Travellers Rest, Brockholes

The Travellers Rest offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable licensee. This well-established and strongly performing pub has tremendous potential for growth, making it ideal for an individual or couple ready to take the business to the next level. A true community hub at heart, the pub thrives on engagement with local groups, charities, and organisations, and the successful licensee will play a key role in strengthening these connections. With its welcoming atmosphere, The Travellers Rest can attract a diverse range of customers; from locals seeking a casual meal or drink, to families and visitors exploring the area. There is ample opportunity to enhance and expand the food offering, as well as to host a variety of events, including quiz nights, live music, and themed evenings. With a strong marketing plan and a creative approach, the pub’s full potential can be realised. This is an ideal role for someone with exceptional retail and customer service skills, a passion for hospitality, and a genuine interest in serving the community. With the right licensee at the helm, The Travellers Rest can be revived as a traditional British pub, offering a warm, cosy, and welcoming environment for all.

The Travellers Rest is a charming pub located in Brockholes, a picturesque village in the Holme Valley area of West Yorkshire. Brockholes is a welcoming community, home to a mix of families, professionals, and retirees, offering a peaceful, rural lifestyle while remaining within easy commuting distance of larger towns and cities. The surrounding area is renowned for its stunning countryside, featuring rolling hills, woodlands, and rivers, making it a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits. Nearby Holmfirth adds to the area’s appeal, known for its vibrant arts scene and cultural events that draw visitors from across the valley. Brockholes itself benefits from excellent accessibility, situated close to the A616 and within easy reach of Huddersfield, while the village’s railway station provides convenient connections to the wider region, making it both a tranquil and well-connected location.

Pub Layout

The Travellers Rest is celebrated for its traditional pub atmosphere, offering a cosy and welcoming environment that instantly makes visitors feel at home. Upon entering, you are greeted by the main bar area, which exudes rustic charm with its wooden furnishings and a real open fire to the right, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The bar is thoughtfully laid out with three distinct areas of fixed seating, perfect for both larger groups and more intimate gatherings, fostering a strong sense of community. The bar itself is well-stocked, featuring a range of premium brands and cask ales, while the back bar offers an impressive selection of wines and spirits to suit all tastes. To the left of the entrance lies the main pub area, accommodating up to 40 covers with a pool table and darts board. This versatile space can also serve as a function room with its own separate entrance, making it ideal for events and private gatherings. Conveniently located within this area are the ladies’ and gents’ toilets, ensuring guest comfort. Behind the scenes, the pub benefits from a large commercial kitchen and preparation area, accessible both from behind the main bar and the dining area. This design ensures efficient service while supporting the pub’s reputation for high-quality food offerings, reinforcing The Travellers Rest as a true hub for both locals and visitors.

The Travellers Rest is currently trading well, with a modern twist on traditional pub fayre and strong food and drink offers proving key to its success. The pub maintains a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, infused with historic and rustic charm. A classic pub menu, complemented by a wide selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits, continues to appeal to a diverse clientele. The business attracts regular local customers alongside families and visitors exploring the scenic Holme Valley, enabling the pub to cater to a broad range of tastes while remaining a valued hub within the local community.

Private Accommodation

The living accommodation is located on the first floor with access via the pub. This consists of two bedrooms, large living room with capacity for a dining table, kitchen, bathroom and toilet.

Annual Rent: £21,000

Security Deposit: £5,250

Working Capital: £5,000

Stock: £5,000

Low Business Rates** Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, this has been estimated using the new Supporting Small Business Scheme (SSBS) limiting rates payable to circa £1000 in 2026/27. Please note this applies only to pubs marked with ** and SSBS may be subject to future changes by HMG.

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation  – funding options available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

For a breakdown on financial information, please refer to the ‘Additional Info’ tab.

Annual Rent – This is our lowest rent figure associated with a Full Tie.  If the tie is reduced the effective rent (via Tie Release Fees) will increase.  Rent is billed and paid for weekly in advance depending on the payment terms agreed). On occasion, our Business Development Manager will discuss a start up rent which is discretionary to an individual pub and can be discussed.

Security Deposit – A security deposit is required when applying for a pub with Admiral.  This will be the greater of £5,000 or three months’ headline rent. The deposit is held on your account and returned when you leave, subject to your final account balance and the condition of the property.  We will also carry out a credit check as part of your application, which may affect the deposit amount required.

Working Capital – This is a recommend amount required which will be used in the day-to-day running of the business.

Stock – This will be valued by an independent valuer on the day you take over the pub. This includes unbranded glassware, unopened bottles, wines, spirits, any unopened / opened kegs and cask ale providing the container is unopened.

Fixtures & Fittings – This includes any item that is bolted to the floor or walls, and a fitting to be any item that is free standing or hung by a nail or hook. This will also include furniture.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied.  For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

Training – £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme.  Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost – £65.86 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you piece of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement.  This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

Zero Business Rates* – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes.  Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterix *

Low Business Rates** – Based on the draft rating list for April 2026, this has been estimated using the new Supporting Small Business Scheme (SSBS) limiting rates payable to circa £1000 in 2026/27. Please note this applies only to pubs marked with ** and SSBS may be subject to future changes by HMG.