Ready to trade the 'daily grind' for a profitable lifestyle business? Seize this unique opportunity to own and run your own profitable glamping and family fishing complex in the heart of the Suffolk countryside.
This listing is for an established FREEHOLD 4-acre glamping and fishing business with proven profit and exceptional growth potential, located in a tranquil county wildlife area.
In all, the complex comprises 4+ acres of freehold land (independently valued prior to development at £250,000) with full permanent year-round planning permission for the 12 accommodation units and other facilities - including:
* Seven pods/cabins (including 2- and 3-bed lakeside pods)
* Three permanent bell tents (can be swapped for all season yurts or pods)
* A gypsy carriage
* Meadow/event/retreat space with additional sleeps-6 and sleeps-4 bell tents (rented under the 60-day rule)
* Two (linked) fishing lakes; otter-fenced and stocked with specimen-sized coarse fish - inc. crucians to 3 lbs. and carp to 40 lbs.
* Flush toilets & showers + additional compostable toilets
* ‘Field kitchen’ with hot and cold running water, fridge, etc.
* Parking for up to 12 vehicles.
The property benefits from mains water and an organic treatment plant but is **otherwise off-grid**. (Some pods benefit from independent solar power systems and night heaters; others currently utilise metered access to the site’s main solar system, which may continue to be shared, should you wish).
Main gate access is also shared with the owners’ residence and fishing tackle shop, which occupies an adjoining but legally independent plot. (This latter may also be available for sale subject to offers ITRO £210,000.)
The business itself has exciting capacity for expansion. Although already profitable, delivering £32k+ net profit from a +/-£75,000 turnover in the seven months that it was open in the period 2023-2024 (NOTE: in the remaining five months of this period, the site was closed for the completion of extensive development works), the glamping business is very much in its infancy, currently operating on just a 29% occupancy.
Most significantly, 73%+ of guests re-book multiple times, and most go on to recommend the complex to friends and family.
Projections suggest, with the right marketing, a turnover of £220,000 should be comfortably achievable, within the next three years.
Full training and managerial support are available as needed. But THIS IS TURNKEY BUSINESS, with all accommodation, equipment and other fixed assets (book value +/- £80,000) included.
The new owners will also capitalise on:
A strong social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
Proven subscription based website and online booking system - integrated with AirBnB, Booking.com, and, most recently, PitchUp.
A Google rating of 4.8/5* | 4.9/5* with Booking.com | SuperHost status with AirBnB.
Business is currently generated through a variety of marketing channels inc. social media, email marketing, SEO/PPC and selected OTAs (AirBnB, PitchUp and Booking.com).
And direct, commission-free (www and telephone) bookings currently exceed 65%.
For more information right away, please check out the Rum Bridge Glamping website, then drop us an email to arrange a site visit.
Note: prospective buyers must be in a position to complete within three-four months.
