Pubs for sale in Cornwall include historic inn put on the market after 17 years

Quayside Inn, in Falmouth
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If you've ever dreamt of owning a pub in Cornwall, now might be the time to make that dream a reality. With over a dozen pubs looking for new landlords, there are plenty of options for those looking to turn their hospitality dreams into a reality.

From a historic inn up for sale for the first time in 17 years to an award-winning pub on the moors, there are plenty of exciting opportunities right now. The most expensive pub for sale has a huge price tag of £3,250,000, while another can be taken on for £175,000.

So, if you have been thinking about a career change - or you just like to have a nosey - we've put together a list of pubs currently for sale in Cornwall.

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Driftwood Spars, St Agnes

Driftwood Spars, St Agnes
Driftwood Spars, St Agnes -Credit:Rightmove

Guide Price: £3,250,000

Description: This historic inn occupying a prime position on the north Cornish coast is looking for a new custodian as it's up for sale for the first time in 17 years. As well as the ‘brewpub’ itself, which features several characterful bar and restaurant areas, the freehold listing includes 15 letting bedrooms, a large private car park, and an outdoor hospitality space known as The Crib Shack - all overlooking spectacular Trevaunance Cove.

Slades House Country Inn, Sladesbridge, Wadebridge

Slades House Country Inn near Wadebridge
Slades House Country Inn near Wadebridge -Credit:Rightmove

Price: £1,450,000

Description: This Grade II listed pub was constructed in the 17th century and was formerly owned by the Pencarrow Estate. It has been described as being "one of Cornwall's leading destination pubs", and is on the market for the first time in over 80 years.

The inside of the pub welcomes a traditional style bar/restaurant area, with log burners, bean ceilings and a carvery set up for more than 100 covers. There is also an abundance of accommodation, which includes five potential letting rooms, and owners' cottage-style accommodation.

The Quayside Inn, Falmouth

Quayside Inn, in Falmouth
Quayside Inn, in Falmouth -Credit:Rightmove

Guide Price: £1,000,000

Description: The Quayside Inn is a Grade II listed, four-storey pub occupying a prime location on Custom Quay harbour. The ground floor comprises an open plan 'L' shaped trading area, with harbour views, which can accommodate around 45-50 covers, central bar servery and customer WCs.

The open-plan trading area can also accommodate around 30 covers and has a central bar, catering kitchen, beer store and a store. The first floor also comprises a large lounge (divided into two rooms), a bathroom with a separate boiler room, a domestic kitchen, an office, a store and a bedroom. Meanwhile, the second floor comprises a bathroom, a domestic kitchen and five bedrooms (one of which has a bathroom and one has a shower area) which are currently being used for storage purposes.

Radjel Inn, Pendeen, Penzance

The Radjel Inn, Pendeen near Penzance
The Radjel Inn, Pendeen near Penzance -Credit:Rightmove

Price: £250,000

Description: This pub sits in a prominent roadside position in the village. It boasts two bars, a separate games room, plenty of indoor seating and a garden for 30 additional covers.

It also has a car park, large six-bedroom private accommodation and a commercial kitchen. Inside, there is a traditional pub feel and the décor in the bar area consists of local photographs of previous landlords and the local area.

Quintrell Inn, Quintrell Downs, Newquay

Quintrell Inn near Newquay
Quintrell Inn near Newquay -Credit:Rightmove

Price: Offers in Excess of £1,250,000

Description: This pub is arranged over ground and first floors and is situated on a large 1.4 acre site. The ground floor provides an open-plan trading area with a central bar and seating for 60 customers. Outside there is a large car park with parking for 70 vehicles and an enclosed trade garden with seating for 60 customers alongside a children's play area.

There is also an additional side restaurant and rear trading room with seating for a further 88 customers. The first floor provides two flats with external access with Flat one comprising a bedroom, kitchen, dining room and bathroom. Flat two comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and a bathroom.

The Stag Hunt Inn, Ponsanooth, Truro

The Stag Hunt in Ponsanooth
The Stag Hunt in Ponsanooth -Credit:Rightmove

Guide Price: £575,000

Description: The current owners have undertaken significant renovation and improvement works including three new en-suite letting rooms, infrastructure upgrades to the cellar and store rooms, window works and cosmetic touches throughout. The large dining area boasts a wood burner and plenty of cosy corners. The exterior has a large beer garden, car park and exterior store and cellar with conversion potential.

Kings Arms Hotel, Penryn

Kings Bar, Penryn
Kings Bar, Penryn -Credit:Rightmove

Price: £575,000

Description: This freehouse and restaurant is located off town centre. The pub features a bar, a function room, a rear enclosed trading area, seven living bedrooms and one bedroom accommodation for the owner.

The Star Inn and Penzance Brewing Company, Crowlas, Penzance

The Star Inn in Crowlas near Penzance
The Star Inn in Crowlas near Penzance -Credit:Rightmove

Guide Price: £775,000

Description: According to the Rightmove listing, "opportunities such as these are rare to the market". The Star Inn is an award-winning brewery, freehouse with accommodation, which has been recognised since 2000 by CAMRA and present in the Good Beer Guide since 2002. On the premises there‘s a small set of barns, which in 2008 saw the beginning of Penzance Brewing Company being formed. There's also a four-bedroom owners'/letting accommodation.

Tuckingmill Hotel, Tuckingmill, Camborne

The Tuckingmill Hotel in Camborne
The Tuckingmill Hotel in Camborne -Credit:Rightmove

Price: £300,000

Description: The Tuckingmill Hotel is located on the outskirts of Camborne

The Miners Arms, Mithian, Truro

The Miners Arms in Mithian
The Miners Arms in Mithian -Credit:Rightmove

Guide Price: £175,000

Description: The Miners Arms has been owned by the current owners for more than 17 years and they are assisted in the day to day running of the business by a trusted team of employees. The pub boasts a wealth of character features, several intimate dining areas, ample customer parking and a spacious owners apartment.