Published: 23/05/2024 By Jan Merriott
The May bank holiday marks the start of the holiday season in the West Country, and the most lucrative months of the year for proprietors of the region’s hospitality and leisure establishments. We are delighted to present a selection of properties currently for sale with Symonds & Sampson, some offering ‘ready-made’ established businesses for sale as going concerns, and thus presenting the perfect lifestyle opportunities for new owners to enjoy.
Whitey Top Holiday Lodges
Situated in the heart of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape, at Pentridge, close to the Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset borders lies Whitey Top Holiday Lodges. Three purpose-built holiday lodges are let with strong, consistent turnover, meanwhile planning is in place for two further lodges within the grounds of just under an acre. An added attraction to visitors is that the site is within one of just 14 Dark Sky Reserves in the world, perfect for stargazing and spotting the Northern Lights.
Guide £985,000. Ryan Holmes 01305 261008 (option 3).
Weymouth, Dorset
Situated in a pretty village on the outskirts of Weymouth, five superb holiday cottages make up a well-established letting business with regular, repeat customers. The properties are purpose buit and designed for the luxury letting market aimed at clients seeking high quality accommodation yet within striking distance of Weymouth and all that the coast and countryside offers.
Guide £1,650,000. Jon Summers 01305 251154 or Ryan Holmes 01305 261008 (option 3) .
Yalbury Cottage, Lower Bockhampton, Dorset
One of Dorset’s best fine dining and guest house/boutique hotels is for sale as a going concern. The proprietors of Yalbury Cottage have established an unrivalled reputation since taking the property over in 2007, not only for their excellent locally sourced food but also for nurturing staff, many of whom have progressed their careers in Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide. The property offers 8 ensuite letting rooms with owners’ accommodation, and modern facilities within a delightful character building.
Guide £1,300,000. Jan Merriott 01305 261008 (option 3)
The Bird in Hand, Henstridge, Somerset
The sale of this traditional village pub offers an opportunity for an incoming landlord to take up the reins of a profitable business in the heart of the village. The original part of the building offers a charming bar/restaurant and games room, whilst to the rear, the later addition of a skittle alley and function room comfortably provides seating for 50. Comfortable 3-bedroom owner’s accommodation is on the first floor. The pub has long been at the hub of village life, with many local functions and events held here. Currently, the business is primarily wet sales driven. However, there are opportunities to build on food and events.
Guide £460,000 Ryan Holmes 01305 261008 (option 3)
Widcombe Grange, Culmhead, Taunton
This fine 7 bedroom Arts and Crafts country house is surrounded by glorious gardens. It comes with a separate 3-bedroom cottage, a versatile party barn, outbuildings and a swimming pool., surrounded by 22 acres of mature landscaped grounds with lakes, orchards, pasture and broadleaf woodland. Under the current ownership, the property is run as a house party, event and wedding venue, the main house sleeps 14, the cottage sleeps 10, and the property is licensed for weddings with up to 150 guests.
Guide £1,750,000. Ross Willmington or Angela Gillibrand 01297 33122
Cashmoor House, Cashmoor, Dorset
A substantial country property dating back to the 17th Century was formerly run as a successful Bed & Breakfast business. Situated in the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape, the property lies between Salisbury and Blandford, in 5.17 acres, with a further 1.7 acres with stream frontage available by separate negotiation. The property has potential as a business or as a residential dwelling, and is for sale by auction on 20 June.
Guide £695,000. Meredith Holmes 01258 452670.
For further details on these properties, or to discuss the sale or purchase of all property types, please do contact our experienced agents in your nearest office.