An excellently presented 30-bedroom all en-suite hotel for sale, located in the heart of a busy coastal resort in South Devon. This stunning Victorian building benefits from a large car park at the front, substantial gardens, many beautiful reception rooms for guests and is a short level walking distance to the beach, town centre and harbour promenade. Having undergone a refurbishment programme throughout, the condition is very good internally as well as externally. The business is turn-key owner-operated, with an impressive turnover and subsequent profits for only 9/10 months per year. The owners’ two-storey, 4-bedroom accommodation is spacious and a full handover will be provided to ensure a smooth transition and continued success.
LOCATION
Confidential sale – please contact Ware Commercial for more information
BUSINESS
The owners have been operating the Hotel with their family for nearly 20 years, constantly improving the condition and level of income. They focus on group bookings and coach parties, being one of the few hotels in the area to do so. They are fully booked for 2024 and are getting very busy for 2025. They have a nimble brigade of full and part-time staff, which makes light work for the owners. They enjoy a fantastic TripAdvisor ranking (certificate of excellence), repeat custom and do not pay any commission whatsoever. A full handover/training will be offered and there is no onward chain. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Through large double doors to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY
3.21 x 2.77m
A great space with a large wall-mounted mirror and double doors to:
RECEPTION / HALLWAY (L-Shaped)
10.32m x 4.76m, 3.82m x 2.10m
A large welcoming area with a bespoke reception desk, ornate chandeliers, turning staircase to upper floors and doors to:
OFFICE
4.65 x 3.70m
A large office which is ideally situated off the reception area and benefits from ample work top space, chairs and administrative storage. The room also has a large window overlooking the front entrance of the hotel.
LOUNGE
7.25m x 6.32m
An open-plan large room with an ornate fireplace, an array of comfortable sofa groups and coffee tables, ornate chandeliers, wall lighting and large windows overlooking the gardens, providing this room with much natural daylight.
BAR / LOUNGE
10.74m x 9.91m
Another large room with an array of bench and individual comfortable seating for approx. 55/60 persons, together with a dance floor, many windows overlooking the garden and glazed doors to the terrace and gardens. At the far end is a well-equipped bar and doors to:
LADIES TOILET
With a WC and hand wash basin.
GENTS
With a WC, urinal and hand wash basin.
DINING ROOM
13.26m x 5.36m
This room can be accessed either from the lounge/bar or from the reception/hallway. There are 21 tables and comfortable chairs, the ability to seat everybody at the same time and with easy access from the kitchen. To one side are an array of windows overlooking the side garden, with two ornate chandeliers and wall lighting.
KITCHENS
There are two areas of the kitchen, benefiting from all the latest equipment and gadgets to make light work of any cuisine. The condition of the kitchen is great and because of its size and the benefit from much natural daylight, it’s a dream for any enthusiastic chef to work within.
WASH-UP and PREPARATION
5.41m x 3.51m
COOKING and PREPARATION
5.38m x 5.19m
Doors to:
INNER CORRIDOR
With doors leading off to:
STAFF TOILET
With WC and hand wash basin.
LARDER ROOM
2.81m x 1.47m
This room has an array of refrigeration and freezer units.
UTILITY ROOM (irregular shape)
5.50m x 2.64m
This area benefits from 2 x washing machines, 1 x tumble dryer and refrigeration units.
BOILER ROOM
A large room with 2 x newly installed wall-mounted boilers for central heating and hot water. Next door to this is a smaller room with 2 x large water cylinders providing all the hot water for everybody to shower/bath without the risk of running out of hot water.
GROUND FLOOR
WORKSHOP
3.81m x 2.94m, 5.73m x 4.29m
Within this area are two interconnecting rooms.
STOREROOMS
There are 4 x storage rooms which are substantial.
LETTING ACCOMMODATION
All rooms have been recently refurbished and individually decorated to a very high standard. They all feature contemporary bedside tables, chests of drawers and wardrobe facilities. All rooms have quality-installed en-suite facilities and benefit from a comfortable seating area, flat-screen smart TVs, information on local amenities, free fibre optic Wi-Fi, a hairdryer and a hospitality tray. There are 7 x Super King beds which can be used as double or twin and many benefit from wet rooms. Room types are as follows:
RECEPTION FLOOR
1 x Double Bedroom
1 x Twin Bedroom
2 x Single Bedrooms
GARDEN ROOMS
3 x Double Bedrooms
1 x Twin Bedroom
1 x Single Bedroom
FIRST FLOOR
6 x Double Bedrooms
2 x Twin Bedrooms
3 x Single Bedrooms
SECOND FLOOR
8 x Double Bedrooms
1 x Twin Bedroom
1 x Single Bedroom
OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
It does not get much better than this, with 3 x double bedroom accommodation wing, over two floors, benefiting from a large open plan lounge and dining area, substantial kitchen with ample space for table and chairs and family bathroom It has storage rooms; two of the bedrooms have en-suites, and the master room also benefits from a large walk-in dressing room. On the ground floor, the owners have their own garden terrace which leads out from their lounge with patio sliding doors.
THE TURRET (top of the house, additional owners accommodation)
Located at the top of the building is a turret with stunning views over Torbay and out to sea. This is a very large 1 x double bedroom with en-suite facilities, occupied by the owner’s eldest son.
OUTSIDE
PARKING
Through large white pillars into a large, tarmacked car park with designated coach parking too. Gate to:
GARDENS
The gardens are extensive but are easily managed because of the beautiful landscaping. With several terraces with tables and chairs, an open space lawn area and all surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and general beautiful planting. At the far end, there is another section which was previously used for bowls but is not used now and would be ideal for raised planting beds/poly tunnel or could be perfect for installing a swimming pool. At the bottom of the garden is a gate leading out to a private near level walkway to the seafront, harbour and town centre.
SERVICE
The property benefits from the following: electricity, gas, water supply, sewage, broadband, and telephone are all connected. None of these services have been tested by the agents Ware Commercial.
RATEABLE VALUE
Please make inquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk
TENURE
Freehold.
VIEWINGS
All viewings are to be conducted strictly by appointment via the agents Ware Commercial. Contact: Tel.: 01803 328880 or 01392 462266 Email: info@warecommercial.com Via website: www.warecommercial.com
