Leasehold Delightful Guest House Hotel Bed and Breakfast Living Accommodation Bownness on Windermere

AJF Commercial Business Sales are extremely proud to welcome to the market this beautiful highly recommended Guest House business with 4 stunning individually styled guest letting rooms, easy potential for 5 and good sized living accommodation for sale in the picturesque and historic tourist village of Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria. 




Location:  




Bowness is known as the hub of the Lake District and is highly visited year round. It is a stunning historic town in this area of outstanding natural beauty.  

Located on a lovely quiet side road but close to the bustling town centre 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.

The towns of Bowness and Windermere host a range of complimentary gift and retail shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and bistros all being on the doorstep of the accommodation.

The Guest House 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, mountains, lakes and tourist attractions.

England’s largest lake, Lake Windermere, is a short walk away from the premises with cruises from its piers allowing visitors to experience the stunning beauty of the area. 

Bowness and Windermere are both serviced well by public transport with Windermere having its own and extremely popular train/bus station, providing much welcome links to neighboring towns.

Throughout Windermere and Bowness there are numerous car parks for visitors but the business offers free on site car parking for guests in its own private car park directly to the side of the garden, which is unusual in this area.  To the front of the building there is free unrestricted parking along the road.

This eye-catching slate and stone built highly visible building oozes character and charm with each room enjoying views of the beautiful cottage garden.  

The Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage site and receives around 18 million visitors every year.  




Business:




The business has been run by our clients for a number of years and over this time has gained an excellent reputation for providing a warm and welcoming stay for visiting guests with repeat business year on year.

The business hosts 4, potentially 5 beautifully decorated guest letting bedrooms all individually styled with links to Beatrix Potter, the poet Wordsworth and more.  

Along with the great reviews on Google, Booking.com airBnB etc. and having their own excellent website, the business thrives from much loyal and repeat trade with bookings already in place for the year.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental style hamper breakfast of their choice delivered to their room which proves a highly popular attribute.

All fixtures and fittings included in the sale and the business so is in ‘walk-in start trading’ condition.  

There an adjoining car park to the side of the property for visiting guests. And free unrestricted parking on the road in front if preferred.

Excellent free Wi-Fi high speed broadband connection is available in the bedrooms and throughout the building for guests.

Guests can also enjoy the beautiful south facing cottage gardens to the front with separate seating areas.




Premises:




Good sized beautiful highly visible slate and stone premises with original features situated within a conservation area. 

The business has an eye catching large south facing garden to the front with an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees making an absolutely beautiful setting to relax with patio tables and chairs for guests.

To the side of the business there is private car parking for guests. 

The original entrance porch leads to the front door with beautiful stained glass window above and leads into a good sized welcoming hallway with staircase and built in large coat cupboard.

Door leading to delightful private owner’s good sized light and airy lounge with feature fireplace and bay window.

A further door leads to the beautiful fully fitted kitchen and dining area with fitted wall and base units and central island. A range of cooking appliances, including integrated double oven and grill, gas hob, fridge-freezer, sink, toasters, preparation areas, crockery, hampers, cutlery and utensils etc.

Dining area overlooking the stunning garden.

Office area.

Utility Room with sink unit, fridge, freezer and storage areas.

Door to outside rear.

Stairs leading to lower ground floor which briefly comprises:  

Modern family bathroom.

Good sized storage room.

Substantially sized characterful owners bedroom, with steps leading to owner’s private rear patio garden and greenhouse.

From the Entrance hallway, stairs lead to first and second floors where there are 4/5 guest letting bedrooms and other facilities which comprise:

1st floor corridor.

Door leading to private bathroom with Shower, W/C and hand wash basin.

Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, 1 1/2 bowl sink, worktop with cupboards under and linen storage.

 

1st Floor

1 x Beatrix Suite with 4 poster double bed, dining table and chairs, and ensuite bathroom. 

1 x Daffodil Suite with single bed, dining table and chairs and pretty vanity basin unit. (use of private bathroom).

1 x Boat house Suite with double bed, dining table and chairs and ensuite bathroom.

2nd floor steps up to

1 x Herdwick suite, good sized room with original beams, views towards the fells and pretty en-suite bathroom. Currently used as single due to high demand. 

1 x Double bedroom which is currently used for our client’s visiting family & friends.  Fully furnished, with original beams and vanity basin. It has it’s own large private bathroom with built in toilet, cupboards sink and a bath with overhead shower.

This room could be changed to another guest room with very little effort if preferred.

All bedrooms and bathrooms have been beautifully refurbished and decorated, all have wall mounted TVs, storage, toiletries etc.  and tea and coffee making facilities. 

Note: The lower ground floor is of good sized with many original features and has been converted to a further bedroom/living accommodation with plenty of light and entrance to the owner’s patio garden.

The utility room, basement, and all bedrooms have recently had windows replaced with high quality sash style UPV double glazing.




Reason for sale:




The business is now available for sale allowing our client to take a well-deserved early retirement. 




Tenure:




We are advised that the tenure is Leasehold.




Staff:




The business is run by our client and partner. 




Opening Hours:




The business trades approximately 8 months of the year staying under VAT giving our client an excellent turnover and lifestyle. However, there is the option for the new owner to trade all year through should they so wish. 




Financial Information:




Turnover - Available on request. 





 

Summary:




This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to live and work in an area of outstanding natural 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 property has been beautifully and tastefully decorated both inside and outside which is a credit to our client, and they have invested their time and money over the years making this a truly remarkable business for any new owner. 

Our client has welcomed visitors from around the world for many years 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

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Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk 

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