Highly regarded and profitable freehold Devon village inn combining a strong food-led trade with eight high-quality en-suite letting bedrooms, substantial outside trading areas and further accommodation growth potential.
The Rams Head Inn is a substantial Grade II Listed 17th-century country inn in the heart of Dolton, successfully combining traditional period character with a well-established hospitality operation. The property retains exposed beams, flagstone floors, stone walls and feature fireplaces, while the trading accommodation includes an approximately 27-cover public bar, 16-cover lounge/dining room and separate 22-cover restaurant.
The food operation is supported by a well-equipped commercial kitchen with stainless-steel preparation areas, cooking facilities, extraction and refrigeration, together with utility, wash-up, storage and cellar facilities. A separate private lounge/office is currently used by the owners for administration and management.
Eight individually designed en-suite letting bedrooms provide an important and highly profitable additional revenue stream. Accommodation includes a mix of family, twin, double and king-size rooms, with two rooms located on the ground floor. Brightly Room also benefits from its own independent guest entrance. The business attracts strong repeat custom from local residents and visitors and has historically demonstrated strong turnover and profitability.
Two additional large first-floor period rooms already have en-suite facilities and are currently used for storage, providing scope to increase the letting accommodation from eight to 10 bedrooms or create enhanced private owner’s accommodation. Further opportunities identified by the broker include extending opening hours, strengthening destination dining, increasing letting-room occupancy and income, developing private functions and events and introducing greater hands-on owner involvement.
Outside trading is a particular strength, with a front forecourt providing customer seating and parking for approximately 10 vehicles, together with an attractive enclosed beer garden and patio terrace providing approximately 60+ alfresco covers. A double garage/storage barn provides additional operational storage and further flexibility, subject to any necessary consents.
The sale includes furnishings and equipment as per inventory, excluding the owners’ personal effects. Wet and dry stock in trade and bar glassware will be purchased separately at valuation on completion.
