VALE OF GLAMORGAN - VILLAGE INN
Sigingstone, Cowbridge, Glamorgan
Ref: 91453
Freehold £750,000
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Key Features
Precis
In an idyllic setting in a very prosperous and desirable village some three miles from Cowbridge and Llantwit Major, five miles from Bridgend and approximately 12 miles from Cardiff. It is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, a lush vale renowned for its rich agricultural land and its coastline.
Location
The Victoria occupies an idyllic setting in a very prosperous and desirable village some 3 miles from Cowbridge and Llantwit Major, 5 miles from Bridgend and approximately 12 miles from Cardiff. It is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, a lush vale renowned for its rich agricultural land and its coastline. Sigingstone is a dormitory village for residents working in the expanding conurbations as well as nearby market towns. Road communications are excellent with Junction 35 of the M4 motorway being only 7 miles distant, giving access to West Wales, as well as Bristol and London to the East.
Property
The Victoria is a characterful property with many period features including beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls. It is very well presented and appointed throughout, offering excellent trade facilities, good service rooms and 4 high quality en suite letting bedrooms located at first floor. Outside, there are 2 separate garden areas and extensive car parking. It is briefly described as follows:
TRADE AREAS
SNUG BAR an attractive room with boarded floor, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls, fireplace with keystone arch over, cast iron log burner installed. There is a counter from central servery and seating for 20+.
LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT has been recently refurbished and is a large room with carpeted floor, exposed stone and part panelled walls, beamed ceiling and counter from central bar servery which has tongue and groove panel frontage. There are traditional chairs and tables for 80+ diners.
The CATERING KITCHEN is extremely well presented with Altro nonslip flooring, fully tiled walls and comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces. There is a PREPARATION ROOM AND DRY STORE which is similarly appointed with walk-in cold room and walk-in fridge and freezer. A further LAUNDRY ROOM/STAFF ROOM. On level BEER CELLAR with lockable wine and spirits cage and SEPARATE SPIRIT/WINE STORE.
Set of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILETS.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor with its own separate external entrance. It provides FOUR HIGH QUALITY LETTING BEDROOMS, each decorated to a high standard having full bedroom suite, coffee making facilities and TV. Each room has an en suite shower room and air conditioning.
BEDROOM 1, a Super King sized room with zip and link beds. BEDROOMS 2, 3 and 4 are all King sized rooms.
EXTERNAL
The property stands in a large plot and has two separate seated garden areas. The first PATIO has double door access from the lounge bar/restaurant, and seating for 20-30 customers.
The SECOND GARDEN AREA is adjacent to the main entrance, has an AstroTurf base and sliding roof pergola with seating for 50 plus.
As part of the main structure of the building, the large store/workshop has its own external separate entrance but our clients have considered for some time that this could be incorporated within the main building internally to provide additional trading facilities.
There is a lined tarmacadam CAR PARK with space for 40 vehicles.
TRADE AREAS
SNUG BAR an attractive room with boarded floor, beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls, fireplace with keystone arch over, cast iron log burner installed. There is a counter from central servery and seating for 20+.
LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT has been recently refurbished and is a large room with carpeted floor, exposed stone and part panelled walls, beamed ceiling and counter from central bar servery which has tongue and groove panel frontage. There are traditional chairs and tables for 80+ diners.
The CATERING KITCHEN is extremely well presented with Altro nonslip flooring, fully tiled walls and comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces. There is a PREPARATION ROOM AND DRY STORE which is similarly appointed with walk-in cold room and walk-in fridge and freezer. A further LAUNDRY ROOM/STAFF ROOM. On level BEER CELLAR with lockable wine and spirits cage and SEPARATE SPIRIT/WINE STORE.
Set of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILETS.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Located at first floor with its own separate external entrance. It provides FOUR HIGH QUALITY LETTING BEDROOMS, each decorated to a high standard having full bedroom suite, coffee making facilities and TV. Each room has an en suite shower room and air conditioning.
BEDROOM 1, a Super King sized room with zip and link beds. BEDROOMS 2, 3 and 4 are all King sized rooms.
EXTERNAL
The property stands in a large plot and has two separate seated garden areas. The first PATIO has double door access from the lounge bar/restaurant, and seating for 20-30 customers.
The SECOND GARDEN AREA is adjacent to the main entrance, has an AstroTurf base and sliding roof pergola with seating for 50 plus.
As part of the main structure of the building, the large store/workshop has its own external separate entrance but our clients have considered for some time that this could be incorporated within the main building internally to provide additional trading facilities.
There is a lined tarmacadam CAR PARK with space for 40 vehicles.
The Business
Trade accounts for year ending 30 September 2025 show takings net of VAT of £566,683 with a gross profit of 63% achieved. Trade is split 50% food sales, 33% wet sales and 17% from the letting accommodation.
Our clients now wish to retire after over 40 years in the trade, having owned and operated the current business since 2006. During this time, they have established the Victoria Inn as one of the premier and busiest dining venues in the area, regularly covering 200+ Sunday lunches.
They have built up the wet trade with loyal customers and host the Cowbridge Town Darts League in competitions and social nights, amongst other successful evenings of bingo, quiz nights and private functions.
They have also invested in converting upstairs into four en suite letting rooms which has been a great success, having the highest rating on Booking.com and Tripadvisor in the area.
Investment has also been made in the well established large kitchen with the recent addition of 2 Rational ovens as well as a large walk-in fridge and freezer.
Our clients now wish to retire after over 40 years in the trade, having owned and operated the current business since 2006. During this time, they have established the Victoria Inn as one of the premier and busiest dining venues in the area, regularly covering 200+ Sunday lunches.
They have built up the wet trade with loyal customers and host the Cowbridge Town Darts League in competitions and social nights, amongst other successful evenings of bingo, quiz nights and private functions.
They have also invested in converting upstairs into four en suite letting rooms which has been a great success, having the highest rating on Booking.com and Tripadvisor in the area.
Investment has also been made in the well established large kitchen with the recent addition of 2 Rational ovens as well as a large walk-in fridge and freezer.
Tenure
FREEHOLD £750,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
Licence
Under the terms of the premises licence the property is permitted to retail alcohol between the hours of:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 23:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30
Services
Mains water, electricity, LPG gas, gas fired central heating, air conditioning to the letting bedrooms and cesspit drainage (new tank). The property benefits from an 8 camera CCTV system. The property also has solar panels which contributes notably towards reducing the electricity costs.
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Rateable Value: £24,500
Local Authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Rateable Value: £24,500
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Robin Mence
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