_Jamaica Inn: Cornish smuggling inn immortalised by Daphne du Maurier sold off-market by Knight Frank

The 36-bedroom inn was purchased from Allen Jackson, who, under his eight-year ownership, invested substantially in the property, evolving it into a thriving private leisure business with multiple income streams (the inn generated c.£4m in revenue in its most recent financial year). 

Originally constructed around 1750, Jamaica Inn comprises a restaurant, bar, farm shop and gift shop, as well as two museums dedicated to the history of smuggling and the life of Daphne du Maurier.

Situated just off the A30 - approximately 12 miles from the Devon/Cornwall border and 53 miles from Exeter - it serves as a perfectly located base for guests who wish to explore this much-loved region.

Matthew Smith, Partner in Knight Frank’s Hotel Agency team, says: “Having brokered the deal to Allen when he purchased Jamaica Inn eight years ago, it’s quite remarkable to see what's been achieved under his ownership. Such a transformation, from a traditional 17-bedroom coaching inn, to a highly profitable and thriving multifaceted business, is very impressive - all whilst carefully preserving the 18th-century parts of the inn”

“The business also benefits from future value-add opportunities, including planning permission to construct a substantial single-storey circular function suite. We're delighted to have introduced this opportunity to The Coaching Inn Group who will no doubt continue the growth of Jamaica Inn.”

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