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Dukes Folly Hotel, 11 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1LS

£1,380,000

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Christie & Co, Hotels
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Key features

  • 22 en suite bedrooms
  • Y/E 2024 turnover over £400,000
  • 2 bedroom self contained cottage
  • 60+ cover sun terrace
  • Lift to all floors
  • Popular coastal destination. Energy Rating C
  • Christie & Co Ref: 5646816

Description

Location

The Dukes Folly Hotel is located on Dukes Street, Southport – around the corner from the vibrant Lord Street, with easy access to Victoria Park, Marina Lake and the seashore. With excellent transport links to Liverpool, Preston and Manchester the hotel is easily accessible. A popular golfing destination, the 2026 Open is due to take place in Southport, attracting substantial footfall.

Internal Details

There is a modern 30+ cover conservatory, 30 cover bar and the option of another reception area for specific events. Food is currently served Wednesday-Sunday with an emphasis on evening meals and Sunday Lunch. Drinks are available seven days a week. The hotel operates 11 months of the year.

A sauna room, currently used for storage, and a manager’s room also feature.

Letting Accommodation

A 22 en-suite bedroom hotel, with lift access, comprising:

External Details

The 60+ cover sun terrace sits to the front of the property and opens out from the bar/conservatory area. Though the hotel does not provide parking spaces, ample parking is available across the road in a public car park.

Owner's Accommodation

A two bedroom self-contained cottage sits to the rear of the plot and remains on a separate title. The cottage is to be included in the sale. The cottage benefits from individual access and a kitchen/living area.

The Opportunity

A sizeable 22-bedroom hotel, operated efficiently by the owners over their 12-year tenure, but with the potential to increase revenues and profits by increasing occupancy and expanding the food and beverage offering. Currently a lifestyle business, the reason for sale is retirement.

Staff

Currently, there are five full time staff members, and five part time staff members.

Trading Information

Trading information is available on request.

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Dukes Folly Hotel, 11 Duke Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1LS

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Southport Station0.5 miles
  • Birkdale Station0.7 miles
  • Meols Cop Station1.5 miles

About Christie & Co, Hotels

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