This Business Partnership opportunity is available February 2025!
This beautiful pub benefits from guest accommodation, a campsite and a bespoke Shepherd's Hut. The Masons Arms presents a great opportunity for a passionate, experienced operator to run a stunning pub in the heart of a village community.
Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, the Masons Arms has managed to retain the character and warmth you would expect to find in a traditional country pub. Surrounded by local attractions and areas of natural beauty, the Masons has the best of both worlds; located in the beautiful ham stone village of Odcombe, overlooking open fields, but with the benefits of nearby transport links and a higher residential population in Yeovil.
This stunning pub has character in abundance with stone walls, beamed ceilings and a picturesque garden with a lovely covered seating area, perfect for al fresco drinks and dining. The Masons Arms benefits from 6 high quality en-suite guest rooms, all on the ground floor, and in addition, a bespoke, fully-equipped Shepherds Hut for luxury glamping. There is a spacious campsite with 15 pitches, 8 with electrical hook ups, and a large hard standing area allowing the site to be open all year.
The Masons Arms is located in the village of Odcombe, just a 5 minute drive from Yeovil which has a population of around 50,000 residents. With stunning surrounding scenery, there is plenty to do in the area including excellent walking and cycling, nearby National Trust properties, beaches within a 45 minute drive, and attractive towns for shopping just a short drive away.
There is significant housing expansion in Yeovil and thriving business parks, along with the home of British Helicopters only 10 minutes away. Yeovil has two train stations, a central bus station and good road links to the rest of the South West, so nearby Odcombe is perfectly situated for visitors passing through or staying to explore South Somerset.
This is a pub business with multiple income streams and a very exciting tenancy opportunity for the right operator – could this be you?
The pub is available immediately. It is a perfect opportunity for an experienced operator to run a wonderful business in the heart of a village community.
There is a two bedroom flat above the pub, currently occupied by the Head Chef.
There is an allowance made in the FMT for off-site accommodation and if required, private off-site accommodation will be subject to negotiation.
Top Line Figures
* Rent: 9% of net turnover, with a minimum base rent
* Minimum Initial Investment: £31,000 plus, VAT
* Fair Maintainable Trade* (FMT) Turnover: £600,000 per annum net
* Annual rent illustration based on FMT: £54,000
Full Investment Breakdown**
* Fixtures & Fittings: Estimated £45k, subject to valuation (Inventory is an estimate net of VAT. Loan facilities are available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings).
Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) Net VAT Inc VAT
Deposit £ 7,500 N/A £ 7,500
Training Fee £ 1,000 £ 200 £ 1,200
Change of DPS £ 254 £ 46 £ 300
Digital Asset Fee £ 250 £ 50 £ 300
Working Capital*** £10,000 N/A £10,000
F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) £45,000 £9,000 £45,900
F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) £11,250 £9,000 £20,250
Total Option A £64,004 £ 9,296 £73,300
Total Option B £30,254 £ 9,296 £39,550
Additional Information
* Estimated Wet/Dry/Accommodation Split: 31%/46%/23%
* Business Rates**** Payable: £9,072 pa
* Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025
* Available From: 06/09/2025
E&OE
The Masons Arms enjoys steady trade throughout the year, although there is a clear uplift during the school holidays and key seasonal events.
The busiest trading days are over the weekend, but mid-week lunches are also very popular with senior and local guests. The pub benefits from many guests visiting the nearby National Trust attractions.
Accommodation guests are a mixture of professionals and visitors to the area. The campsite attracts business all year round, particularly families, and can be open throughout the year for camper vans and motor homes due to the large hard standing area and electrical hook ups.
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