Property for sale in Minehead TA24, 0 Bedroom

The Exmoor Forest Inn is situated in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor National Park in the hamlet of Simonsbath, an excellent central base from which to explore Exmoor and the North Devon and Somerset Coastlines. The property is perfectly positioned on the 'Two Moors Way' walking route linking Exmoor with Dartmoor and the area is extremely popular with walkers, cyclist, birdwatchers, horse riders and nature lovers. The Hotel makes a great base to explore the South West peninsular and is only a short drive from the world renowned Linton and Lymouth towns in North Devon and further round the coastline to the popular resorts of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton Sands. Simonbath is a half an hour drive to the principle North Devon town of Barnstaple, which is linked via the A631 to the M5 at Tiverton. Barnstaple has a mainline train station, as does the Somerset County Town of Taunton which lies approximately 30 miles to the East.

The Exmoor Forest Inn is a substantial and handsome three storey detached property with double gables to the front elevation, overlooking the pretty trade garden and car park. The property sits in a generous plot nestling in the beautiful wooded Barle Valley, flanking a tributary of the River Barle. The property has been extensively refurbished and re-decorated over the period of our client’s ownership and is a particularly atmospheric and welcoming building, which exudes character and warmth. All the rooms are individually decorated and presented to a high standard, as are the main bars and trading areas. The separate holiday cottage, which was completely redeveloped in 2015 is beautifully presented throughout and a great addition to the business. The property has plenty of development potential, subject to planning, to the rear of the main building with a substantial barn and separate stone outhouse currently underutilised.

Two Entrances Porches

Leading to:-

Top Bar

Character room with focal fireplace with cast iron wood burner, exposed painted ceiling beams and part painted panelling to dado height. Seating for circa 22 at rustic pine tables, with matching spinal back chairs, carpeted down to:-

Main Bar Servery

With part panelled circulation space and focal timber topped and painted panel bar servery, electronic touch screen cash register, tongue in grove painted bespoke back bar fittings, shelving and optics, two double bottle fridges, ice machine and glass washer.

Side Bar

Character snug room with open stone fireplace and large rustic timber tables seating circa 10 with various item of 'tack' decorating the walls.

Through to:-

Tack Room (For Private Use)

With large pine table for 10, bench and upholstered bench seating to far end and door to outside.

Restaurant/Breakfast Room

Large double reception room with two timber framed picture windows overlooking the beer garden. Seating for 18 plus 16 at timber tables and spindle back chairs. Carpeted.

Residents Lounge

Situated to the left hand side of the main entrance with built in bookcase, flat screen TV, stone fireplace (not used), leather upholstered sofas, arm chair and coffee table.

Ladies & Gents Cloakrooms

Disabled WC

Back Of House

Extensive ‘back of house’ area divided into:

Commercial Kitchen

Professionally equipped with main extraction, combi oven, 6 ring range, Salamander grill, double pizza oven, various work benches and refrigeration, 3 sinks, 2 commercial microwaves and bain marie, amongst other equipment. Rear corridor with door to outside and swing door to kitchen.

Separate Freezer Room

With door to outside.

Wash Up Area

With commercial dishwasher, non-slip flooring, coffee prep area with coffee machine.

Dry Store

With shelving and separate walk in fridge and non-slip flooring.

Beer Cellar

Boiler Room

With a number of commercial washing machines and dryers.

Staff WC

Holding room with rear staircase.

First Floor

The letting rooms are situated over the first and second floors. All of which are en-suite and individually decorated with TV, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletry's with hairdryer along with bath robes and slippers. The rooms are arranged as followed:-

1 double en-suite
With shower.

2 double en-suite
With bath, shower and built in wardrobe.

3 double/twin room en-suite
With bath, shower and built in wardrobe.

4 double en-suite
With shower.

5 double en-suite
With shower.

6 double en-suite
With shower. Separate bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Separate Bathroom

With bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Laundry Cupboard

With commercial iron.

Second Floor

7 double/twin room
En Suite Shower, built in wardrobes.

8 family room
With Double/twin and single, with en-suite shower.

9 twin room
En suite with With shower.

10 double/twin room
En suite with bath and shower attachment.

11 double room
En suite with bath. (Currently privately occupied).

12 double room
(Spare room for private use).

Laundry Room/Housekeeping Cupboard

Back Staircase

First Floor Private Flat

Situated off the rear staircase with landing and built in cupboard. Comprising;

Living room
kitchen

Family bathroom

Double bedroom

Outside

Holiday cottage
A delightful self-contained, detached holiday cottage kept to a very high standard. Arranged as follows:-

Main living room/diner kitchen

Entrance porch

Family bathroom

Beer Garden

With laid to lawn and surrounded by picket fence with 8 pub benches and separate large rustic pub bench, seating 36 plus 12.

Main Car Park

To front of property.

Rear Of Property

Back driveway leading down to rear of building.

Overflow Car Park

Substantial Barn

Currently used for storage (This building would lend itself to conversion for a number of different uses, subject to the necessary planning consents).

Rear Paddock

Leading to side beer garden overlooking the tributary.

Stone Outhouse & Woodchip Renewable Heat Plant

2 Bed Static Caravan (36 x 12)Ft

Fenced Area

Housing 2 x propane gas tanks.

General Information

Rateable Value

£17,500.
Please note this is note rates payable. For more information we advise you contact the Local Billing Authority, West Somerset Council, Tel.

Business

The Exmoor Forest Inn is a well established and well known hostelry popular with visitors and tourists from all over the world. The property exudes character and warmth and is a welcoming place to stop for lunch, dinner or to stay after a days activities exploring the beautiful surrounds of Exmoor National Park and all the associated activities.

The property is run by a husband and wife team with a compliment of full time and part time staff. Whist the business trades particularly strongly during the warmer months of the year, the Exmoor Forest Inn is a popular winter destination with many customers choosing to take cosy winter breaks to the area.

The main thrust of the business is en suite letting rooms which is term create knock on trade int he bar and restaurant below. The Exmoor Forest Inn prides itself on offering an appetising menu, focusing on local fresh produce and home cooked dishes. The menu is complimented by a good wine list a good selection of local real ales and other drinks.

As well as the popular letting rooms, the holiday cottage also brings in a strong regular income, again popular throughout the year. The cottage is particularly well presented and repeat customer is strong. The cottage is often booked, together with rooms in the hotel to allow for bigger groups and give families a more convenient base.

Whilst the business is strong at the Exmoor Forest Inn, there is still plenty of potential to grow trade under new ownership. In particular is the potential to develop the rear of the property with 2 out houses and plenty of space.

Profit & Loss accounts will be provided to bone fida interested parties after a formal viewing arranged through the Sole Selling Agents, Bettesworths.

The availability of the Exmoor Forest Inn provides a wonderful opportunity for new owners to build further on a business which has been afforded extensive investment over the past ten years providing a very solid base, both in terms of the property and goodwill.

Services

We have been informed that the property is connected to water. The property benefits from a recently installed private sewage treatment system. Cooking is from propane gas and the remainder of the buildings energy is supplied via a private wood chip renewable heat plant which was installed in 2012 by our clients under the Renewable Heating Incentive (rhi). This is a self-fulfilling investment which now pays for itself.

Inventory

To include furnishings and equipment as per an inventory to be supplied, but excluding the owners personal effects.

Stock

Wet and Dry stock in trade and Bar Glassware will be taken over by the purchaser at valuation on the day of completion.

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