An award-winning Sidmouth guest house has been put on the market with a guide price of £1,400,000.

The Barn and Pinn Cottage on the A3052 at Bowd Cross is being marketed by commercial property agents Symonds & Sampson, who describe it as a ‘lifestyle business offering a home and income opportunity’.

Sidmouth Herald: The Barn and Pinn Cottage guest house

They say: "This quintessential Devon cottage is listed Grade II and dates to the early 17th century. 

"It is a profitable picturesque guest house, with 10 en-suite letting rooms ….well-presented throughout following extensive refurbishment and renovation to high standards … set within attractive and mature gardens with guest parking and alfresco seating."

There is a modern detached three-bedroom house behind the property called The Lodge, providing owners’ accommodation.

The guest house has won several accolades including a gold award and breakfast award from Visit England and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 10 consecutive years.

The property agents say it has potential for further business development by focusing on greater food provision.

Read the full property details here.