A HOTEL and restaurant that offers ‘exceptional views’ of the Jurassic Coast has been put up for sale for more than £1 million.

Eype’s Mouth Country Hotel at Eype near Bridport is a large hotel popular with holidaymakers and corporate business guests. It is located near the South West Coast Path and overlooks Lyme Bay.

Christie & Co has marketed the hotel’s freehold at £1.25 million, with its brochure boasting of its ‘exceptional coastal views’ and ‘fantastic opportunity for a new owner to take over a well-established and successful business that still has room to further grow.’

The sale includes the 17 en-suite bedrooms, 110-cover Sea View restaurant, two bars including Admirals Bar and Smugglers Bar, Coastal Lounge, terrace with seating, a large car park and three-bedroom owners accommodation.

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Bridport and Lyme Regis News: Eype's Mouth County Hotel, based in Eype near Bridport, has been put up for sale for £1.25 million. Picture: Christie & CoEype's Mouth County Hotel, based in Eype near Bridport, has been put up for sale for £1.25 million. Picture: Christie & Co

According to the property’s brochure, the current owners bought the hotel in January 2004 and helped create a ‘successful destination hotel known for its friendly welcome, good food and popular events.’

The current owners have made the ‘difficult decision’ to sell the popular hotel and restaurant due to retirement.

Christie & Co explain that there are 17 en-suite bedrooms arranged over the hotel’s first floor including 12 double/twin bedrooms, four single bedrooms and one family bedroom.

Admirals Bar has seating for 30 guests but can accommodate 60 guests while its lower ground floor Smugglers Bar is a traditional old world cellar bar which provides seating for 72 guests.

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: Eype's Mouth County Hotel, based in Eype near Bridport, has been put up for sale for £1.25 million. Picture: Christie & Co

Sea View Restaurant and function room contains a bar and seating for 110 guests.

Outside is a large patio area with seating for 50 guests and sun terrace which boasts far reaching views of the Jurassic Coast and seating for 20 guests. Its large car park can accommodate 50 vehicles.

The owners' accommodation comprises a ground floor apartment with private garden and separate external access. The accommodation contains three bedrooms including one ensuite, lounge and kitchen and shower room.

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: Eype's Mouth County Hotel, based in Eype near Bridport, has been put up for sale for £1.25 million. Picture: Christie & CoEype’s Mouth Country Hotel currently operates with two hands-on owners who oversee the day to day running of the business with ‘a trusted and loyal team’. The business has multiple employees including a full-time assistant manager, three chefs, food and beverage supervisor, front of house assistant and a pool of part time staff.

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