LOCATION
The Bugle Inn sits at the heart of a lively and growing village. Bugle had 2,427 residents at the 2021 Census, an increase of over 15% on a decade earlier. The inn is the heart of the village, with a loyal year-round local following, and hosts community gatherings including the annual Bugle Silver Band festival.
The village is an ideal base for exploring both Cornwallʼs rugged north coast and its sandy south. The world-famous Eden Project is just five miles away, with the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the harbour town of Fowey also close by.
The A30 is a short drive away, putting Newquayʼs surfing beaches within easy reach. With the Eden Project, Heligan, Fowey and the north coast all close by, the inn is well placed to capture year-round demand for overnight stays.
THE BUSINESS PREMISES
Open-Plan Bar
A warm, welcoming bar with traditional features throughout, seating around 40.
Games Area
Dedicated sports area for darts and pool.
Commercial Kitchen
Well sized and fully equipped, supporting the current bar meals offer with clear scope to develop further.
Utility and Storage
Further utility and storage areas beyond the kitchen.
Customer WCs
Ladies and Gents WCs
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
Five well-presented en-suite letting rooms on the first floor, with their own separate entrance, ideal for holidaymakers and visitors to the area. All rooms have colour TVs and other facilities, and they provide the business with a strong second income.
Three Double Bedrooms Each with en-suite bathroom or shower room.
One Twin Bedroom With en-suite bathroom or shower room.
One Family Bedroom With en-suite bathroom or shower room.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Ownerʼs Quarters Well presented, with three bedrooms, an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, and one bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Beer Garden
A good-sized decked area to the rear, seating around 40.
Parking and Storage
Two off-road parking spaces, a single garage and an outside store area.
Car Park
A free local authority public car park for around 14 vehicles adjoins the property.
THE BUSINESS
The Bugle Inn is open, trading and busy, with a loyal local customer base that keeps it trading strongly all year round, not just in the holiday season. Five en-suite letting rooms bring in a strong second income on top of the bar trade. We are advised that weekly takings are currently approaching £10,000, of which wet sales account for circa £7,000, with trade split approximately 70% wet, 20% food and 10% accommodation.
There is clear scope to grow further: pushing room occupancy through online booking platforms and social media; extending the food offer, particularly in the peak tourist season; and building a regular weekly programme of events and community nights. The right operator will combine a genuine community feel with sharp commercial awareness.
We do not hold accounting information and cannot warrant any trading figures. Further information is available on request to the agent.
TENURE
The Bugle Inn is available on the basis of a brand new agreement with St Austell Brewery, incorporating a wet tie to St Austell Brewery.
Annual rent: £34,625.
Rateable Value
From 1 April 2026 it is £27,500. This is not the amount you will pay.
