It has now been confirmed that the popular Gylly Beach Cafe in Falmouth has been taken over by the Healeys Cider team.

The business has transferred from long-term ownership to become part of the growing Cyderhouse Co Ltd, a new subsidiary of Healeys Cyder.

The Gylly Beach Cafe went up for sale back in April with a recommended price of £3,500,000.

Acting on behalf of the long-term owners, commercial agent Vickery Holman announced the sale of one of the best-known venues around town, which has been taken over by another long-established Cornish family business.

Speaking on behalf of the previous owners, Michael Easton of Vickery said: "Our clients took on a beachside shack at the turn of the century and have created a quality restaurant and beach bar, taking full account of the world-class location.

"During their time the Gylly Café has become one of Cornwall's best-known dining locations and in more recent years a hub of activity to include in-house bakery, take away, beach retail, and water sports.

"When the time came to hand over the reins we were instructed to run a full and open marketing process which began in April this year. There was significant interest from the start, with many keen to own a prime business and award-winning location.

"Through this process, Joe Healey and the team at Cyderhouse stood head and shoulders above the rest and understood the need to maintain the current standards for many years to come."

Joe Healey for Cyderhouse commented on the sale, he said: "We have admired Gylly Beach Café from afar for many years and when it became available we knew we had to act quickly in order to secure it.

"It perfectly compliments our long-term ambitions to own and operate unique quality venues. As seventh-generation Cornishmen, myself and my brother Sam are keen to invest in the long-term sustainable growth of our business, and venues like Gylly Beach suit our vision perfectly. We look forward to welcoming customers old and new."