Popular gastropub near Witney in Oxfordshire sold to ambitious group of friends
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of The Lamb Inn to a trio of hospitality entrepreneurs and friends.
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Located in the village of Crawley in Oxfordshire and dating back to the 18th century, The Lamb Inn is an established country pub and restaurant with a superb reputation. The property boasts traditional charm and character throughout, and the new owners are excited about their new venture.
The pub had previously been owned by experienced operators Sebastian and Lana Snow, having built up a strong reputation with excellent reviews and receiving a number of industry awards. They commented: “We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved at The Lamb Inn. It has been a wonderful journey, and we are grateful for the support of our loyal customers and the community. We wish the new owners every success and are confident they will continue to uphold the pub's excellent reputation.”
The pub has been acquired by The Cotswold Hospitality Group, who bring a wide range of experience from across the hospitality sector. Scott Leadbetter, who will be leading the operational side, commented: “We are thrilled to take over The Lamb Inn, a pub with such a rich history and strong reputation. Our vision is to create a collection of unique and charming pubs across the Cotswolds, each offering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality. We look forward to preserving the traditional charm of The Lamb Inn while introducing new and exciting elements to enhance the experience for our guests.”
Tim Widdows, Associate Director at Christie & Co who managed the sale process, said: “We are delighted to have facilitated the sale of The Lamb Inn to such passionate and experienced new owners. The pub has a rich history and a fantastic reputation, and we are confident that it will continue to thrive under their stewardship.”
The pub was sold off an asking price of £695,000 for the freehold.
For further information on this press release, contact:
Jasmine Davis, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 07561 115179
E: jasmine.davis@christie.com
Contact the agent:
Tim Widdows, Associate Director – Pubs & Restaurants
P: 07795 037 676
E: tim.widdows@christie.com
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