Nr. Minehead

Substantial Coastal Freehouse with En-Suite Accommodation - Currently Closed. Substantial and Pretty Trade Garden & Car Park.

Blue Anchor is a seaside village in the parish of Old Cleve, just a few miles east of Minehead on the North Somerset coastline. Blue Anchor is a stunning seaside resort with a long sandy beach and wide reaching views overlooking the Bristol Channel towards South Wales. The area has many holiday parks and campsites and is only a short drive from Dunster Castle and the popular seaside resort of Minehead. Blue Anchor is also on the West Somerset railway line, a true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway still operating its steam locomotives.Blue Anchor is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with Exmoor National Park only a few miles to the west and the Quantock Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a similar distance to the east.Whilst the area swells with visitors during the warmer months of the year, this coastline is a popular destination year round, with increasing popularity for short breaks particularly in the Autumn and Spring seasons. The Smugglers Inn is an imposing three storey, detached building, just a stone’s throw from the sandy beach at Blue Anchor. The property sits in a generous plot with an extensive and pretty trade garden and car parking behind. The property is steeped in history and is reputed to date back to the 17th century, when it may have been a Yeomans house or farm. The Smugglers has a particularly attractive owners flat on the top floor, which has been refurbished to a high standard. Below are three spacious en-suite letting rooms, with the trading area, kitchen and ancillaries at lower ground floor level, opening out onto the beer garden.

IMPRESSIVE ENTRANCE PORCH

With steps down to:-

MAIN BAR

Focal main bar servery, timber topped with exposed brick fronted. Large stone built fireplace with cast iron wood burner and flagstone flooring. Seating at a range of high bar chairs and full height timber tables. Through to:-

MAIN DINING AREA

Continued in the same style and arranged into 3 interconnecting rooms, with low beamed ceilings, slate flooring and alcove seating. The rooms are furnished with a selection of solid timber tables and upholstered high backed dining chairs with some settle seating.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

A spacious and well laid out commercial kitchen with full extraction and tiled floor. Fully equipped throughout with a quality inventory including double combi oven and extensive chiller units. Separate was up section with commercial dishwasher.

SEPARATE WASH UP SECTION

With commercial dishwasher.

WALK IN FREEZER

STORE ROOM

BEER CELLAR

FENCED COURTYARD

With walk in fridge.

FIRST FLOOR LETTING ACCOMMODATION

Three luxury en-suite letting rooms with views over the garden towards the coastline. Private balcony area with seating for residents and views over the surrounding countryside and coastline:-

CAPTAIN'S SUITE

A spacious luxury room with en-suite bathroom including separate power shower and bath.

THE SMUGGLER'S SUITE

A delightful room, the biggest of the 3 with separate 'L' shape sofa area and modern contemporary en-suite bathroom.

COMMANDER'S CABIN

The latest addition to the letting accommodation. Double bedroom and sofa seating area with modern en-suite bathroom.

TOP FLOOR OWNERS' ACCOMMODATION

TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS

FAMILY BATHROOM

MASTER DOUBLE BEDROOM EN-SUITE

With roll top bath, double shower, wash hand basin and vanity unit.

FURTHER DOUBLE BEROOM

LIVING ROOM

With dual aspect views over the coastline.

OUTSIDE

BEER GARDEN

Lawned beer garden with seating for 130+ at a number of timber pub benches.

CAR PARK

Situated to the rear of the property.

NB. The adjoining 2 holiday homes have a right of access over the car park.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE BUSINESS

The Smugglers is a well-known and highly regarded coastal public house, prominently positioned overlooking the beach and historically benefitting from substantial footfall generated by both local trade and the high volume of holidaymakers visiting the area. Although the business is currently closed, it has traded extremely successfully in the recent past and retains an excellent reputation within the local community and wider visitor market.

The property is full of character, featuring quirky and inviting bar and dining areas together with an attractive beer garden, all of which combine to create a relaxed and welcoming coastal pub environment. Historically, the business has operated as a family- and dog-friendly venue, broadening its appeal and making it accessible to a wide range of customers throughout the year.

Prior to closure, the business was owner-operated by a husband-and-wife team and traded successfully across both food and drink, with a strong emphasis on freshly...

RATEABLE VALUE

2023 List: £17,500. Please note this is not Rates Payable. Interested parties are advised to contact the Local Billing Authority.

INVENTORY

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

EPC RATING C