The Westcountry Inn between Bideford and Bude FOR SALE - 28th May 2010

Substantial landmark country inn with 9 en-suite letting rooms, close to the North Devon and North Cornwall coast

A 16th Century former coaching house that is steeped in history, The Westcountry Inn at Bursdon Moor in North Devon is now for sale through licensed property specialists Stonesmith of Exeter.

The present owner has been at The Westcountry Inn for nearly 7 years, initially knowing they had a lot to do to re establish the business and with a large investment required to upgrade the property. Over the past years they have succeeded in both, having spent a great deal upgrading the trade areas and letting accommodation. The inn now enjoys a strong local following with a seasonal uplift from tourists.

The Westcountry Inn has a strong all year round trade and benefits in the summer months from a number of caravan sites and self catering accommodation in the area. They have established a good reputation for food and offer a full carvery on Sundays. In the winter months they cater for local shoot parties. It is also home to two skittles, two darts and a pool team.

A family run business, the inn has a turnover which is split 40% food sales, 35% wet sales and 25% accommodation. It has its own web site www.westcountryinn.co.uk and benefits from high profile main road signage. With all aspects of the business still growing, there is however scope to develop the trade, especially the letting rooms.

The Westcountry Inn is a substantial and deceptively spacious property dating back to the 16th Century. Despite being upgraded over the years it has retained many of its historical features and much of its character. It is situated in a prominent roadside position, between Bideford in North Devon and Bude in North Cornwall, and surrounded by picturesque countryside with award winning beaches and stunning coastal walks close by.

The property briefly provides a main bar with 36 covers, a games room, a snug with 16 covers, a 32 cover restaurant, a conservatory/overflow restaurant with 16 covers, a separate function room/carvery restaurant with 60 covers and a fully equipped catering kitchen with ancillary facilities. There are 9 en-suite letting rooms and spacious 3 bedroomed family accommodation.

Externally the property is set in approx 2.5 acres which includes trade gardens, 2 paddock areas and extensive parking, together with an overflow car park for 100 vehicles including touring caravans. There is also a skittle alley and private garage.

A freehold business, Stonesmith are looking for offers off a guide price of £695,000.