Historic inn's role in Sheriff's famous play

A pub named after a famous anti-war play penned by the author on the premises has come onto the market.

The Journey's End Inn, in South Devon gained its present name in the 1920s when RC Sheriff wrote his famous play whilst staying there.

But the pub dates back far further ­ it is believed to have been built in 1180 as accommodation for labourers building the parish church, and was originally named the New Inn by Queen Elizabeth I.

The character pub is in the village of Ringmore in the South Hams, an area officially designated as one of outstanding natural beauty.

The pub is a short distance from numerous coves, quiet beaches and the famous Burgh Island and attracts trade from far and wide.

It has been run by business partners Mark Watson and Paul Clarke, who are now looking for a new challenge and have instructed Bettesworths to sell the inn's free-of-tie lease.

The traditional village inn offers food, drink and accommodation.

It enjoys a superb reputation and attracts regular customers from all over Devon as well as numerous visitors during the busy summer months.

The extensive choice of food includes bar snacks and an a la carte menu with the emphasis on fresh, local produce.

The pub has a 30-cover dining room, a main bar and snug, conservatory, commercial kitchen, three en-suite letting rooms, extensive outside patio area, trade garden, car park and two-bedroom private accommodation.

The inn is offered on a new 10-year free-of-tie lease at an initial annual rent of £30,000.

Matt Bettesworth of Bettesworths said: "The Journey's End Inn is a gem of a pub with potential for any new owners to develop the business and is likely to generate considerable interest from far and near.