Pick of the pubs

A new skipper is sought at the Ship Inn on the eastern shore of the River Itchen in Woolston, Southampton.

The pub stands opposite the former Vosper Thornycraft Shipyard, which is earmarked for major residential and waterside development.

It comprises a two-storey detached property built on a steep incline with a main bar, pool area, darts area, three-bedroom owner's accommodation, trade and private gardens and a car park.

• Price:​ £79,000 leasehold
• Agent:​ Christie + Co
• Tel:​ 01962 844455

Located in the Somerset town of Wells, the Mermaid Inn is a popular locals' pub with letting rooms. It is predominantly a wet-led operation at the moment with a limited food offering, but scope exists for the catering offer to be improved.

The pub consists of a main bar on the ground floor with 40 covers and stairs up to a games room, four letting rooms and a bathroom. Back-up facilities include a catering kitchen and customer welfare facilities.

The owner accommodation features a living room, kitchen, three double bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also a 15-space car park.

• Price:​ £97,500
• Agent:​ Stonesmith
• Tel:​ 01392 201262

For only the third time in its 174-year history the Rugglestone Inn, in Widecombe, Dartmoor National Park, is on the market.

Surrounded by peaceful moorland, this Grade-II listed building serves the needs of local residents and visitors alike.

The trading area features a small bar, the original bar and a no-smoking room, which is used for dining. There's also a large garden with 11 picnic tables and car parking with a capacity of between 20 and 30.

The first floor offers private accommodation, with a self-contained studio apartment, ideal for staff.

• Price:​ £725,000
• Agent:​ Bettesworths
• Tel:​ 01803 212142

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