BACKGROUND The Pear & Olive is located in the small village of Hildersham in Cambridgeshire. Hildersham has a population of just 150, and no amenities other than the pub. The pub, previously known as The Pear Tree, had been closed for five years and the…
Saracen’s Head, Shirley near Ashbourne
Background The Saracen’s Head is a long established and highly successful pub/restaurant in the village of Shirley, which is approximately 5 miles from Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Recent awards include “Derbyshire Pub of the Year 2017”, “Derby Food and Drink Award 2017 – Best Out of…
Blue Anchor, Fraddon, Cornwall
The Blue Anchor is in the small village of Fraddon, Cornwall, about 7 miles from Newquay. Not far from the pub is the Kingsley Village shopping complex, close to the main A30 highway. The population of Fraddon is approximately 1500. For licensees Pam and Steve,…
Cholmeley Arms, Burton le Coggles, Lincolnshire
The Cholmeley Arms is located in the rural village of Burton Coggles, approximately 8 miles south of Grantham. The pub is owned by the Easton Estates and in recent years has struggled, including a period when it was closed. However, in February 2009 John and…