Michelin-starred pub up for sale
The owners of award-winning 13th century Masons Arms have decided to retire.
A Michelin-starred pub on the edge of Exmoor is up for sale, following the decision by owners Mark and Sarah Dodson to retire after 45 years in hospitality.
They bought the 13th century Masons Arms in 2005 and were awarded a Michelin star in 2006, an accolade they still hold today.
Mark previously help roles at The Waterside Inn in Bray in 1983, working side by side with Michel Roux Snr. Following this, he moved to Cliveden House, Taplow, in 2001 as executive head chef, where he stayed until buying The Masons Arms.
"We’ve loved owning and running The Masons Arms," says Mark. "Although we have a Michelin star, it’s also still the village local, and has a role to play in the community here.
"The 18 years we have spent here have been remarkable. We have achieved everything we set out to do by creating a first-class eating experience in relaxed and informal surroundings while maintaining the feel of the village pub. We hope that we have brought a little bit of magic to North Devon but now is the time to hand over the reins to a new owner who will be able to hopefully continue with the success of The Masons Arms."
More about the pub
The Masons Arms is situated between Tiverton and Barnstaple, close to the National Park of Exmoor and the North Devon coast. Walkers, visitors and locals alike visit to the pub, making it a popular business. It features an inglenook fireplace in the main bar, a lounge with log burner, exposed beams throughout, cob walls and a thatched roof.
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