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This Business Partnership opportunity is available now! Set in the heart of the picturesque ham-stone village of Odcombe, The Masons Arms is a beautifully restored village pub with real character and enormous potential. This is much more than just a pub — Having undergone an exceptional refurbishment, The Masons Arms succeeds in preserving the warmth, […]
This Business Partnership opportunity is available now!
Set in the heart of the picturesque ham-stone village of Odcombe, The Masons Arms is a beautifully restored village pub with real character and enormous potential. This is much more than just a pub — Having undergone an exceptional refurbishment, The Masons Arms succeeds in preserving the warmth, charm, and traditional features you’d expect from a classic country inn — beamed ceilings, stone walls, cosy corners — while offering modern comfort and high standards throughout.
Overlooking open fields and embraced by countryside, yet just a short drive from Yeovil’s growing residential population, this is a rare opportunity to operate a destination business that blends rural serenity with commercial potential.
The Masons Arms is a multi-faceted hospitality business with several revenue streams:
• Six en-suite guest rooms – all on the ground floor and recently refurbished to a high standard
• Bespoke Shepherd’s Hut – fully equipped, offering a boutique glamping experience
• Campsite – 15 pitches, 8 with electric hook-ups, plus a large hard-standing area for year-round use
• Traditional pub interiors – with stone walls, beamed ceilings, and characterful dining and bar spaces
• Picturesque beer garden – featuring a covered seating area, perfect for al fresco eating and drinking
This is a business with scale, flexibility, and enormous scope for an entrepreneurial leaseholder to grow. With accommodation, camping, glamping, food, drink, and events all available as income streams, The Masons Arms is well-positioned as a destination for both locals and visitors.
Location
Odcombe is a small but charming village in South Somerset, best known for its ham-stone cottages and peaceful rural surroundings. The pub overlooks open countryside, yet benefits from its proximity to Yeovil (population c. 50,000), which provides a steady base of local and visiting trade.
The location offers the best of both worlds: a tranquil country setting with immediate access to a strong residential catchment. The pub sits within easy reach of the A3088 and A303, offering strong transport links to Taunton, Exeter, and beyond. Yeovil Junction railway station provides direct connections to London and Exeter, opening access to commuters and visitors alike.
Tourism is another strong driver. South Somerset is a hub for walkers, cyclists, and heritage enthusiasts, with nearby attractions including Montacute House (National Trust), Ham Hill Country Park, Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, and the broader landscapes of the Somerset Levels and Dorset AONB. Seasonal events, country shows, and festivals in Yeovil and surrounding villages provide additional footfall.
This is a pub business with multiple income streams and a very exciting tenancy opportunity for the right operator – could this be you?
The pub is available immediately. It is a perfect opportunity for an experienced operator to run a wonderful business in the heart of a village community.
Private Accommodation
There is a two bedroom flat above the pub
Top Line Figures
- Rent: 9% of net turnover, with a minimum base rent
- Minimum Initial Investment: £32,800 inc, VAT
- Fair Maintainable Trade* (FMT) Turnover: £600,000 per annum net
- Annual rent illustration based on FMT: £54,000
Full Investment Breakdown**
- Fixtures & Fittings: Estimated £45k, subject to valuation (Inventory is an estimate net of VAT. Loan facilities are available for the purchase of fixtures and fittings).
Illustration of Year 1 Ingoings (excludes rent) Net VAT Inc VAT
Deposit £ 7,500 N/A £ 7,500
Training Fee £ 1,000 £ 200 £ 1,200
Change of DPS £ 254 £ 46 £ 300
Digital Asset Fee £ 250 £ 50 £ 300
Working Capital*** £10,000 N/A £10,000
F&F (Outright Purchase Option A) £45,000 £9,000 £45,900
F&F (Purchase Agreement Option B) £4,500 £9,000 £13,500
Total Option A £64,004 £ 9,296 £73,300
Total Option B £23,504 £ 9,296 £32,800
Additional Information
- Estimated Wet/Dry/Accommodation Split: 31%/46%/23%
- Business Rates Payable: £9,072 pa
- Closing Date for Applications: 31/10/2025
E&OE
The Masons Arms enjoys steady trade throughout the year, although there is a clear uplift during the school holidays and key seasonal events.
The busiest trading days are over the weekend, but mid-week lunches are also very popular with senior and local guests. The pub benefits from many guests visiting the nearby National Trust attractions.
Accommodation guests are a mixture of professionals and visitors to the area. The campsite attracts business all year round, particularly families, and can be open throughout the year for camper vans and motor homes due to the large hard standing area and electrical hook ups.
“We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial operator who can take advantage of The Masons Arms’ unique mix of facilities”
The right partner will:
- Have a proven track record in food-led hospitality, delivering quality and consistency in a welcoming village pub setting.
- Be skilled in managing accommodation and tourism trade, maximising the letting rooms, campsite, and Shepherd’s Hut
- Understand how to balance the pub’s role as a community hub with its positioning as a destination venue for visitors’
- Bring strong marketing and event skills to capitalise on the area’s tourism, local festivals, and outdoor attractions
- Demonstrate strong leadership and operational expertise to manage a multi-income business effectively
“This is an exciting opportunity to run one of South Somerset’s most distinctive pubs. With its blend of traditional charm, modern facilities, and multiple trading streams, The Masons Arms has the potential to be both a thriving business and a true centrepiece of the local community.”
Izzy Hersom,
Business Development Partner
For more details and to submit your interest, please click on Apply.
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