A SOMERSET pub that's just a short walk from the town centre is set to close its doors at the start of October.
The Bay Tree in Castle Cary, in Somerset, will close on October 5, with the current team running it citing the current financial climate as being in "disarray".
Run by licensees, Kevin, Rennie and Maria, the Bay Tree has been around for many years and is listed as a Grade-II premises.
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The pub, constructed in local golden Cary Stone, offers comfortable and cosy surroundings for drinkers and diners and currently has a five-star rating on review website TripAdvisor.
Since the closure announcement was made, the pub has also been listed for sale via Rightmove and is available at a price of £465,000. You can view the Rightmove listing in full here: The Bay Tree up for sale.
According to the listing, this establishment has been a cornerstone of the community under the dedicated stewardship of its current owners for over a decade.
One of the licensees, Rennie, has taken to social media to confirm news of the closure. "We are closing. (Apart from our delivery service)," said the publican.
"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision to close the Bay Tree.
"As you all well know, the current financial climate is in disarray and has had a huge impact on our business. Costings are through the roof, as you all are aware.
"We have been licensee’s in Castle Cary for over 27 years and it’s now time to retire as licensees.
"We would like the thank our staff for their loyalty, commitment and hard work, we wish them all the success in their new jobs and University.
"We all achieved our five-star hygiene rating and have been the number one place to eat in Castle Cary on Tripadvisor for some six years, also, our customers, we would not had a business without you. Especially to our regulars, who have kept us going through the rainy days, and who have become friends as well as customers.
"Our last day of opening will be Sunday, October 5. Please understand we are running our stock levels down, so our menu and drinks options may be limited.
"Many thanks to you all."
The Bay Tree can be viewed by appointment only through the sole agents Cooper and Tanner 1908 Limited.
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