LOCATION
Weybread Lakes is situated on a country lane on the edge of the village of Weybread, North Suffolk. It is well placed for holiday visitors being within easy driving distance of the Suffolk Coast (Southwold 20 miles) and the Broads National Park. Harleston 2.5 miles, Diss 12 miles, Norwich 22 miles.
DESCRIPTION
Profitable holiday accommodation and fishery business set in 12.7 acres with 5 high specification Lodges, Carp Lake, 5-bedroom family house, 3-bedroom annex and planning permission for a further dwelling.
MILL LANE FARM HOUSE
A period property of timber construction under part tile and part thatched roof overlooking the carp lake and having its own gardens.
ANNEXE
Converted traditional barn of timber construction under a pantile roof, the annex is located adjacent to Mill Farm House.
CARP FISHERY
The lake extends to 2.2 acres (0.9 ha) with an average depth of 10 ft and 9 purpose built pegs.
The lake has approximately 200 double figure carp with 30 in excess of 30lbs and several over 40lbs as well as the benefit of otter fencing and aeration.
The lake is currently managed on a day ticket basis with visiting anglers parking adjacent to the facilities building.
WEYBREAD LAKE LODGES
5 high specification lakeside lodges positioned around a separate fishing lake extending to approximately 0.7 acres (0.28 ha).
Each lodge has its own landscaped plot with the development now benefiting from historic landscaping and numerous wildlife. The lodge site has the benefit of its own internal access road serviceing all the lodges.
PADDOCK
To the north of the carp lake is a grass paddock and woodland spinney extending to approximately 2.4 acres (1 ha). There may be potential for additional holiday accommodation being developed on this land subject to planning.
FACILITIES
The property has the benefit of two well maintained single storey buildings offering a combination of storage, workshop, gym and staff room.
BARN WITH RESIDENTIAL PLANNING PERMISSION
A former poultry building with the benefit of planning permission under Class Q of the Town & Country Planning Order 2015 reference DC/24/02956. The current consent proposes the conversion to provide ground floor accommodation with an open plan kitchen, dining/sitting room, 4-bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a utility.
THE BUSINESS
Weybread Lodges is operated entirely through Hoseasons and the carp lake through Catch. It is a thriving and profitable business. For the financial year ending 31st December 2025 the business turned over approximately £276,000 plus VAT.
A new owner could change the current business model to managing the lodges in-house.
SERVICES
Mains electricity (3-phase) with separate supplies to Mill Farm House, Annex and Lodges.
Mains water with separate supplies to Mill Farm House, Annex and Lodges. Separate supply to the building plot
Oil fired central heating - Mill Farm House Oil fired central heating - Annex
LPG heating – Lodges
OUTGOINGS
Mill Farm House Council Tax Band G
Annex – Council Tax Band E
Weybread Lodges Rateable value £3,300
WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
Website and Social Media https://www.gocatch.fish/profile/ d99c5506-b8e3-4cac-a7da-75d0b628990e
https://www.facebook.com/ weybreadcarpfishery
https://www.hoseasons.co.uk/ accom/weybread-lakes-accom-weyb?PPSPOS=3
