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Rest and Welcome Inn, Melbury Osmond, Nr Dorchester, Dorset FOR SALE

Rest and Welcome Inn, Melbury Osmond, Nr Dorchester, Dorset FOR SALE - 3rd March 2010

Famously referred by Thomas Hardy as the Sheaf of Arrows, in his book “Interlopers at the Knap” Extremely popular with fans of Thomas ... Read Full Article

Road Lodge, Exeter SOLD

Road Lodge, Exeter SOLD - 3rd March 2010

Substantial bed and breakfast establishment sold to local learning disabilities group Trading as a commercial guest house, with 9 letting... Read Full Article

The Ship Inn, Kingsbridge, South Devon FOR SALE

The Ship Inn, Kingsbridge, South Devon FOR SALE - 26th February 2010

A substantial town centre freehouse with extensive 2 floor trading, manager’s flat and external courtyard, has just come onto the market thr... Read Full Article

Monsters Mansion Indoor Play Centre and Cafe, Tiverton, Devon FOR SALE

Monsters Mansion Indoor Play Centre and Cafe, Tiverton, Devon FOR SALE - 26th February 2010

Children’s indoor play centre, cafe and party venue Situated in the market town of Tiverton in Mid Devon, and purposely equipped as a chi... Read Full Article

Cellar Restaurant, Tiverton, Devon FOR SALE

Cellar Restaurant, Tiverton, Devon FOR SALE - 26th February 2010

Well presented restaurant and bar in busy town centre position Situated in a busy and prominent town centre position, The Cellar Restaura... Read Full Article

The Globe Inn, Chulmleigh, Mid Devon, SOLD

The Globe Inn, Chulmleigh, Mid Devon, SOLD - 17th February 2010

Closed Village Pub To Be Refurbished and Reopened Situated in the centre of Chulmleigh in Mid Devon, The Globe Inn has recently been s... Read Full Article

The Masons Arms, Williton, Somerset SOLD

The Masons Arms, Williton, Somerset SOLD - 17th February 2010

Experienced licensees buy Somerset freehouse. Situated in the pretty West Somerset village of Williton, on the edge of the Quantock Hills... Read Full Article

The Royal Oak, Dolton Mid Devon SOLD

The Royal Oak, Dolton Mid Devon SOLD - 12th February 2010

NEW OWNERS SEE POTENTIAL IN CLOSED PUB. Having fallen in love with the property and seeing the potential, Gary and Michelle Mackender hav... Read Full Article

The Park Exmouth SOLD

The Park Exmouth SOLD - 5th February 2010

Popular Exmouth Pub, Sold To Locals. Situated in a prominent position on the edge of Exmouth’s town centre, The Park public house has rec... Read Full Article

the Cross Keys, Tiverton SOLD

the Cross Keys, Tiverton SOLD - 22nd January 2010

Devon Town Centre Freehouse Sold To Local Investors. Acting on behalf of Enterprise Inns plc, licensed property specialists, Stonesmith o... Read Full Article

The White Hart Inn Bridestowe Devon SOLD

The White Hart Inn Bridestowe Devon SOLD - 22nd January 2010

First time buyers purchase village inn on the edge of Dartmoor Drawn to the picturesque location and warmth of the property, David and An... Read Full Article

Exeter Inn, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, East Devon - FREEHOLD FOR SALE

Exeter Inn, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, East Devon - FREEHOLD FOR SALE - 21st January 2010

Having traded as a tied leasehold pub, The Exeter Inn at Newton Poppleford has now come on to the market as a freehold property. The freehou... Read Full Article

Angel Guest House Tiverton FOR SALE

Angel Guest House Tiverton FOR SALE - 20th January 2010

Impressive and deceptively spacious guest house Situated in the heart of the market town of Tiverton, The Angel Guest House is a well e... Read Full Article

Wellington Farm, Wilmington, Nr Honiton PRICE REDUCTION

Wellington Farm, Wilmington, Nr Honiton PRICE REDUCTION - 8th January 2010

Attractive detached 16th Century farmhouse set in over 5 acres and trading as a B&B with tea gardens Coming onto the market for the first... Read Full Article

Steak and Stilton Seaton FOR SALE

Steak and Stilton Seaton FOR SALE - 8th January 2010

Prominent 32 cover restaurant with family sized accommodation Developed as a restaurant approximately 30 years ago, the Steak and Stilton... Read Full Article

The Thornhill,  Guest House, Teignmouth South Devon FOR SALE

The Thornhill, Guest House, Teignmouth South Devon FOR SALE - 9th December 2009

4 star guest house with 9 letting rooms and seafront location Situated in a prime seafront position, The Thornhill Guest House in Teignmo... Read Full Article

North Country Inn Barnstaple SOLD

North Country Inn Barnstaple SOLD - 2nd December 2009

Traditional town centre pub sold to local businessman Having previously traded as a traditional town centre pub, The North Country Inn in... Read Full Article

Glenorleigh Hotel Torquay FOR SALE

Glenorleigh Hotel Torquay FOR SALE - 25th November 2009

15 Bedroom Hotel With Exceptional Owner’s Accommodation The 4 star Glenorleigh in Torquay, Devon has won many accolades, once voted 't... Read Full Article

The Crawford Hotel Exeter FOR SALE

The Crawford Hotel Exeter FOR SALE - 17th November 2009

OFFERS INVITED Landmark public house with 8 en-suite bedrooms Trading under management, the leasehold interest in The Crawford Hotel o... Read Full Article

The Edwardian Guest House, Exeter, FOR SALE

The Edwardian Guest House, Exeter, FOR SALE - 11th November 2009

4 Star guest house with 13 en-suite letting rooms, close to Exeter’s city centre Formed from two separate residencies in the 1970’s, The ... Read Full Article

Lily's Restaurant, Stylish Cafe Bar in Exeter FOR SALE

Lily's Restaurant, Stylish Cafe Bar in Exeter FOR SALE - 11th November 2009

Stylish and well presented cafe/bar in city centre trading position. Two years ago, the premises now known as Lily’s Restaurant in Fore S... Read Full Article

East Dart Hotel FOR SALE

East Dart Hotel FOR SALE - 11th November 2009

Exceptional, historic Dartmoor hotel and village inn with 11 letting rooms. Built in 1861 as a Coaching Inn, the East Dart Hotel at Postb... Read Full Article

The Puffing Billy, Exton, Exeter - SOLD

The Puffing Billy, Exton, Exeter - SOLD - 6th November 2009

Exceptional East Devon pub/restaurant sold to expanding regional pub company Licensed property specialists Stonesmith of Exeter, have sol... Read Full Article

Trefoil Guest House, Brixham, SOLD

Trefoil Guest House, Brixham, SOLD - 14th October 2009

A Four Star Guest House In Brixham, South Devon, Bought For Change Of Lifestyle. Looking for a change of lifestyle, Pam Jones and Malcolm... Read Full Article

The Castle Bradninch FOR SALE

The Castle Bradninch FOR SALE - 6th October 2009

Impressive Grade 2 Listed freehouse in sought after Devon Village Boasting a unique and locally carved fireplace, The Castle at Bradninch... Read Full Article

Marcello's Restaurant Topsham SOLD

Marcello's Restaurant Topsham SOLD - 16th September 2009

Traditional Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria Situated close to the centre of Topsham, a prosperous East Devon town beside the River Exe, ... Read Full Article

Crossways Inn West Huntspill SOLD

Crossways Inn West Huntspill SOLD - 14th September 2009

Imposing detached character Somerset village inn sold Having been sympathetically converted and modernised over the years, the 17th centu... Read Full Article

Freehold or 'free of tie' lease available Globe Inn Beaford FOR SALE

Freehold or 'free of tie' lease available Globe Inn Beaford FOR SALE - 21st August 2009

For sale as either a new, and highly sought after, free of tie lease or as a freehold business Currently trading under full management, a... Read Full Article

The Jubilee Inn, Impressive country inn, set within 2 acres, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park FOR SALE

The Jubilee Inn, Impressive country inn, set within 2 acres, on the fringes of Exmoor National Park FOR SALE - 19th August 2009

Constructed in the 1930’s, and retaining many of the original Art Deco features, The Jubilee Inn at West Anstey, Nr South Molton, North Devo... Read Full Article

Exceptional town centre “olde worlde” pub. The Old Ship Inn Sidmouth FOR SALE

Exceptional town centre “olde worlde” pub. The Old Ship Inn Sidmouth FOR SALE - 19th August 2009

Boasting tremendous charm and character throughout, and located in the much sought after East Devon coastal town of Sidmouth, The Old Ship I... Read Full Article

Impressive detached food led village inn on Devon/ Cornwall border, The Arscott Arms FOR SALE

Impressive detached food led village inn on Devon/ Cornwall border, The Arscott Arms FOR SALE - 19th August 2009

Situated on the Devon/ Cornwall boarder the Arscott Arms is a traditional country village inn which benefits from a prominent main road posi... Read Full Article

Trevenna Lodge Tintagel North Cornwall FOR SALE

Trevenna Lodge Tintagel North Cornwall FOR SALE - 19th August 2009

Well appointed four star guest house with letting units in popular North Cornwall resort A high quality four star bed and breakfast bus... Read Full Article

Closed Pub bought by locals. Old Union Inn, Stibbs Cross, North Devon is SOLD

Closed Pub bought by locals. Old Union Inn, Stibbs Cross, North Devon is SOLD - 3rd August 2009

RE-OPENING 7TH AUGUST 2009 Acting on the instruction of Enterprise Inns, licensed property specialists Stonesmith of Exeter have sold the... Read Full Article

The Full Quart, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare is SOLD

The Full Quart, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare is SOLD - 3rd August 2009

Having been run under management for a number of years, The Full Quart at Hewish, Nr Weston-super-Mare has recently been sold on a new 15 ye... Read Full Article

Licensed Guest House, Cherwood, Paignton FOR SALE

Licensed Guest House, Cherwood, Paignton FOR SALE - 24th July 2009

High quality licensed guest house with 9 letting rooms An attractive and substantial three storey property, Cherwood Guest House in Paig... Read Full Article

Enterprise Inns Plc sells part of trade garden for development  SOLD

Enterprise Inns Plc sells part of trade garden for development SOLD - 17th July 2009

Situated in the popular East Devon village of Whimple, the owners of The Thirsty Farmer have sold off some of its spare land for development... Read Full Article

The New Inn SOLD

The New Inn SOLD - 15th July 2009

SOLD ON BEHALF OF HEAVITREE BREWERY Thatched Grade II country inn full of old world charm. The only pub in Sampford Courtenay, Nr Okeh... Read Full Article

The Freehold Of A Closed Village Pub, The Tradesmans Arms, Stokenham Is SOLD

The Freehold Of A Closed Village Pub, The Tradesmans Arms, Stokenham Is SOLD - 2nd July 2009

A renowned village pub will be brought back from closure. Tucked away in the village of Stokenham, Nr Kingsbridge The Tradesmans Arms is ... Read Full Article

Freehold Pub With Accommodation For £195,000 - FOR SALE

Freehold Pub With Accommodation For £195,000 - FOR SALE - 2nd July 2009

A prominent end of terrace property, the Friendship Inn, in Plymouth is a business with potential. Situated close to the Naval Dockyard at D... Read Full Article

Six Bells Payhembury FOR SALE

Six Bells Payhembury FOR SALE - 26th June 2009

Superb home and business with potential Boasting a strong all year round trade and local following, and being the only pub in the village... Read Full Article

Ebrington Arms North Devon SOLD

Ebrington Arms North Devon SOLD - 10th June 2009

Popular food led pub bought by experienced licensee Known locally as the Ebby, The Ebrington Arms at Knowle, Nr Braunton in North Devon h... Read Full Article

The Bishop Blaize, The Quay, Exeter, SOLD

The Bishop Blaize, The Quay, Exeter, SOLD - 22nd May 2009

Nestling on Exeter’s historic quay and beside the Devon Wildlife Trust’s visitors centre is The Bishop Blaize. A detached public house with ... Read Full Article

Kazbar, Bude SOLD

Kazbar, Bude SOLD - 22nd May 2009

Budes only nightclub sold Previously trading as Kazbar Nightclub and situated in the surfing Mecca of Bude in North Cornwall, the club ha... Read Full Article

The Ridge successfully let for the Forestry Commission.

The Ridge successfully let for the Forestry Commission. - 8th May 2009

A brand new cafe has recently opened within the Haldon Forest Park at Kennford, Nr Exeter in Devon. Known as The Ridge it will be open daily... Read Full Article

Hansons Restaurant, Exeter SOLD

Hansons Restaurant, Exeter SOLD - 5th May 2009

Traditional “olde worlde” tea rooms in prime city location. Set within a Grade II Listed property, dating back to approx 1530, and fronti... Read Full Article

Rose and Crown Sandford Nr Crediton SOLD

Rose and Crown Sandford Nr Crediton SOLD - 23rd January 2009

Sold to the first viewer! The Rose and Crown at Sandford, Nr Crediton has been bought by Arthur & Jeanette Newton and Gillian Conibear, l... Read Full Article

High quality operation in the South Hams SOLD

High quality operation in the South Hams SOLD - 21st January 2009

Attracted by the location and friendly atmosphere Mathew and Laura Croxford have recently bought The Seven Stars at Kingsbridge in South Ham... Read Full Article

The Twyford Inn, Tiverton, Devon, bought by experienced locals. SOLD

The Twyford Inn, Tiverton, Devon, bought by experienced locals. SOLD - 7th January 2009

One of Tiverton’s popular pubs has recently been sold. The Twyford Inn in Bampton Street has been bought by Philip and Karen Grattan who hav... Read Full Article

The Globe Inn, Newtown, Exeter. Wet led city centre locals pub. SOLD

The Globe Inn, Newtown, Exeter. Wet led city centre locals pub. SOLD - 7th January 2009

Local buys Local A dream has come true for a mother of four as she has taken on her first pub. Karen Harmer, who is from the area, has bo... Read Full Article

The Rest and Welcome, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, food led operation. SOLD

The Rest and Welcome, Melbury Osmond, Dorset, food led operation. SOLD - 7th January 2009

Location, Location, Location Due to its position on the busy A37 at Melbury Osmond in Dorset, the Rest and Welcome Inn was in an ideal lo... Read Full Article

The Pig on the Hill, North Devon SOLD

The Pig on the Hill, North Devon SOLD - 7th January 2009

Situated in an idyllic rural position close to the North Devon coast and having the advantage of an all year round trade, The Pig on the Hil... Read Full Article

Grade II Listed Moorland coaching inn with 7 en-suite letting rooms. SOLD

Grade II Listed Moorland coaching inn with 7 en-suite letting rooms. SOLD - 7th January 2009

Tempted by the picturesque and enchanting village of Chagford, Graham Flight and his partner Mary French have bought one of the local pubs. ... Read Full Article

Classic East Devon Roadside Inn With 4 Star Accommodation Sold

Classic East Devon Roadside Inn With 4 Star Accommodation Sold - 16th December 2008

Having been virtually destroyed by a fire in 2004, The White Hart at Wilmington in East Devon has been fully rebuilt and restored to a high ... Read Full Article

Dartmoor Lodge Hotel, Ashburton Acquired In Off Market Transaction

Dartmoor Lodge Hotel, Ashburton Acquired In Off Market Transaction - 3rd September 2008

Green King has recently disposed of one of their well known Hotels, The Dartmoor Lodge. Situated at Ashburton, Devon it is close to the Dart... Read Full Article

New Improved Website Launch

New Improved Website Launch - 5th August 2008

If you're a regular visitor to the Stonesmith website then you've probably already noticed our new website. The main objective with the n... Read Full Article

Popular East Devon Hotel And Wedding Venue Is Sold In Confidential Off Market Transaction

Popular East Devon Hotel And Wedding Venue Is Sold In Confidential Off Market Transaction - 30th July 2008

Fishponds Country House Hotel is one of East Devon’s hidden gems. Nestling in a tranquil countryside setting, close to the village of Dunkes... Read Full Article

New Owners Take The Reigns Of Devon Village Pub

New Owners Take The Reigns Of Devon Village Pub - 30th July 2008

Situated in the country village of Yeoford, Nr Crediton, The Mare and Foal Inn has recently been bought by experienced licensee Mr Trevor Sa... Read Full Article

Merry Harriers At Westcott, Nr Cullompton Is Sold

Merry Harriers At Westcott, Nr Cullompton Is Sold - 30th July 2008

Having built up a successful reputation and trade at The Merry Harriers at Westcott, Nr Cullompton, Annabel and Simon McCabe have recently s... Read Full Article

Stonesmith were a breath of fresh air after my previous agent. You handled the sale perfectly throughout

Campbell & Alison Black - Previous owners of The Rest & Welcome