Bell, Bedford

Property Description

The Bell is prominently situated in the middle of Cotton End, a small village on the outskirts of Bedford. The pub is a small, attractive, thatched pub with a very large beer garden and benefits being the only pub in the village with other local amenities such as a School, Church, Village hall with playing fields and park. The pub lies on the A600 High Road between Shorstown and the hamlet of Herrings Green with easy transport links to Bedford. There is a desire to consider a joint investment to maximize the external area throughout the whole year and provide a community pub for all.

Pub Layout

The pub is decorated to a good standard and in keeping with its age of the building. Internally the pub has two small trading areas serviced from a central bar trading predominantly as a drinks focused operation and can house approximately fifty covers. Externally there is car parking for approximately 15 vehicles. To the rear of the pub is an exceptional, unexpected beer garden which is popular all year round with both locals and visitors. This is made up of a hard landscaped paved patio area. This patio overlooks the beautifully maintained lawned beer garden which houses several picnic benches and could easily be utilized for community events and festivals.

Trading Style

The pub trades as a quality community local with a good selection of draught and cask ales. Live televised sports plays a big part in this pub with an opportunity to launch a small back bar food offering.

Agreement Type