village green at the front and is ideally situated for visitors exploring local landmarks such as Berkeley Castle, the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre and the Purton Ships Graveyard. Positioned near the Oldlands Cricket Ground, the pub serves as a central hub for the local community and passing trade in the Vale of Berkeley.

The location benefits from convenient road links to the A38 and B4066, making it accessible for commuters and tourists from nearby Gloucester and Bristol.

THE BUSINESS PREMISES

Entrance Vestibule leading to:

Front Bar Seating
Seating around 24. An area full of character with wood-burning stove with stone fireplace surround, part flagstone/part wooden floor and half panelled walls.

The bar servery has panelled front and a full range of dispense equipment behind.

First Customer Seating Area
For around 26. Another room full of character with part stripped wooden/part carpeted floor, beamed ceiling and open fireplace.

Second Vestibule
With flagstone floor leads to:

Alternative Front Doorway

Dining Room
Found to the rear of the premises and seats around 40. Another characterful area with beamed ceiling, wooden floor and character fireplace.

Ladies and Gents WCs

Disabled WC

Commercial Kitchens
Very well presented with non-slip floor and a full range of stainless steel equipment including refrigerated workstation with saladette, double deep bowl sink unit, commercial microwave, two deep fat fryers, griddle and commercial hob with oven.

Preparation Room

Walk-In Cold Room

Utility Room/Wash Up
With pass through dishwasher, deep bowl sink unit with overhead rinsing arm, stainless steel workstations and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

PRIVATE QUARTERS

Self-contained, situated on the first floor and connected by an internal stairway. Comprising of a well presented open-plan lounge/kitchen, three double bedrooms, modern shower room and office.

The accommodation is very well presented.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property there is a:

Car Park
For around 30 vehicles with plenty of additional off-road parking.

Also to the front is a very attractive and lawned beer garden with space to seat 40 and a children's play area.

There is additional seating for around 25 at the front.

THE BUSINESS

Open 6 days a week (closed Monday) trading as a lovely country inn with fine ales and good pub food. There is a loyal local drinking trade and the business enjoys a substantial turnover of over £500,000 per annum with a net profit for working owners of over £75,000.

TENURE

The property is subject to a free of tie commercial lease with private landlords.

Annual rent is in the sum of £43,000.

Rent Deposit
There will be a rent deposit of circa £10,000 payable to the landlords.

Rateable Value
From 1 April 2026 it is £22,750.

This is not what you will pay.