Hartland, Bideford
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 12
- Bathrooms
- 11
Key Features
- Substantial Commercial Property
- Circa 16th Century
- Set Within Grounds of Approximately 2 acres
- 9 Letting Bedrooms
- 3 Bedroomed Owners Accommodation
- Gym and Spa
- Potential Redevelopment (sub to PP)
- Highly Popular Area
- Inspection Advised!
Description
A substantial unlisted detached 16th Century property currently trading as a successful public house/hotel and set within grounds of approximately 2 acres. Conveniently located adjacent to the A39, the main arterial route connecting North Devon and North Cornwall. (Please note that the property is available at a figure of £450,000 to exclude the owners accommodation and gym building)
The West Country Inn comprises a substantial unlisted detached 16th Century property, full of charm and character, set within grounds of approximately 2 acres within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, close to the Devon and Cornwall border, amongst the areas undulating countryside, and North Devon's rugged coastline. Currently trading as a successful public house/hotel, the property sits adjacent to the A39, the main arterial route connecting North Devon and North Cornwall. The selling agents advise that subject to the necessary planning consents, the property and grounds could be redeveloped to provide multiple residential/holiday dwellings, or other alternative uses.
Briefly the accommodation provides the public areas of main bar, lounge/games bar, restaurant, overflow restaurant, and a carvery/function suite, which can accommodate a skittle alley. To the first Floor are 9 en-suite letting rooms. In a separate building is a gym and spa, with 3 bedroomed owners accommodation over.
Set approximately a mile from the Devon/Cornwall border, the towns of Bude, set on the North Cornish Coastline, and Bideford, a working port set on the banks of the River Torridge, both have extensive facilities including shops, schooling etc. The village of Hartland is approximately 4 miles away with local amenities of shops, post office, medical centre and primary school. Barnstaple, North Devon's Regional Centre is approximately 40 minutes driving distance away on the A39, and houses the areas main shopping, business and commercial venues.
9 Lettings Bedrooms With En-Suites -
Main Bar -
Lounge -
Restaurant -
Function Room -
Kitchen And Facilities -
3 Bedroomed Owners Accommodation -
Gym And Spa Room -
The West Country Inn is set within grounds of approximately 2 acres, which includes a large carpark, enclosed areas of garden/lawn which are currently utilised for outdoor dining/beer garden for the restaurant and bar. There are 2 grassy paddocks, which are currently being used for camping purposes, but could be suitable for equestrian/small holding, if so required.
AGENTS NOTE - The business has primarily been run by the current owner since 2003, and operates throughout the year. There is potential to expand the business by diversification into other income streams. Further details of turnover/profitability are available from the agents, once a potential buyer has inspected the premises.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 60% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Hartland Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 106
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Mark's CofE Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 59
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Woolsery Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 108
- Type
- Foundation school
- Bradworthy Primary Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 185
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 148
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Atlantic Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 242
- Type
- Free schools
- Budehaven Community School9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Type
- Foundation school
- Holsworthy Community College10 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bideford College12 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,455
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Torrington School14 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 863
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Listing agent
Phillips, Smith & Dunn, Bideford
64-65 Mill Street, Bideford, EX39 2JT








