National Trust country pub to let on Exmoor coastline

National Trust country pub to let on Exmoor coastline

The Devon & Cornwall office of specialist leisure and hospitality property agent Sidney Phillips is offering a stunning and unique country pub to let within Exmoor National Park.

The Hunters Inn is a prominent freehouse located in the breath-taking grounds of the Heddon Valley, less than a mile from the Exmoor Coast. The premises comprises of a quaint public bar, an open plan restaurant with feature walls of windows, a spacious function room and meeting room. Collectively the premises can seat over 130 customers and in addition there are 11 well-appointed en-suite letting bedrooms within the main building, as well as a stylish two-bedroom self-contained adjoining apartment. Ancillary areas include a fully equipped catering kitchen, preparation kitchen and wash-up room.

The property sits in approximately 3.5 acres of land with a mature rear trade garden extending to almost 3 acres of the plot. The Heddon River flows alongside the garden and leads to a nearby bridleway, well utilised by walkers and horse-riders. Adjacent is a spacious car park and garage, with ample parking being available nearby.

Joseph James, of Sidney Phillips, who is handling the opportunity, commented: “The Hunters Inn offers a rare opportunity to take on a lease within the picturesque grounds of the National Trusts Heddon Valley. Being a popular destination for walkers and tourists exploring the Exmoor coastline, there is potential to further increase revenue by utilising all the bedrooms for letting. The business has already proved successful under a management operation is now being offered to a potential tenant to drive forward.”

The leasehold interest of The Hunters Inn is being marketed on a new free-of-tie lease agreement from the National Trust, with Nil Premium ingoing and an annual rent of £65,000.

For further information about this business for sale, please contact Sidney Phillips’ Devon & Cornwall office on 01752 234180 or email devoncornwall@sidneyphillips.co.uk. You can also view the property on our website by clicking hereor search other pubs to let.

(January 2025)

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