A secretive pub tucked away in a quiet lane in south Farnham has been put up for sale by its long-time owners.

The Bat & Ball pub, on Bat and Ball Lane, has been run by the same family for more than two decades and is described as everything “a true public house should be”.

However, its current owners Elizabeth and Matthew Cank are moving to Devon and have instructed Christie & Co to market the popular pub.

Elizabeth said: “The Bat and Ball has been in our family for 21 years. Originally purchased by my parents in 2003, who then handed the reins over to us in 2014 when they retired.

“After managing the pub for them for four years, we then purchased the business in 2018 and have been building on our family’s legacy ever since, going from strength to strength, even throughout Covid.

“The Bat and Ball is a real hub of the community where people of all ages and from all walks’ of life come and meet, supporting our events including our infamous Batfest beer festival.

“It is what a true public house should be; a place to meet for any occasion with great beer and fantastic food.

“It has not been an easy decision to place The Bat and Ball for sale, however, we need to move to Devon to be with family and start a new life there with our daughter.

“We are looking forward to our future down in Devon and hope to find another exciting opportunity in hospitality once there.”

Neil Morgan, senior director at Christie & Co, sold the pub to the family back in 2003, and said: “Through their long-term ownership, they have built the business to the success it is today and is one of Farnham’s most known and popular pubs.”

Neil can be emailed at [email protected]