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Key Features

  • Popular Wet Led Village Inn Nestled in the Heart of Popular Braunton
  • Main Bar, Sports Bar, Function Room/Skittle Alley & Commercial Kitchen
  • Substantial Beer Garden & Patio Area - 3 Bed Owner's Accommodation
  • Genuine Retirement Sale - Great Business with Scope to Introduce Food
  • Priced to Sell - Free of Tie Lease

Description

Popular Wet Led Village Inn Nestled in the Heart of Popular Braunton on the Stunning North Devon Coastline.

Nestled in the heart of Braunton, a thriving village located on the edge of the beautiful North Devon coast, the Mariners Arms enjoys an enviable location within a bustling community and is just a stone’s throw from popular the popular tourist destination of Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay. Braunton is a highly desirable and popular area attracting visitors’ year round with its nearby stunning beaches, excellent walks and proximity to the vibrant town of Barnstaple. Braunton is one of the largest villages in England and is well served by a range of amenities including independent shops, cafes, pubs and schools, ensuring a study flow of trade. The village is well connected by road with the A361 providing direct access to Barnstaple, the commercial and cultural hub of North Devon, which is just a short drive away. This makes Braunton a key location for both local businesses and visitors seeking an attractive and accessible base to explore the region. The A361 provides and important connection from Barnstaple to the wider road network, ensuring easy access to Exeter, which is approximately 45 miles to the South East. From Exeter the M5 motorway offers a direct route to Bristol and other cities in the South West. The nearest Railway Station is located in Barnstaple and is part of the tarka line, which connects the region to Exeter and beyond. The Mariners Arms is a charming, character public house which is deceptively large. The property benefits from two traditional bars and a substantial function room with skittle alley at the rear. The pubs USP is its substantial garden, situated to the rear of the property with a sunny aspect. On the first floor, the property offers comfortable and well proportioned living accommodation, including a private lounge, three bedrooms, galley kitchen and family bathroom, making it ideal for an owner/operator.

ENTRANCE PROCH

Leading to:-

MAIN BAR

Situated to the right with centrally positioned brick built and timber topped corner bar servery. A spacious room arranged in a 'L' shape with seating at a range of traditional pub tables, chairs and bar stools. Exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted darts board. 3 x wall mounted TV's. Juke Box and fruit machine (rented). Carpeted.

SPORTS BAR

Situated to the left of the entrance, with centrally positioned pool table (rented). Seating at traditional pub tables with spindle back upholstered captains chairs. Exposed ceiling beams. Centrally positioned fireplace with electric cast iron burner. Bar servery situated to the side and shared with the main bar servery. Carpeted.

FUNCTION ROOM

Located at the rear of the property, a substantial single storey room with its own separate bar and removeable skittle alley. 2 x wall mounted dart boards, 2 x wall mount flat screen TV's. Space for up to 90 with dance floor area.

REAR LOBBY AREA

LADIES & GENTS CLOAKROOMS

BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

SPIRIT STORE

Steps up to:-

STORAGE AREA

With OFFICE.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN

With tiled floor and walls. Fully equipped although not used.

WALK-IN FRIDGE

(Not used).

WASH UP AREA

GROUND FLOOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED BBER CELLAR

FIRST FLOOR

SPACIOUS OWNER'S ACCOMMDOATION

DOUBLE BEDROOM

AIRING CUPBOARD

2 X SINGLE BEDROOMS

LIVING ROOM

GALLEY KITCHEN

OUTSIDE

Substantial beer garden arranged as two lawned sections and further patio area with smoking shelter. Private enclosed area with garden shed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

THE BUSINESS

The Mariners Arms is a very well established wet led village pub, situated just off the town centre in a highly densely populated residential area. The pub has a loyal customer base and well regarded reputation within the community, which is boosted all year by the many visitors to this part of North Devon.

The pub has been owned by the Lessees for over 17 years and is now run under management by a manager and two part time staff. The pub does not offer food although this could be easily introduced and would significantly improve the performance of the business.

The Mariners Arms has a strong local following and supports three men's skittles teams and two ladies' skittles teams, with a separate darts team.

The pub provides TNT and Sky Sports, which is a huge draw for trade. The large garden to the rear is extremely popular, as is the function room used for many different events throughout the year.

The Mariners Arms is a very well established business,...

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is held on a 20 year, Full Repairing and Insuring Wellington Pub Company lease effective from October 2019. The lease benefits from Security of Tenure and is Free of Tie. The current rent passing is £26,700pa.

RATEABLE VALUE

2026 List: £13,750. Please note this is not Rates Payable. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Billing Authority.

EPC RATING D

COUNCIL TAX BAND B

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.

VIEWING

Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged by prior appointment with the Agents, Bettesworths.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
B
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Price history

DateChangePrice
28 Jul 2026Reduced 20% (−£10,000)£39,950
Until 28 Jul 2026Asking price£49,950

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & 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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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Caen Community Primary School380 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    328
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Southmead School550 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    341
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Kingsacre Primary School756 metresOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Fremington Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    309
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Braunton Academy545 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    828
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School5.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bideford College6.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,455
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy7.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,016
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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

Co-op Braunton, Braunton174 metres
Tesco Braunton Superstore, Braunton398 metres
Spar Braunton, Knowle, Devon, EX331.3 miles

GP surgery

Caen Medical Centre161 metres

Pharmacy

Braunton Pharmacy278 metres

Hospital

North Devon District Hospital4.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field138 metres

Walking trail

South West Coast Path536 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Barnstaple Rail Station4.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

George Inn163 metres

Typical drive times

Northam25 min · 15 miles
Bideford24 min · 14 miles
Barnstaple12 min · 6.1 miles
Ilfracombe13 min · 8 miles
Exeter (city)1 hr 17 min · 51 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Medium risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 3.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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