AJF Commercial Business Sales are extremely proud to welcome to the market this beautiful highly recommended Guest House business with 9 beautifully decorated guest letting rooms and good sized living accommodation for sale in the picturesque and historic tourist village of Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria.
Bowness is a beautiful, highly visited, vibrant and historic town in the stunning Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Located right on the edge of the bustling town of Bowness and within walking distance to Windermere the business is only a short drive from the A591 and A590 main roads and with the M6 motorway network close by makes it an ideal place to stay, with Ambleside, Kendal and Grasmere not far away.
Both towns host a range of complimentary gift and retail shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and bistros all being on the doorstep of the accommodation, therefore attracting many visitors all year through.
The business draws a large amount of trade year by year with its perfect and central location for tourists and holidaymakers who are wanting to explore the beautiful countryside, tourists’ attractions and lakes.
England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere, is a short walk away from the premises with cruises from its pier allowing visitors to explore the lakes and mountains.
Bowness and Windermere are both serviced well by public transport with Windermere having its own and extremely popular train station, provides much welcome links to neighboring towns.
Throughout Windermere and Bowness there are numerous car parks for visitors and the business offers free car parking for guests to the front of the building and at the rear.
This eye-catching slate and stone built highly visible building oozes character and charm with views to the stunning countryside beyond.
The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage site and receives around 18 million visitors every year.
Business:
Elim House has been run by our client for a number of years and over this time has gained an excellent reputation for providing a warm and welcoming stay for guests with repeat business year on year.
The business hosts 6 beautifully decorated guest letting bedrooms within the main building, and 3 x further guest letting bedrooms situated in the ‘Coach House’ to the rear and side of the building.
The business has amazing reviews online, is registered with Booking.com, other online travel agents and has a website in place giving a wealth of information for guests.
Along with the great reviews on Trip Advisor and having their own website, the business thrives from much loyal and repeat trade with bookings already in place for the coming season and beyond.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and the business is in ‘walk-in start trading’ condition.
There are car parking spaces allocated at the rear of the property for visiting guests.
Free Wi-Fi connection is available in the bedrooms and throughout the building for guests.
Premises:
Good sized highly visible slate and stone premises with original features situated within a conservation area.
The premises are surrounded by gardens with an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees making an absolute beautiful setting for visitors with patio tables and chairs located at the front for guests.
Generous car parking is available directly to the front of the premises and allocated parking to the rear of the property for visiting guests.
Front entrance door with porch leading into good sized welcoming hallway with staircase.
Doors leading to separate owners lounge area and good sized dining room.
Fully fitted kitchen to the rear with a range of wall and base units and a range of cooking appliances, some of which include: oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, sink, preparation area, cutlery and utensils.
Door leading to double bedroom with en-suite facilities which is currently used as owners private living accommodation.
From the hallway, stairs leading to the First and Second Floors where there are 6 x good sized guest letting double bedrooms (one being a Super King bedded room that can be split into a Twin Bedroom with 3 bedrooms having 4 poster beds).
All bedrooms have been beautifully decorated and have en-suite bathrooms, fans, hair dryers, wall mounted TV’s, USB adaptors and tea and coffee making facilities.
On the First and Second floors there are also:
1 x storage room, which could be converted back into a double guest letting bedroom.
Communal W/C and Shower room.
1 x Office / Storage room.
1 x Laundry room for towel and bedding storage and pressing.
Attic Space and good sized Cellar area.
The building has gas central heating throughout the main building with the Coach House having modern electric convention radiators.
There is a High Speed Electric Vehicle charging point situated at the rear in the courtyard for owner and guest usage.
Door leading to outside good-sized rear courtyard with access to the Separate building known as the Coach House which is set out over 2 floors.
On the ground floor there is a large workshop and storage areas which is ideal for motor and pedal bikes and separate laundry room with washing machine, freezer fridge and tumble dryer.
Stair entrance to the First floor of the Coach House with further 3 x good sized double guest letting bedrooms all with good sized en-suite bathrooms, one of which has a superking bed with the option of twin beds.
(NB: The Coach House could be converted to separate living accommodation for the new owners should they wish).
Reason for sale:
The business in now available for sale allowing our client to take a well-deserved early retirement.
Tenure:
We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.
Staff:
Elim House is run by our client and partner.
Opening Hours:
The business is open all year round with bookings in place for the coming year and beyond.
Financial Information:
Turnover – Available on request.
Summary:
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to live and work in a place of natural outstanding beauty.
This well-established and well-respected guest accommodation business in the most idyllic location within Bowness and a short walk into Windermere gives the new owner a lifestyle change of opportunity and investment in one of the most beautiful village settings in Cumbria.
The owner has welcomed visitors from around the world since 2017 and with much loyal and repeat trade, a healthy turnover and a wonderful lifestyle, this is certainly not one to be missed.
Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend early discussions to view.
Contact Details:
If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:
Telephone – 01204 325 101
Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk
Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk
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