Published: April 12, 2023 | Updated: 13th April 2023
A Mudeford pub has been sold for the first time in 30 years for an undisclosed sum.
The new owner of the Haven House Inn, perched on the tip of Mudeford Quay, is Ed Turner.
The experienced publican is Managing Director of
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, handled the sale.
The Haven House Inn has several income streams including the pub and restaurant, a café and a gift shop.
It caters for a variety of customers including locals and tourists.
Mr Turner said: “The Haven House Inn has the most fantastic location.
“With the combination of a pub and a café, we have the ability to trade through the day and to a wide variety of customers, which is crucial to a successful hospitality business at the moment.
“Mudeford is a really beautiful spot with views over Christchurch Harbour and across to the Isle of Wight, appealing to day trippers, premium holiday makers as well as plenty of locals for both eating and drinking.
“We’re very protective over the history and what has made this business so successful but there is plenty of opportunity to raise the quality, and to build the loyalty and the destination appeal.
“In a nutshell.. it’s my perfect pub!”
Richard Wood, Regional Director at Christie & Co, who handled the sale, said: “I am delighted to have sold Haven House Inn, especially as the deal was done completely off-market, tapping into our network of registered buyers.
“The pub is in a truly unique position and, given Ed Turner’s reputation as a successful operator, I have no doubt that he will make the pub a true success.”
