The Wheatsheaf Inn Malmesbury

The Wheatsheaf Inn is reputed to be 700 years old situated in the South Cotswold village of Oaksey. The pub is stunning throughout, and a quintessential Cotswold village pub with timber flooring, colourful décor and exposed brick walls. There is also unique old features dotted around the pub which add character and show the pubs age. It is a warm welcoming pub full of sophistication and charm with a great reputation for food and just wants to be the centre of the community, as well as attracting visiting trade from the nearby, and very popular, Cotswold Water Parks. Leading in from the front entrance there is a split level open plan bar and dining area, accommodating up to 25 people. An open fire place, stone hearth and beamed ceilings, along with a combination of tables, tall chairs and comfortable fixed seating add to the traditional and homely setting. There is also a small snug which can seat six to eight people, suitable for small dinner parties and a partition separates an informal dining area with wood block flooring and exposed stone walls. To the rear is a formal dining area which is more modern in style, with seating for up to 30 covers. This is catered for by a commercial kitchen that is well-equipped. A separate outbuilding contains the skittle alley which could be a developable space subject to any necessary permissions. A gravel entrance alongside the pub provides access to the rear car park with space for approximately 14 vehicles. The pub also benefits from a patio area to the front with traditional wooden benches for up to 25 people and a lovely shaded patio area to the rear for a further 20 and is perfect for al fresco dining in the warmer months.