Homes Under the Hammer star admits 'I have failed' in sad announcement

Wales Online

22-06-2025

Homes Under the Hammer star admits 'I have failed' in sad announcement
Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts has been facing huge setbacks on his new project.
Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts confessed to a crushing defeat in his latest endeavour, stating he has "failed on every single level".
He is currently attempting to transform a rural Welsh pub, the Hendrewen Hotel in the Rhondda Valley, into a tourist attraction.
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However, two years into the project, the building remains in a dire state, with the rear of the property crumbling.
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Initially, Martin estimated the renovation would take two years and £500,000 to complete, but he has since faced numerous setbacks with the eight-bedroom property.
In an interview with The Sun, the 61-year-old explained: "I'm still smiling but, oh my word, what a challenge it's been."
Homes Under the Hammer star admits 'I have failed' in sad announcement
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Martin admitted that this is his first commercial property renovation, and the process has been far more complicated than his previous residential projects.
He believes he is approximately 60% of the way through the renovation, and is hopeful that the final stages will progress quickly, with the aim of opening the property by next Easter.
However, the star is currently navigating the complexities of planning permissions due to the risk of flooding in the area, reports the Express.
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The BBC star has brought a pub in Wales
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Martin described the numerous hurdles he is facing, stating there are "lots of hoops to jump through". When he first purchased the property, it was in a state of disrepair, with "cock-eyed" walls, "every single window falling down", and bats nesting in the leaky roof.
Notably, Martin did not even inform his wife Kirsty that he had bought the derelict pub while he was recovering from a heart operation in Wales.
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The pub will be the focus of a ten-part ITV documentary series next year, titled Oops! I Bought A Pub.
The star's renovation journey will features in a ITV documentary series
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Taking inspiration from Jeremy Clarkson, there are plans to suspend a Rolls-Royce upside down from the ceiling in the dining room, mirroring Jeremy's pub The Farmer's Dog which has a chrome tractor suspended from its roof.
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The establishment's eight bedrooms will be available for guests, each named after TV shows and designed with a unique feel. There are also plans for a new bar and restaurant within the property.
The pub aims to employ around 30 local individuals, and will feature a teaching kitchen where celebrity chefs can impart their knowledge to the younger generation.
Additionally, it will include a stage area for aspiring musicians to showcase their talent.
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Homes Under the Hammer is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.