A historic Leicestershire pub is in need of new business owners - and you can now take a virtual tour to see exactly what you could get.

County brewery Everards is searching for new business owners for The Anne of Cleves, which dates back to the 14th century.

Situated in the heart of Melton Mowbray, known as the rural food capital of the UK, The Anne of Cleves prides itself on serving great food and drink using local ingredients and suppliers and is especially popular for its handmade pies.

The pub has been run for almost two years by husband and wife Matt Burrows and Becky Farnham-Burrows, who also recently took over The Old Black Horse at Houghton on the Hill.

Having fallen in love with the village, they've decided to bring their family up there and concentrate on making The Old Black Horse the best it can be, rather than splitting their life between Melton and Houghton on the Hill.

The Anne of Cleves in Melton Mowbray
The Anne of Cleves in Melton Mowbray

According to Everards, the couple have done wonders at The Anne of Cleves and grown the reputation of the pub, highlighting its history and heritage.

Step inside this Tudor building and you are met by a large bar area with many original features, roaring fires, flagstone floor and mullioned windows, along with a cosy snug area.

Outside, there's a beautiful garden providing plenty of space to relax and enjoy a drink in the sunshine.

Click here to take a virtual tour and see the pub for yourself.

The characterful pub takes its name from the fourth wife of the notorious Henry VIII, although that’s not where this building’s story begins.

Part of the property dates back to 1327 when it was home to chantry monks. In 1539, the dissolution of the monasteries began – Henry VIII’s violent destruction of the English monasteries.

King Henry owned church properties, including this one, and gave them to his chancellor, Thomas Cromwell.

Inside the historic pub
Inside the historic pub

It is believed that Thomas Cromwell lived for a short period of time in the house around 1540 and it was he who suggested to the King that Anne may be an appropriate fourth wife.

The marriage failed after just six months and this sealed the fate of Thomas Cromwell, who was stripped of his estate, including this house and executed in 1541.

The house was given to Anne as part of her divorce settlement, although she never lived there.

In the current climate with the doors to all our favourite drinking and dining spots closed, many may be unsure about taking on a pub business, but Everards is supporting all of its business owners to make sure they come through this stronger than ever. This has included cancelling rent payments for April and May.

If you would like to find out more about this pub business opportunity give the Everard team a call on 0116 201 426 or visit everards.co.uk