Fishing And Hotel Complex Near Holsworthy Devon For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this unique holiday complex and letting accommodation business with fishing lakes, which was established by our client in 1986 and which is only now offered to the market due to our client's wish to retire. The business is run at a pace to suit our client with the help of 3 part time staff, generating a turnover in excess of £250,000 per annum with a gross profit 70%. Clawford Holidays is open all year round as a holiday complex with 17 fishing lakes, 18 luxury 1-bedroom duplex self-catering apartments, 8 bed-and-breakfast en-suite bedrooms and 6 self-catering apartments with 2/3 bedrooms. As well as the letting accommodation there is also a 80 cover restaurant with bar facilities. There is also a tackle and bait shop in the complex. Non-residents can also purchase day tickets to fish on a selection of the lakes, although most lakes are for residents only. The business hosts an annual fishing festival, which we feel could be held once a month to generate additional trade. We feel there is huge scope to increase turnover by running the business to its full potential and from a more vigorous marketing campaign of opening the bar and restaurant to the public. Presently the bar and restaurant are 'residents only'. The turnover could also be increased from the re-introduction of weddings and Christmas parties. The business is renowned for providing high quality accommodation and for being one of the best fisheries in the country. The premises have been fitted to the highest standard throughout and are well-equipped to suit the trade. Our client has advised us that previous discussions with the council have taken place for the addition of a further 101 units on site, although no planning permission was applied for. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an already thriving fishing and holiday complex with unlimited scope for future growth. Viewing is a must to fully appreciate this business.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Clawford Holidays occupies a 78 acre site, situated in the picturesque Claw Valley in the rolling hills of the glorious Devon countryside, close to the town of Holsworthy. The premises benefit from ample private parking and are just a short drive from local amenities in Holsworthy, which lies 4 miles away and is home to a Post Office, public houses, shops and businesses. The area is popular with tourists due to its rural location and spectacular countryside. The premises boast easy access to the A-road network, including the A388 and the A30. Dartmoor National Park and the Celtic sea are just a short drive away. Plymouth lies 30 miles to the south, while Exeter is approximately 40 miles away.

Premises details:

Substantial premises with multiple letting accommodation buildings set in a 78 acre site. Briefly comprising:

Clawford House
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Lounge
• Conservatory
• 5 x bedrooms
• 4 x bathrooms
• Self-contained annexe with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom

Visitor Centre
• Lounge and bar with log burner and disabled access
• Bar area with exposed beams, 7 points of dispense, 2 x chillers and electronic cash register
• Snug
• Games room
• 30 cover breakfast room
• Restaurant with panoramic views over lakes and tables and chairs for up to 80 covers
• Commercial kitchen with 2 x 6-burner ranges, 2 x griddles, double fryer, 2 x microwave ovens, fridge-freezer and sink unit
• 8 x bed-and-breakfast rooms with en-suite facilities and TVs

Self-Catering Apartments
• 6 x 2/3-bedroom apartments with lake views, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and patio or balcony

Luxury Apartments
• 8 x 1-bedroom apartments with kitchen/diner, lounge and bathroom

Writers Block
• 10 x 1-bedroom luxury apartments with bespoke furniture, hand carved 4 poster bed, kitchen, dining room and bathroom

External
• 17 lakes with a vast range of fish
• Various storage sheds
• Workshop
• Tackle and bait shop
• Wet rooms for tackle storage
• 10 acre of pasture land
• 3 acres of cider apple orchard
• Barns and workshops

Business Operation

Trading hours:

All year round at a pace to suit