About the Pub The Forest Inn is a bustling country food-led pub located in the village of Ashurst, on the main A road to the New Forest from Southampton City Centre. This pretty village includes the very popular Ashurst Campsite, the New Forest Wildlife Park and a variety of shops and a railway station, all of which attract high volumes of visitors and tourists to the area each year. To live and trade in the New Forest is extremely sought after and with a good road network and local schools within walking distance, this pub is highly desirable. The Forest pub boasts a traditional bar area, a restaurant and an extensive front and rear beer garden. This would be a fantastic starter pub for a food-minded, first-time publican who is ready to take on their first pub business. Business Information Agreement: Fixed Term Tenancy Capital Startup: Est. £19400 Fixtures / Fittings: Est. £12000 Guide Rent: £21000 pa Potential Turnover: £314351 pa Regional Manager's Thoughts The Forest is a lovely one-storey pub offering a fantastic opportunity for a first-time publican. Surrounding Area The Forest Inn occupies and prime and prominent position on the A35 to the northern eastern edge of the New Forest National Park in the village of Ashurst. The pub has a good road network with the M27 just two miles away and Southampton just a short five miles away. Southampton train station offers the main line directly to Waterloo Station, making it an easy commute for those living in the area. Hampshire is very popular with tourists who visit for the national trust park, beautiful scenery and the mix of coast and countryside. Locally it is a very attractive place to live with pleasant housing and quality primary and secondary schools.