Country Hotel & Established Wedding Venue For Sale in Newton Abbot

Set in approximately 2 acres within the foothills of Dartmoor, Lavender House Hotel is a well-established country hotel and highly successful wedding venue, enjoying a prominent yet discreet position just off the A38 Devon Expressway, moments from the historic town of Ashburton. Lavender House Hotel has been under the same ownership since 2002 and has benefitted from significant capital investment, successfully repositioning the property as one of the area’s most recognised wedding venues. Historically operated exclusively for weddings, the business has more recently broadened its income stream by introducing year-round accommodation, supported by OTA listings and a service agreement with OYO Hotels, driving increased room occupancy outside of event bookings.

The property now offers a balanced trading model, combining weddings, private functions and overnight accommodation, while still presenting a blank-canvas opportunity for an incoming purchaser. Subject to the necessary consents, the property could lend itself to alternative commercial uses, including a standalone hotel, destination public house, or specialist education use such as a SEN school.

Location

Ashburton is a thriving and highly sought-after market town, renowned as the southern gateway to Dartmoor National Park. The town offers a strong mix of independent shops, cafés, antiques traders and amenities, attracting both tourists and a strong local following throughout the year.

The property enjoys excellent connectivity via the A38 Devon Expressway, one of the South West’s principal arterial routes, providing direct access to Exeter (c.25 minutes) and Plymouth (c.40 minutes). Dartmoor’s extensive walking, cycling and outdoor attractions are immediately accessible, further enhancing the hotel’s appeal as a destination venue.

• Our Reference: CD-20197
• 13 en-suite guest bedrooms plus two owners’ apartments
• Lounge bar, restaurant & substantial licensed function suite
• Extensive landscaped terrace gardens & multiple outdoor entertaining areas
• Summerhouse & cottage (included within bedroom count)
• Circa 50 weddings per annum – fully licensed
• Ample on-site parking (50 vehicles), garages & service areas
• Strong trading business with scope to diversify
• Potential for alternative uses (STPP)
• FH Price: £975,000 Guide Price