Drewsteignton

For the very first time in its history, the Fingle Bridge Inn is being offered for sale on the open market. This landmark riverside Inn, steeped in more than a century of hospitality, represents a rare chance to acquire a thriving and very profitable business and substantial property in one of Dartmoor National Park’s most celebrated settings.

Beautifully positioned beside the historic stone arches of Fingle Bridge on the River Teign, the Inn has long been a place of welcome for walkers, anglers, families and travellers. Its combination of heritage, natural beauty and trading success make it an offering of unique distinction - a property and business that simply cannot be replicated. 

The Inn occupies a stunning position on the banks of the River Teign, immediately beside the 17th-century Grade II* listed Fingle Bridge. Set within a dramatic wooded gorge, the building is surrounded by ancient woodland protected by both the National Trust and Woodland Trust. It is an environment of rare natural beauty, where rushing water, wooded hillsides and a timeless stone bridge create one of Dartmoor’s most photographed views. 

Despite its sense of seclusion, the Inn is conveniently located just ten minutes’ drive from the A30 at Whiddon Down or Cheriton Bishop. This accessibility, combined with its beautiful setting, makes it a natural magnet for visitors. The Inn is a key stopping point on many of Dartmoor’s most celebrated walks, drawing ramblers and families in large numbers, while the nearby National Trust estate of Castle Drogo provides another strong pull for tourists year-round. 

Importantly, the property sits within both Dartmoor National Park and a designated National Landscape (formerly AONB). Planning protections mean that no new hospitality businesses can be created in this environment, giving the Fingle Bridge Inn an exclusivity that cannot be created in the proximity.