AJF Commercial Business Sales are extremely proud to welcome to the market this stunning, award winning, highly recommended boutique Freehold guest accommodation business with 8 beautifully decorated spacious individually styled luxury suites for sale in the picturesque and historic tourist village of Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria.
The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage site and receives around 18 million visitors every year.
Windermere is a beautiful, highly visited, vibrant and historic town in the stunning Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Windermere is located on the main arterial A591 road and being a short drive away from the A590 and M6 motorway network makes it an ideal place to stay, with Ambleside, Grasmere and Bowness not far away.
The Windermere Suites is perfectly located in the very heart of Windermere being a perfect location for guests.
The town hosts 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 central location for tourists and holidaymakers who are wanting to explore the beautiful countryside, tourists’ attractions and lakes within the highly popular Lake District.
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.
The town is serviced well by public transport and Windermere having its own and extremely popular train station provides much welcome links to neighboring towns.
Throughout the town there are numerous car parks for visitors and the business offers free car parking for all guests on the good-sized car park to the front side and rear.
This eye-catching slate and stone built highly visible building oozes character and charm both inside and out and stands in a prominent position with wonderful views towards the mountains, the town and the stunning countryside beyond.
Business:
The Windermere Suites has been run by our client since 2008 and over this time has gained an excellent reputation for providing a luxury warm and welcoming stay for guests with repeat business year on year.
The business hosts 8 beautifully decorated guest letting suites, all having an individual theme and fitted out with the most top of the range furniture and accessories.
Guests can enjoy a delicious home cooked breakfast with the butler service to your room each morning.
The business has amazing reviews online, is registered with Booking.com and has a website in place giving a wealth of information for guests.
Along with the great reviews on Trip Advisor and on their own website, the business thrives from much loyal and repeat trade with bookings already in place for the coming season.
All fixtures and fittings are included in the sale and the business has been beautifully decorated throughout by our client and is in ‘walk-in start trading’ condition which is a credit to the owner.
Premises:
Good sized highly visible detached slate and stone premises with stunning views of the town of Windermere and beyond.
The premises are surrounded by garden areas with an array of plants, shrubs and trees making an absolute beautiful setting for visitors.
Generous car parking is available to the front and rear of the property for visiting guests.
Front entrance door leading into good sized welcoming hallway with fabulous staircase and separate reception / lounge area.
Fully fitted galley kitchen to the rear with a range of wall and base units and a range of cooking appliances, some of which include: ovens, fridges, freezers, microwaves, commercial sink, stainless steel preparation areas and a large array of designer plates, cutlery and utensils.
Utility rooms with laundry and ironing facilities.
Boiler Room.
Storage room.
Disabled W/C with hand wash basin.
The building has gas central heating and double glazed windows with many original features throughout.
Luxury Guest Letting Suites located on the Ground & First Floor.
Bowness Suite:
Seating area, wooden flooring, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV, spacious walk in wardrobe, private entrance door and butler serving hatch, with a private patio.
Ambleside Suite:
Seating area, wooden flooring, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV, spacious walk in wardrobe, private entrance door and butler serving hatch, with a private patio.
Patterdale Suite:
Seating area, wooden flooring, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV, and spacious walk in wardrobe.
Keswick Suite:
Seating area, wooden flooring, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV, spacious walk in wardrobe and Juliet style balcony with fantastic views over the fells.
Coniston Suite:
Separate Lounge area, seating area, wooden flooring, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV in both bedroom and lounge area, fireplace feature, spacious walk in wardrobes, with a private patio.
Grasmere Suite:
Seating area, designer carpet throughout, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV and wardrobe.
Cartmel Suite:
Seating area, wooden flooring, super king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV in lounge area and bedroom, spacious walk in wardrobe, and Juliet style balcony with fantastic views over the fells and Windermere.
Hawskhead Suite:
Seating area, designer carpet throughout, king size bed, wall mounted flat screen TV and spacious walk in wardrobe.
All suites have a dining table and chairs being perfect for guests to receive their private breakfast each morning.
All luxury suites have been individually designed and decorated throughout to a very high standard with designer linen, curtains, furniture and stunning accessories.
All suites have large luxury en-suite bathrooms, with designer glass tiling, air baths, oversize showers, W/C, hand wash basins, underfloor heating and LED mood lighting.
Hospitality trays are placed in each bedroom with tea and coffee making facilities, soft drinks, sweets, snacks and biscuits.
Free superfast Wi-Fi connection is available in the bedrooms and throughout the building for guests and each suite has an iPod docking station and clock / radio.
Staff / Owners Private Accommodation:
2 x Double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.
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 Freehold.
Staff:
The Windermere Suites is run by our client and 2 x live in, 1 x full time and 1 x part time members of staff.
Opening Hours:
The business is open all year round with bookings in place for the coming year.
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 with fabulous views of the Lake District.
This stunning well-established and well-respected luxury accommodation business in the most idyllic location with just minutes walk to the lake, 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 2008 with much loyal and repeat trade.
Having spent in the circa of £1,000,000 on modernisation, fixtures and fittings, the business has been beautifully decorated throughout which is a credit to our client and is walk in / start trading condition.
This business must be viewed to appreciate the outstanding dedication and passion our client has put into the business, coupled with the fantastic reviews and with much loyal and repeat trade and the quality of designer fixtures and fittings within, 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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