Sunny Lodge Guest House, 85 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QL

Sunny Lodge Guest House is a well‑established and attractively presented coastal hospitality business offering an excellent trading layout and spacious owner accommodation. The property is arranged over three floors and is configured to provide 10 well‑appointed letting bedrooms, catering to a mix of short‑stay leisure and business guests.

Guest accommodation is thoughtfully distributed throughout the building, allowing for efficient operation and a sense of privacy for visitors. The layout supports a practical flow for day‑to‑day management while retaining the character and charm expected of a traditional seaside guest house.

A particular highlight of Sunny Lodge is the modern three‑bedroom owner’s apartment, located on the lower ground floor. This private accommodation provides generous living space, offering a clear separation between business and personal use. The apartment is well suited for owner‑occupiers and could also present alternative options for management or staff accommodation, subject to requirements.

Folkestone is renowned for its attractive coastline, the distinctive Harbour Arm, and the wide green spaces of The Leas, all of which are within easy reach. The town offers a strong mix of leisure, dining and cultural attractions, making it a popular destination with both leisure and business visitors throughout the year.

The location is exceptionally well connected. Folkestone provides mainline rail services, including High Speed connections to London St Pancras, and direct road access via the M20, linking easily to the wider motorway network. The Eurotunnel terminal is nearby, and the Port of Dover and Channel crossings are readily accessible, further enhancing the area’s appeal to domestic and international guests.

This combination of coastal charm, excellent transport links and year‑round visitor demand makes Sunny Lodge Guest House a highly attractive proposition in a strong and established hospitality location.

The main building at Sunny Lodge Guest House is arranged over three floors and provides well‑configured guest accommodation throughout. The ground floor comprises two letting bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, guest cloakroom, and a spacious entrance hall, creating a welcoming arrival point for guests.

The upper two floors are dedicated to the remaining letting accommodation, with guest bedrooms arranged to maximise capacity and operational efficiency, supporting the property’s use as a well‑established guest house.

All trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale and our clients will provide a trade inventory.

The hotel has 10 guest bedrooms with a selection of doubles and family rooms.

Importantly for a centrally positioned property, Sunny Lodge Guest House benefits from on‑site parking and a private garden.

Sunny Lodge Guest House, Folkestone benefits from a versatile lower ground floor three‑bedroom owner’s apartment, offering excellent flexibility for owners and operators alike. The accommodation comprises three well‑proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en‑suite, together with a separate main bathroom, making it well suited for comfortable long‑term occupation.

The apartment enjoys direct access from the lounge to a private, landscaped courtyard garden, providing an attractive and secluded outdoor space rarely found with guest house accommodation.

This self‑contained apartment lends itself to a variety of uses and could serve as owner’s accommodation, staff accommodation, or alternatively be let independently to generate additional income, enhancing the overall investment appeal of the property.

This asset presents an attractive and flexible acquisition opportunity, appealing to owner‑operators, investors, and those seeking blended commercial and residential use. The property currently provides 10 well‑appointed letting bedrooms within the main guest house, together with a self‑contained three‑bedroom lower ground floor apartment.

The business is available to be purchased as a whole, or as a standalone hotel operation, offering flexibility at the point of acquisition. The three‑bedroom apartment, which is nearing completion of separation works, will be held on a separate title and lease, allowing it to be excluded or retained depending on purchaser requirements.

Asking price of £900,000 – includes the 10‑bedroom guest house business together with the three‑bedroom apartment.

Asking price of £650,000 – includes only the hotel element, comprising the 10 letting bedrooms, with the apartment excluded.

This arrangement allows a purchaser to acquire a straightforward trading hotel, while retaining the option to incorporate the apartment for owner occupation, staff accommodation, or separate rental income, or alternatively to acquire the hotel business alone at a reduced capital outlay.

Whether retained as a profitable hospitality business or repositioned for residential redevelopment, Sunny Lodge Guest House offers purchasers a choice of clearly defined strategies with strong underlying fundamentals.

This property is held freehold.

Current rateable value (1 April 2026 to present): £5,700.