Luxury Lodge Business In Norfolk For Sale

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Situated on a quiet road in a pretty village the business is well placed for holiday visitors being within easy driving distance of the Heritage coast (Wells 20 miles & Cromer 25 miles) and Norwich (21 miles). Local attractions include Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, the Mid Norfolk Railway with its popular steam trains, and walks on Beetley and Hoe Meadows.

In the village, there is a Thai restaurant and pub. The A47 and the market town of Dereham (3.5 miles), known as the “heart of Norfolk” are to the south. Dereham offers a wide range of amenities, including a Tesco supermarket, shops, banks, a health center, dentists, golf, and sports clubs.

Norwich provides even more extensive facilities, notable schools, and numerous recreational and cultural interests. The Broads are within striking distance. The mainline station at Wymondham links to London, whilst the A11 provides connections to the M11 and further afield.

Premises Details:

The lodges are primarily let by Hoseasons for 12 months of the year in their Bouja collection
and have a 5/5 feefoo review rating. In 2024 the vendor started taking direct bookings
using a new website and Anytime which has enabled them to capitalise on repeat bookings
and also reduce commissions. Each lodges is superbly maintained and stylishly furnished and decorated with an external hot tub and large deck area. All but 1 have air source heating. Net turnover to year ended June 2023 was £310,654 including shop sales which is well supported by locals and guests.

PLANNING/LICENCING
In 2018 planning permission ref 3PL/2017/1074/F was granted for the installation of 15no. holiday lodges, 1 lodge to form reception, shop, toilet/changing facilities,
childrens play area, wildflower meadow & associated landscaping. The site license
issued by Breckland coucil follows the planning permission conditions.
The occupancy conditions as follows: (a) The use shall be to provide holiday accommodation only and shall not be used as permanent unrestricted accommodation or as a sole or primary place of residence. b) No individual(s) Families or Groups shall occupy the holiday ccommodation for more than one calendar month consecutively and shall not return within the following calendar month, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning. (c) A register of lettings, occupation and advertising shall be maintained at all times.

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

With extant consent for 8 additional lodges, there is great scope to grow the business and establish a sales operation. The reception/shop lodge might be easily adapted to provide managers accommodation subject to the necessary planning consents. In 2018 planning permission was granted for the installation of 15no. holiday lodges, 1 lodge to form reception, shop, toilet/changing facilities, children's play area, wildflower meadow & associated landscaping.

Trading hours:

12 month license

Years established:

2019

Other Information

Home based:

This business can be run from home.