Luxury B&B for sale in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales

The House at Hawes B&B is a detached property is a unique and beautifully presented guest house, which has been totally and significantly

improved during current ownership. The property offers an abundance of character features,

combined with contemporary décor and immaculate presentation, making this an ideal property for

those looking to continue a successful business, or convert to a luxury holiday let.

The current owners, who are looking to retire, trade to VAT threshold in just 25 weeks of trading ( including taking 4 weeks holiday in the summer season!) making it a fabulous lifestyle business. It also offers significant growth potential by extending working weeks. Repeat business is exceptionally strong, occupancy high and all bookings are direct. No online travel agent commission fees are payable making for a high return.

Since taking ownership the current vendors have completely refurbished the property at great expense. Within the last 4 years this has included, new central heating boiler, pressurised water system, upgraded fire alarm system, new fitted kitchen, all ensuites and bathrooms replaced, all bedrooms and soft furnishings replaced. The B&B acheived a 5 star, gold award and breakfast award rating with Quality in Tourism in 2021 at first inspection. A 5 star food hygiene certificate is held. The B&B won 'best newcomer' at the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards in December 2022.

The B&B currently trades on 5 letting rooms.  3 superking ensuite doubles, 1 king ensuite double  and 1 single ensuite room. One superking room is at ground floor level and all other letting rooms are at first floor level. All first floor rooms  are double aspect and have fell views. There is a spacious breakfast room overlooking the garden for guests. 

Owner accomodation is spacious and refurbished to the same standard as guest areas. It comprises at ground floor level: Newly fitted Wren kitchen, spacious day / garden room with dining area, further formal sitting room and ground floor WC. At first floor level is a large office and storeroom (was previously a bedroom) From a private entrance on the first floor is a newly fitted 'pamper bathroom' complete with roll top bath. Stairs lead to the second floor with two large double bedrooms, fitted wardrobes and a newly fitted shower room. 

Outside are mature gardens, mainly to the side and front and the rear looks out over uninterrupted views to Wether fell and to the front Stags fell towards Butter Tubs. There is onsite parking for 5/6 cars accessed via a driveway from the road owned by the B&B, over which one neighboring property has access.

Hawes is a honeypot location in Wensleydale situated in the Yorkshire Dales Nationl Park. The town has an abundance of independent local shops for both visitors and locals. A good choice of eateries and many tourist attractions including The Wensleydale Creamery (Wallace and Gromit fame), Dales Countryside Museum and Hardraw Force, the highest single span waterfall in England. 

In summary the property is:

• Immaculately presented detached property
• Five letting rooms  quality en-suite facilities
• Period features throughout
• Spacious private accommodation including two double bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Contemporary and sympathetic décor throughout
• Ample private parking and well maintained gardens
• Amazing business opportunity in a very popular tourist destination in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Business:

• Trades to VAT threshold in 25 weeks
• Strong advance bookings
• All direct bookings, no commission fees to pay
•  Potential to trade year round
• Strong repeat business
• Adult only guest profile
• Marketing mailing list available
• A turn key opportunity
• Potential to convert to a large luxury holiday let (forecast data available)

The Sale:

• Offers invited  in excess of £795, 000 for the freehold property
• Goodwill, SAV available
• Fixtures and fittings by negotiation