A unique Pub Tenancy Opportunity - Exceptional Tenant(s) sought for our community owned pub

An exciting opportunity has recently come available to take on the tenancy of a rural village community owned pub at Cocking, a village in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex. https://thebluebellatcocking.co.uk/ The Blue Bell’s management committee is offering a 5-Year Tenancy (free of tie) with the opportunity to extend by mutual agreement. This is a well-established country pub in the centre of Cocking, a beautiful village in the heart of the South Downs National Park. It was saved from development into flats back in 2019 when it was purchased by the local community. It comprises a bar snug area, a dining area with space for 40 covers and three very comfortable en-suite bedrooms for bed and breakfast, plus a self contained one bedroom apartment comprising living room, bedroom and bathroom, for use by the tenant. There is a garden area with seating for outside trade in the warmer months with views over the South Downs, and a community shop in the annex. And there is off street parking for around 15 cars. The Blue Bell is well established with more than 5 years review history on Booking.com (very good 8.3), and Trip Advisor (4.5). Cocking is ideally located at a natural stopping point on the South Downs Way, a popular destination for walkers, cyclists and hikers from around the UK and abroad wishing to travel the 100 or so miles along the south coast from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east. Goodwood is a few miles to the south and is a world recognised centre for motor racing, staging a season of events including the Festival of Speed and the Revival. Goodwood also includes the world famous horse racing venue and Glorious Goodwood. All these events are extremely popular and are usually sold out.  The Blue Bell sits right on the most popular route to Goodwood down from London and the M25, and so great opportunities exist from passing traffic. Other local attractions: Cowdray Park, renowned for a season of polo events including the Polo Gold Cup  Weald and Downland Museum - home of the BBC’s “The Repair Shop”  West Dean College and gardens  Petworth House and park Chichester theatre and festival The South Downs this year celebrates 10 years as an International Dark Sky Reserve  The Blue Bell also has a loyal local customer base who support the pub throughout the year.