13th Century pub on the edge of Exmoor for sale
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market The Masons Arms in Knowstone, North Devon.
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The Masons Arms is an award‑winning, 13th century thatched inn, located in the village of Knowstone on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The charming pub-restaurant boasts traditional period features throughout, including inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and cob walls, and is presented to an excellent standard.
Run by husband‑and‑wife team Mark and Sarah Dodson, the inn is renowned for its exceptional culinary standards, warm hospitality, and stunning countryside setting.
Having owned The Masons Arms for over 20 years, Mark and Sarah have decided to step back and retire, putting the pub on the market to find a new owner to take it forward.
They commented, “After spending an amazing 20 years here in Knowstone, and now that our children are grown up, we feel the time is right to hand over the reins to new owners, while we take time to travel and be with family and friends. It has been a wonderful journey with national recognition and a profit from day one, but now is the time for us to take a step back and slow down the pace.”
The sale process is being managed by Ryan Bassett, Business Agent at Christie & Co, who commented, “Bringing the Masons Arms to the market represents an exciting and genuinely rare opportunity. This is a long‑established country inn with an exceptional reputation, a loyal following, and a truly unique setting on the edge of Exmoor. For the right buyer, it represents not just a successful business, but the chance to take custodianship of one of Devon’s most iconic dining destinations.”
The sale of the pub presents a number of opportunities to further grow and develop the business, such as increasing food trade by introducing a Sunday lunch, extending opening hours during the summer months to capitalise on seasonal demand, and introducing a summer menu for al fresco dining or hosting events in the outside space.
There is also the potential to convert the first-floor bedrooms, currently part of the owner’s accommodation, into bed and breakfast accommodation, to create an additional income stream, subject to the relevant permissions.
The pub is on the market with a freehold asking price of £550,000. For more information, visit: https://www.christie.com/3451576/
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