Historic Fingle Bridge Inn on Dartmoor Offered for Sale for the First Time
The Fingle Bridge Inn, one of Dartmoor’s most famous pubs and a much-loved riverside inn, has been brought to the open market for the very first time in its 125-year history.
Located beside the Grade II* listed 17th-century Fingle Bridge, on the banks of the River Teign, this historic pub for sale on Dartmoor enjoys a spectacular setting within a wooded gorge surrounded by National Trust and Woodland Trust land. Its rare combination of natural beauty, heritage and hospitality makes it one of the South West’s most iconic destinations.
Originally opened in 1897 as a simple tea shelter, the Fingle Bridge Inn has remained in the same family ownership ever since. Today, it is a thriving and highly profitable food-led business, welcoming generations of walkers, anglers, families and visitors who come for its warm welcome and unrivalled views.
A thriving riverside pub business
The atmospheric bar and restaurant provide over 130 internal covers, with riverside terraces seating a further 145 guests – making it one of Dartmoor’s most picturesque pub dining locations. With a trading mix of around 70% food and 30% drink, the business is well positioned for continued success and future growth.
Historically popular for weddings and special events, the property offers clear potential to expand this side of the business, along with opportunities for extended opening hours and destination marketing to attract a wider audience.
Accommodation and development potential
The sale includes substantial owner’s accommodation comprising a three-bedroom house and an adjoining four-bedroom apartment. This versatile space could be used for multi-generational living, staff housing, or conversion into letting rooms or holiday accommodation – tapping into strong visitor demand for stays within Dartmoor National Park.
A rare opportunity on Dartmoor
With its location inside the National Park and a designated National Landscape, planning protections prevent the creation of new hospitality venues. This gives the Fingle Bridge Inn a truly unique and protected market position – an opportunity unlikely to be repeated.
Key highlights
- First time on the open market in over 125 years of continuous hospitality
- Landmark riverside inn with extensive indoor and outdoor trading areas
- Strong and profitable food-led business with scope to expand weddings and events
- Substantial living accommodation with letting or holiday potential
- Exceptional location in one of Dartmoor’s most iconic landscapes
The Fingle Bridge Inn is more than just a successful business – it’s part of Dartmoor’s living history and offers a once-in-a-generation chance to acquire a landmark freehold pub for sale in one of the UK’s most beautiful rural settings.
The freehold and trading business of the Fingle Bridge Inn is being jointly marketed by Vickery Holman and Bettesworths, working directly with the long-standing owners to bring this extraordinary opportunity to market.
Please contact Mike Easton for more information.
