c1900

Said to be the oldest pubs in the village.
One of the bars had previously been used as a Coal Office, at a time when coal was landed on the beach.

Offered For sale by Private Contract, April 1844 and described as recently built, of the best material and a much-frequented Inn.
Containing Sitting-rooms and airy and comfortable Bed-rooms, good Stables, Gig-house, &c.

House closed c1943 -
Letter from S&P states that house will reopen
15th November 1943 following suspension under
section 10 of the 1942 Finance Act.

Damaged in storms 1949

John Townsend and his wife, Joan, extensively remodelled the Lifeboat Inn in 1977, combining the former bar and lounge into one area, adding a pool room, and converting the stables into a children’s room.

Closed January 1981 following significant rent increase by Watney Mann..