Modern Canal Boat B&B with 3 Letting Rooms for Sale, Great Business Opportunity
Uxbridge, Undisclosed
- Status
FOR SALE
- Date Submitted:
01/03/21
- Advert ID
273073
- Reference
B06058 / Rightbiz
- Call Agent:
- Asking Price: £139,995
- Turnover: Not Applicable
- Net Profit: Not Applicable
Business Details
Well presented Canal Boat Barge for sale
BusinessPlease quote reference B06058
CoGoGo is delighted to advertise The Barge B&B, a modern canal boat, which has been converted into 3 separate letting rooms. The barge has been trading as a B&B for the last 18 months. Only now does the barge come to market as our client is looking to focus on his other business.
The B&B business is currently advertising on Airbnb, booking.com, Agoda, and many other sites. Our client uses a channel manager that is very cost effective and pushes the advert listings to dozens of booking sites, which is recommended to the purchaser.
The canal boat features 3 individual cabins that are not connected in any way and all have their own separate entrances. Each has its own wet room en-suite. There are 2 double cabins with king size beds and one family sized cabin which has a king size bed and standard double cabin bed which is slightly raised. There are steps onto the barge that adjust themselves to the height of the water, so they are very safe to use to access the rooms. In total, 8 adults can be accommodated.
The walls are clad in a hard-wearing wipe clean surface and the floors are engineered wood throughout, so there is very little cosmetic maintenance. The rooms have electronic do not disturb systems and key card operated sockets and lights, so electricity isn't wasted by guests leaving things on when the room is unoccupied. Our client is offering the barge furnished or unfurnished.
The barge was originally built in 2005, but the entire superstructure, roof windows, doors and the interior was completely replaced 2 years ago to a very high standard.
It is clad in cedar, fully insulated and features foam insulation which is sprayed onto and into all metal parts. The roof is very easy to maintain fibreglass and is very hard wearing. Traditional boats of steel require rigorous maintenance of the paint work to protect the steel roof.
The windows and doors are double glazed PVC.
All of the electrics onboard are 240v, there is no low voltage system, so it is easily maintained by a traditional electrician.
It features water storage tanks for cold and hot water and a black water (sewerage) tank. This is emptied automatically by a pump which will be plumbed into the mains drain of any property it is moored at. The showers toilets and sinks are fed water by pump system, the basin and shower water is pumped overboard like a traditional boat.
It is well suited to those even without experience of boats as it is just essentially a floating building.
The Boat is currently located not far from Heathrow so 90%+ of the customers are 1 night stays.
It is especially popular on Airbnb as it is a quirky stay, so it appeals to those looking for a night away somewhere different.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a canal side business to expand. Viewings are strictly by appointment only, as the boat is fully booked with guests.
Location
The Barge is currently located at Canal Cottages, Uxbridge. The boat will need to be fully relocated once purchased. Our client advises that he has already looked into the travel requirements to relocate the barge.
Premises
N/A
The sale also includes;
- 43inch flat screen smart tv's
- 3 king size beds
- 1 double cabin bed
- Hotel size fridges
- Cupboards and Mirrors
Tenure
We are advised its being sold as a Asset Sale.
Hours
The business trades all year and has accommodated key workers throughout lockdown.
Staff
N/A
Financial Profile
Please quote reference B06058
Contact Agent
Listing Statistics
Contact the seller for more details, or book a viewing
Stay Safe
Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Do not share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
Stay Safe
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large amount of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Stay Safe
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Stay Safe
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Stay Safe
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Stay Safe
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
Contact seller
Stay Safe
Do not pay any deposit to private sellers upfront. If you are looking to purchase a business, we advise that any deposits or transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Don't share confidential information with any private sellers, including your home address, account passwords, bank accounts and credit card information.
Stay Safe
The vast majority of these scams involve the transfer of substantial sums of money. We advise all transactions made are through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Send a test amount before you consider handing over a large number of funds. Maybe even try transferring £1, and then speaking to your solicitor to confirm receipt.
Stay Safe
Do not disclose proof of funds directly to the sellers. If the sellers request you to show proof of funds, we advise that it is done through a solicitor to prevent fraudulent activities from occuring.
Stay Safe
Buying a business is not covered by consumer rights legislation. It is your responsibility to acquire a business that holds up in quality and agreement.
Stay Safe
Fraudsters will typically use false news in an attempt to get you to act quickly. For example, 'Your account has been disabled. Reset your password now.'.
Stay Safe
Review the performance of a business to make appropriate financial projections. Some businesses are dormant or not trading, so it is essential to check their short and long-term potential.
Stay Safe
Legitimate emails from Rightbiz will be with the domain @rightbiz.co.uk. However, emails from [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] are not affiliated with Rightbiz.
Be safe, use a Rightbiz Solicitor
Get Solicitor
