A Stunning Farm Holiday Cottage complex, together with a wedding venue, camping, glamping facilities, spanning 23 acres, numerous outbuildings and much more! This retreat offers: 5 x stone-built luxurious cottages, 2 B&B suites, stunning wedding barns, reception areas, bars, all nestled amongst 23 acres of private, beautiful countryside. This opportunity also includes many large outbuildings that could be repurposed, lovely lakes and a substantial owners’ farmhouse with unrivalled countryside views. This successful owner-operated lifestyle business comes with a brigade of part-time and full-time staff who make the day-to-day running of the business a breeze. There are an additional 140 acres available by separate negotiation.
This multifaceted property is located near the much sought-after harbours of Looe and Polperro, two of Cornwall’s most popular, desirable and picturesque port towns, with the beautiful River Looe meandering its way through spectacular protected landscape and ending up there, with a fishing fleet and busy quay. The town has narrow winding streets with a large collection of retail boutiques, restaurants, cafes, bars and much more. Looe is ideally situated to access the A30 linking the cities of Plymouth and Exeter with its M5 motorway, International airport and nearby good rail links from Looe & Liskeard to London. Also nearby is the magical Talland Bay, a small and quiet cove with two beaches midway between Looe and Polperro with both vehicle and pedestrian access via the South West coast.
It might be the perfect move that will undoubtedly make you wish you had done this many years ago. Don’t be fooled that this lifestyle business will compromise your income, quite the contrary. It generates a high income and subsequent impressive net profit yet, provides ample time off for extensive travel. Full training/handover will be provided and the valuable support from a loyal brigade of local staff. Actual trading accounts will be made available following a successful formal viewing.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Holiday Cottages x 5
MEADOW BARN
A sumptuously appointed barn conversion of classic Cornish granite, Meadow Barn brims with character and offers a lovely retreat for two. Light floods the building, giving a relaxed and sunny atmosphere that will lift your spirits, whatever the time of year. with a private deck view of the lakes & orchard.
ACORN
Acorn is spacious and airy; the original vaulted ceiling now incorporates Velux skylights that drench the room in daylight (and can be blacked out at night), along with exposed beams.
GRANARY
The Granary was created by the tasteful conversion of the upper level of one of our ancient granite barns. This building was used for many years as a store for sacks of cereals and was so big that the other half of this huge space became The Hayloft.
HAYLOFT
Hayloft, with its spacious double bed and comfortable sofas, was created by a sensitive conversion of the upper level of one of our ancient granite barns. This building was used for many years as a store for sacks of cereals and was so big that the other half of this huge space became The Granary.
COURTYARD
The Courtyard Suite is located in a classic granite barn conversion separate from the main farmhouse and with its own entrance. It is rich in character and original features. This former stone cart house overlooks the traditional courtyard area, with its picturesque cluster of classic Cornish granite barns.
Luxury en-suite bedrooms x 2
WILLOW
A sumptuous and contemporary Willow Room retains a distinctly traditional feel and overlooks the gardens and Lake Meadows, making it impossible not to thoroughly relax here.
WISTERIA
Wisteria is a delightful Twin-bedded room, full of original character, a traditional kidney-shaped dressing table and a stunning window seat overlooking The Lake Meadow.
WEDDING BARNS & VENUE
The new style wedding license allows for wedding ceremonies to take place on the whole property and land. including a premises licence to allow for alcohol & food to be served, along with an entertainment licence.
THE LINHAY
The main barn, 'The Linhay,' is centred around the most gorgeous courtyard. The building is L-shaped, two-store and has been restored with its oak-beamed vaulted ceiling together with a galleried landing.
It is licensed for wedding ceremonies with a capacity for up to 150 people and up to 250 for reception guests. Externally, to the front of The Linhay is a marquee which contains a second drinks bar.
At ground floor level, adjacent to the main dining area within separate rooms, there are a cloakroom, toilets and a storeroom. At the other end, there is a separate fully equipped commercial kitchen, to the rear of which is a climate-controlled drinks cellar.
MOWHAY
At one end of the galleried landing is a bar and at the other end is 'Mowhay Barn' with an exposed wood boarded floor. 'Mowhay Barn' is licensed for wedding ceremonies for up to 150 people.
THE LIBRARY
Another section within the converted barn is known as The Library which is licensed for wedding ceremonies hosting up to 48 people and is also used as a dining room, meeting room, or event space.
OWENRS' ACCOMMODATION
A substantial 4 bedroom farmhouse with many reception rooms, front court yard and a terrace to the rear leading out to gardens.
OFFICE BUILDING
Attached to The Linhay, within a section of original two-story barn, there are good sized offices with a kitchenette at first floor level with general storage area beneath and adjacent three bay workshop building.
THE FARM OUTBUILDINGS
Cattle Shed
22.5m x 9m
Open to the front and built of galvanized steel frames with concrete block walls to the rear and sides.
Cattle Shed
28.5m x 22.5m
This is built of reinforced concrete stanchions with wooden roof trusses, concrete block walls to the sides.
Sheep Shed
18m x 12m
This building is built of galvanized steel portal frames with concrete block walls to the sides and is currently used as an apple juice pressing and processing unit, is serviced by hot water, water treatment equipment.
Biomass Shed
24m x 18m
This shed is built of steel portal frames with reinforced concrete panels to the sides. This building houses an HDG Bavaria Gmbh Type HGG compact 199kw biomass boiler. The system provides heating for the farmhouse, holiday lets, wedding barn and offices. The payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive continue until 30th June 2034, returning approximately £20,000 per annum.
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM
The farm provides a 29.75kw solar electricity producing system with 109 photovoltaic panels fitted to the roof of the general purpose and biomass shed has the benefit of a Feed-In Tariff contract which commenced on 1st April 2014
OUTSIDE and LAND
The whole complex sits on approx. 23 acres of grounds. Surrounding the property are lovely gardens/fields which the customers can enjoy together with woodland with walks, lakes, BBQ area & seating for the customers to unwind and enjoy the spectacular views. There are ample parking facilities for all the guests together with 4 x EV charging facility.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All trade fixtures and fittings except for our vendor’s private inventory will be included in this sale. A full inventory will be provided prior to the exchange of contracts.
All stock will be sold at valuation on completion. No testing of these fixtures or any appliance has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
SERVICES
Main’s water, private sewage, electricity, and superfast broadband are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
BUSINESS RATES
Please make enquiries on the local valuation website (VOA) at www.voa.gov.uk (currently the property is fully exempt from business rates because of small business rates relief) www.voa.gov.uk
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWINGS
All viewings and enquiries are to be made
