Ragged Cot Inn

Stroud

Tenancy

Overview

The Ragged Cot is a charming 17th‑century coaching inn perched on the Cirencester Road at Hyde, just east of Minchinhampton. As a Grade II listed building, it’s steeped in history, with its rough tufa stone façade and ashlar dressings reflecting its heritage. 

Exposed beams, roaring log fires, and a “shabby‑chic” interior give it a cosy, countryside feel . It sits adjacent to 600 acres of National Trust land — you can enjoy scenic walks across Minchinhampton Common right from the doorstep. The beer garden welcomes summer visitors, while inside the bar is well‑stocked with draft beers, artisan spirits, and a select wine list. 

There are nine en‑suite boutique-style rooms, with free Wi‑Fi, TV, tea/coffee, rainfall showers, and complimentary toiletries, One dog‑friendly room is available on request. Guests enjoy a hearty breakfast (full English or continental) before exploring the Cotswolds or heading out to nearby Minchinhampton Golf Club.
 
The Ragged Cot has the potential to hold private functions/weddings which could impact sales positively. Currently averaging £16,800 per week with a split of 40% (Dry)/40 % (Wet)/20% (Rooms).This pub needs an experienced hospitality professional with the ability to deliver a high quality food offer consistently. A proven entrepreneur, with the ability to deliver and grow a multi facetted business.
 
 
What’s in it for you?

  • Keep 100% of the business’ profits.
  • Put together your own menus and choose your own food.
  • Keep 50% of profits from any gaming machines.

 
 
Financial Costs to consider

  • Rent (Per Annum): £70,000
  • Working capital: £25,000
  • Estimated stock and glassware: £7,000
  • Fixtures & Fittings Value: TBC
  • Service Charge: £1,350
  • Decorating fund: £3,600
  • Insurance: £520
  • Fully tied on wet
  • Barrelage Discount: £130
  • Fair Maintainable Turnover: £728,498
  • Estimated annual operator profit: £700,00

Office

Yes

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Details

Would suit a small family

Pub features

Private accommodation

Food offer

Beer garden

Customer car park

Live sports

How to apply

Ragged Cot Inn, Stroud

Stroud
GL6 8PE
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Partner FAqs

We understand that taking on your own pub business is an important decision. We are proud to operate under the provisions of the Pubs Code regulations (2016), by providing certain important information during the recruitment process which will enable you to make an informed decision about the pub business and the agreement which you are applying for. The recruitment process is structured to include meetings with our recruitment and operations team (virtually or in person). The process usually takes 3-6 weeks from application to offer, but varies depending on meeting dates, availability and information required for the completion of the business plan.

For any of our partnership agreements you must have a personal licence to legally operate one of our pubs. We can help in the process of obtaining a personal licence through our partners at John Gaunt. A member of our recruitment team will be able to discuss this option with you as part of your application or enquiry.

If you receive an offer from us, we will require payment of the full deposit at your earliest convenience. However, from time to time at the Regional Operations Managers discretion a part deposit payment may be made with an agreed deposit builder in place for the remaining amount. The deposit, or deposit builder, would need to be paid before the commencement of the agreement.

Takings are banked in a Marston’s account in accordance with the agreements, to allow us to deduct our Management Charge. Your share (‘Retained Sum’) will be settled on a weekly basis. Any guaranteed annual Retained Sum is released on a weekly basis to you at the same time as your turnover % share Retained Sum.

In any partner agreement pub with a Marston’s menu on offer there is no opportunity to put on your own version of food or specials due to allergies and food regulations. We do have a number of pubs that do not have a Marston’s menu in, and you are free to put on your own food menu.

Marston’s are well aware that life doesn’t always go to plan, that’s why most of our Partnerships have an early termination clause which can be triggered by both parties. There is the option to give three or six months’ notice (depending on the agreement) for both parties and would need to be confirmed in writing to your Area Manager.

Our award-winning learning and development teams offer tonnes of support and training to both partners and your pub teams. When you join us, you will be booked onto our BII* accredited induction programme which includes classroom-based learning, practical sessions and for our food-led businesses, time spent at one of our Centres of Excellence pubs where an experience operator will show you the ropes.

As a Marston’s partner, you’ll also get access to our online training platform where you will be able to access a wide range of free online training courses, tools, and resources. In addition, our trainers will support you with in-person and virtual training sessions when you need the extra help! Our team can also help you access a range of apprenticeships for entry level team members, up to managers and directors.

We do have multiple pub operators across our business, this is approved on a case by case basis and would need to be approved at a senior level. Feel free to discuss this with a member of our recruitment team in the first instance.

What happens next?

What happens next?

01

Speak to a member of our team

02

Meet one of our area managers

03

Providing you with information on the pub

04

Present your business plan

05

Offer and arrangements for taking on your pub business!