Harrogate district award-winning country pub and hotel searching for new owner in rare opportunity

The Lime Tree Inn is a very rare newly built country pub with a rich reputation, located in the highly sought-after village of Great Ouseburn, positioned between York, Harrogate, and Boroughbridge.

The pub has been brought to market by leisure property specialists Fleurets, who are offering a ten-year lease.

Built in 2020, The Lime Tree Inn was designed to capture the charm of a traditional inn, featuring exposed stonework, timber beams, and cosy characterful interiors.

Behind its classic exterior lies a property built to the highest specification and a business that has featured in the Michelin Guide, Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, and made an appearance on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed.

Previously operated by husband -and-wife team Rob and Heloisa Mitchell, The Lime Tree Inn became a local favourite and a destination venue, offering a modern take on the village pub while celebrating community, tradition, and quality dining.

The Lime Tree Inn offers seven individually designed, luxury en-suite letting rooms, each AA 5 Star rated, with customer lift access.

The ground floor can accommodate 94 covers in bar, dining, restaurant and private dining areas, all with their own character.

A two bed flat, 45 space car park and superb patio complete the picture.

Simon Hall, Director and Head of Agency North at Fleurets, said: “This is an incredibly rare opportunity.

"The Lime Tree Inn was a new build in 2020, developed to exacting standards and taken on by its’ first tenants who went on to achieve national recognition.

"With its strong foundations and established reputation, this property offers huge potential for a new operator to step in and continue its growth story.”

Matthew Gath, Landlord of the Lime Tree Inn, is ready to welcome next operator who will share the same passion for great food, hospitality, and community that has shaped The Lime Tree Inn.

The property is available on a new ten-year free-of-tie lease, with a guide rent of £59,500 per annum.

The business is currently closed and viewings are strictly by appointment only through Fleurets North Office.

For further information or to arrange a viewing, contact Fleurets at 0113 234 0304 or email [email protected]