The well-known Redwing pub/restaurant in Lympstone is up for sale.

The leasehold is being offered for £39,500.

The business remains open and is is being run with a team of staff in place including three full-time chefs, a full-time general manager and some part-time employees. The owners are said to be offering the Redwing for sale 'reluctantly, due to other business commitments'.

The sale of the leasehold is being marketed by business transfer agent Stonesmith of Exeter, who describe The Redwing as 'a renowned and successful character village pub and restaurant, which is extremely well regarded'.

The listing says: "Being well presented throughout, the business benefits from excellent levels of regular, year-round trade, which is boosted by visitors and tourists to the area throughout the year.

"This impressive business boasts an excellent trading environment, being fully equipped with quality fixtures, fittings and a comprehensive trade inventory.

"It offers an attractive and contemporary modern bar and restaurant feel, within a traditional character pub building and the business trades as a traditional village pub and restaurant, featuring locally produced ales and is renowned for serving fresh food in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

"The business provides flexibility for drinking and dining, with the added advantage of the outside seating area, which could be further enhanced to offer a bespoke offering for users of the Exe Estuary Trail. Consequently, the business enjoys a healthy mix of food and wet trade."