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Established Holiday Cottage Estate With Owner's Country Home For Sale

Cheadle, Staffordshire, UK
Asking Price:
£1 Furniture / Fixtures included
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

A rare opportunity to acquire an established holiday cottage business together with a substantial Grade II listed five-bedroom country farmhouse, set within approximately 3.5 acres in a beautiful rural location close to the Peak District.

The estate comprises six independent cottages in addition to the owners' farmhouse, providing an exceptional opportunity for purchasers seeking a lifestyle change combining a substantial family home with an established income-producing holiday accommodation business.

The cottages have historically achieved strong levels of bookings, with annual turnover typically around £80,000–£90,000 when operated predominantly as holiday accommodation. The business has been successfully run by the current owners as a lifestyle operation and offers considerable flexibility for future purchasers.

Four cottages are arranged around an attractive historic courtyard within a converted Grade II listed stone barn, with two further detached cottages elsewhere within the grounds. Together with the farmhouse, the estate provides seven independent dwellings and a total of 16 bedrooms.

The property enjoys a private rural setting with extensive gardens, grounds and parking, while being exceptionally well positioned for the area's established tourism market. The Peak District and other popular local attractions are all within easy reach.

The combination of substantial owner's accommodation, six separate cottages and an established trading history makes this an unusual opportunity for a couple or family seeking to acquire both a beautiful country home and a ready-established holiday accommodation business.

The estate also offers considerable flexibility for multi-generational living or a combination of holiday and longer-term letting, subject to any necessary consents.

The sale is being offered due to the owners' retirement.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

Substantial detached Grade II listed five-bedroom country farmhouse providing impressive owners' accommodation within the estate.

The farmhouse offers spacious family accommodation with considerable historic character, including a sitting room with inglenook fireplace, dining room, snug/study, breakfast kitchen, laundry, shower room, cellar, five bedrooms including principal bedroom with en-suite, and additional attic rooms.

The house has its own private gardens and enjoys attractive views across the surrounding countryside, while being conveniently positioned alongside the holiday cottage operation.

Location:

The business occupies an attractive rural position in the Churnet Valley in the Staffordshire Moorlands, close to the Peak District and within easy reach of several of the region's major visitor attractions.

Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and the Churnet Valley Railway are all within approximately 15 minutes, with the Peak District National Park also close by. The location provides an excellent base for walking, cycling, family attractions and exploring the wider Staffordshire and Derbyshire countryside.

Despite its peaceful rural setting, the estate is readily accessible, with the towns of Leek and Cheadle nearby and good road connections to the wider Midlands.

Premises Details:

An impressive historic courtyard estate extending to approximately 3.5 acres and comprising seven independent dwellings.

The owners' accommodation is a substantial detached Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse with extensive character, private gardens and views across the surrounding countryside.

The holiday accommodation comprises six self-contained cottages providing 11 bedrooms in total. Four cottages occupy a beautifully converted Grade II listed traditional stone barn arranged around the central courtyard, with a further two detached cottages within the estate.

The property also includes additional traditional buildings, extensive gardens and grounds, ample guest parking, private driveway and ancillary areas, providing an unusually substantial freehold base from which to operate the business.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

Considerable potential exists for new owners to develop the business further.

The current owners have operated the cottages primarily as a lifestyle business, and a purchaser wishing to take a more commercially focused approach could explore increased year-round occupancy, enhanced direct marketing, group bookings, premium packages and further development of the estate's online presence.

The combination of six cottages also creates opportunities for family gatherings, walking and cycling groups, celebrations and other multi-property bookings.

The estate includes additional buildings and grounds which may offer scope for complementary leisure, hospitality or other income-generating uses, subject to any necessary planning and regulatory consents.

Alternatively, the accommodation provides considerable flexibility for a combination of holiday letting, longer-term letting and multi-generational occupation.

Competition / Market:

The surrounding Peak District and Staffordshire Moorlands are established year-round tourism destinations and consequently contain a wide range of hotels, holiday cottages and other visitor accommodation.

The business differentiates itself through its unusual combination of six individual cottages within one attractive historic estate, substantial grounds and proximity to several major visitor attractions.

Historically, the cottages have achieved strong booking levels, demonstrating established demand for accommodation in the area.

Reasons for selling:

The owners are now looking to fully retire after successfully establishing and operating the holiday cottage business, creating an opportunity for new owners to continue and further develop the business.

Years established:
5

Other Information

Furniture / Fixtures value:
£60,000 - included in the asking price
Home based:
This business can be run from home