DescriptionApplegarth Villa Hotel represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded luxury boutique hotel and restaurant in the centre of Windermere, one of the UK's premier hospitality destinations.
Comprising 15 individually designed guest bedrooms and suites, an award-winning restaurant, stylish lounge bar and extensive private parking, the property occupies a prominent position within the commercial heart of the Lake District. The business has been carefully developed to create a high-quality hospitality offering that combines strong guest appeal with proven trading performance.
Opportunities to acquire hospitality businesses of this quality and location in Windermere are increasingly uncommon, making Applegarth Villa an attractive proposition for owner operators, investors and established hotel groups seeking a premium foothold within the region.
LocationPositioned within easy walking distance of Windermere village centre and railway station, Applegarth Villa benefits from excellent accessibility together with proximity to the Lake District's most popular visitor destinations, including Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere.
Windermere is widely regarded as one of the UK's premier hospitality destinations, benefiting from year-round visitor demand, an international tourism profile and significant barriers to entry for new hotel development. This combination continues to support a strong and resilient trading environment for quality hospitality businesses.
Internal DetailsComplementing the accommodation is the highly attractive food and beverage operation centred around the elegant 44-cover Villa Restaurant.
The restaurant provides a bright and welcoming dining environment for both residents and non-residents and is supported by a commercial kitchen, attractive outdoor terrace and stylish lounge bar. Together, these facilities enhance the guest experience while generating valuable additional revenue streams.
The restaurant and bar operation offer significant potential for further growth through increased non-resident trade, local marketing initiatives, private dining events and enhanced utilisation throughout the year.
The Villa Bar & Lounge provides a sophisticated and relaxing setting, featuring character oak panelling, attractive stained-glass detailing, a feature fireplace and comfortable lounge seating, creating an atmosphere that complements the quality of the wider business.
Quality ThroughoutThe property has been continually improved and maintained by the current owners, creating a hotel presented to an excellent standard throughout and capable of supporting ongoing successful trading from day one.
The quality of the business has been recognised through a number of industry accolades, including:
• AA Rosette Award
• AA Breakfast Award
• AA Dinner Award
• Cumbria Tourism Guest Accommodation of the Year Finalist
• TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Recognition
Letting AccommodationThe hotel offers fifteen individually designed en-suite guest bedrooms and suites, each finished to a high standard and providing the quality, comfort and character expected by today's discerning leisure traveller.
The strength of the accommodation offering has enabled the hotel to establish a prominent position within Windermere's boutique hotel sector, generating high levels of repeat business and benefiting from excellent seasonal occupancy.
External DetailsThe property benefits from extensive private parking, attractive landscaped grounds and outdoor terrace areas for guests to enjoy.
These features further enhance the appeal of the hotel to both overnight visitors and restaurant customers whilst providing a valuable competitive advantage within the local market.
The OpportunityApplegarth Villa offers purchasers a compelling combination of quality, location and future potential. The business benefits from an established reputation, strong market positioning and a diversified income stream generated through luxury accommodation and an established restaurant and bar operation. At the same time, opportunities remain to further enhance performance through increased restaurant utilisation, continued room-rate growth and the ongoing development of the hotel's strong regional profile.
Whether acquired as a lifestyle business, strategic investment or addition to an existing hospitality portfolio, Applegarth Villa represents a rare opportunity to secure a premium boutique hotel asset in one of the Lake District's most sought-after trading locations.
Trading InformationApplegarth Villa benefits from a proven trading history and a balanced income profile generated through luxury accommodation, food and beverage sales and ancillary revenues.
The business provides purchasers with an established platform from which to build upon the strong foundations already in place, while continuing to capitalise on the strength of the Windermere market.
