June 30th 2024.
Jeremy Clarkson, the former host of Top Gear and current farmer, has announced his plans to open his very own pub in the beautiful Cotswolds. Despite a recent setback, where his farm restaurant had to close after only six weeks, Clarkson is determined to make his pub a success.
The 62-year-old presenter and writer faced challenges from the local council who denied his application to open a restaurant on his farm in late 2021. However, Clarkson found a loophole in the law and opened a "pizza cafe" in 2022. Unfortunately, he was then hit with an enforcement order for causing disruptions with parking, traffic, and toilets that were deemed "visually intrusive" to the surrounding area.
Residents also complained about the heavy traffic caused by fans who flocked to see Clarkson's Farm. Despite this, Clarkson remained undeterred and has now purchased his very own pub, 'The Windmill' in Burford, Oxfordshire. The historic establishment will be under new ownership as of June 4, and will serve classic British pub food such as gammon, egg, and chips. However, there will be no noisy TVs or fruit machines, as Clarkson wants to create a peaceful atmosphere for his customers.
The pub, which is currently undergoing renovations, is set in a remote location and is expected to attract fans of Clarkson and his popular TV show, Clarkson's Farm. After some initial setbacks, such as Brexit-related staffing issues and "a loft full of dead rats," the Grand Tour host is almost ready for the grand opening. In fact, a wedding reception has already been booked for a couple of weeks' time. The pub will also serve Clarkson's own brand of beer, Hawkstone lager, which he part-owns and provides hops for.
Clarkson excitedly shared his journey of finding the perfect pub in his column for The Sunday Times, stating, "I just needed the pub where this could all happen. And then, after I'd looked at about 14,000, I found just the place." However, his presence on Diddly Squat farm has caused some annoyance among locals. In a strange turn of events, the opening of his pub has led to the closure of a nearby site known for its "dogging" activities.
Despite some skepticism from friends about the pub's success, Clarkson is determined to make it work. He has found a new lease on life as the host of Clarkson's Farm, a popular Amazon Prime series that is about to air its fourth season. The show follows Clarkson as he attempts to run his country farm in the Cotswolds with the help of farm worker Kaleb Cooper and his girlfriend, Lisa Hogan. The farm has become a tourist attraction, much to the annoyance of the locals and council members.
With his pub set to open and the success of his TV show, Clarkson's Farm, it seems like Jeremy Clarkson has found a new passion in life. And despite the setbacks, he is determined to make his pub a success. If you have a celebrity story or photos, feel free to reach out to The Agency's entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their submission page. They are always on the lookout for exciting stories and would love to hear from you.
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