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Porthcawl, Wales

OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £65,000

Plus Stock at Valuation (SAV)

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

An opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded independent coffee shop positioned within the thriving coastal town of Porthcawl, South Wales. Operating from attractive leasehold premises, the business has built an excellent reputation for its relaxed surf-inspired atmosphere, specialist gluten-free food offering, and loyal repeat customer base.

Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop has become a popular destination for both local residents and visiting tourists, benefiting from a distinctive brand identity, strong community following, and an enviable position within one of South Wales’ best-known seaside locations.

The business offers an appealing blend of lifestyle and hospitality trading, combining quality coffee, food service, and licensed premises with indoor and outdoor seating areas. The café is currently owner-operated with low staffing overheads, creating an excellent opportunity for hands-on operators or hospitality couples seeking a profitable and enjoyable business within a desirable coastal setting.

The business presently trades primarily during daytime hours only, creating substantial opportunities for growth through evening opening, expanded alcohol sales, live entertainment, themed events, and wider tourism-focused marketing.

LOCATION

The business occupies a well-positioned premises at:

15 Well Street
Porthcawl
Mid Glamorgan
Wales
CF36 3BE

Porthcawl is one of South Wales’ most popular seaside destinations, attracting strong year-round trade from residents, tourists, surfers, walkers, and holiday visitors. The town benefits from excellent transport connectivity, a thriving independent hospitality scene, and a strong coastal tourism market.

The premises benefit from:

High levels of seasonal visitor footfall
Strong local repeat custom
Excellent visibility within the town centre
Nearby retail and hospitality operators
Strong coastal and surfing culture
Year-round tourism appeal
The business’s surf-inspired branding and relaxed atmosphere complement the surrounding coastal environment exceptionally well.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop offers substantial future growth potential for an incoming purchaser.

Current opportunities include:

Extending opening hours
Introducing evening dining
Increased alcohol-led revenue
Live music and entertainment evenings
Beer garden events
Tourism-focused promotions
Expansion of gluten-free and vegan ranges
Delivery platform integration
Event hosting and private bookings
Enhanced digital marketing activity
Merchandise and branded product sales
The business currently operates below full trading capacity, allowing a purchaser to increase revenues without requiring major capital investment.

TENURE & TERMS

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Remaining: Approximately 6 years
Rent: Approximately £625 per month

The relatively low rental overhead is considered highly attractive for a hospitality business within a coastal trading location of this nature.

STAFFING

The business is currently owner-operated by the two vendors with no employed staff members.

This flexible structure would suit:

Owner-operators
Hospitality couples
Lifestyle business buyers
Existing café operators
Investors seeking a manageable hospitality asset
There remains clear operational scalability through staff recruitment and extended trading hours.

FIXTURES, FITTINGS & ASSETS

The business is being sold inclusive of goodwill, fixtures, fittings, and operational equipment required to continue immediate trading.

Key features include:

Commercial coffee machine
Surf-themed café fit out
Seating for approximately 26 customers internally
External beer garden seating for approximately 20 customers
Alcohol licence
Commercial kitchen equipment
Established branding and goodwill
Relaxed independent café atmosphere
The premises are presented to a strong standard throughout and offer a genuine turnkey opportunity.

REPUTATION & CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

Dancing Turtle Coffee Shop has developed a strong reputation locally for its atmosphere, customer service, gluten-free offering, and quality homemade food and cakes.

The business benefits from highly positive online reviews and strong customer loyalty, with reviewers regularly highlighting:

Friendly and welcoming owners
Excellent gluten-free and vegan options
Relaxed surfing-themed atmosphere
Quality homemade cakes and coffee
Attractive outdoor seating area
Strong community feel
Customers have described the business as:

“A little gem of a place”

and praised:

“Probably the best cappuccino in town”

The business also benefits from strong online ratings across multiple platforms, including Google reviews averaging approximately 4.7/5.

The café has built a particularly strong reputation within the gluten-free and coeliac community, creating an attractive niche position within the local market.

MARKETING & DIGITAL PRESENCE

The business maintains an active online presence through Facebook and benefits from strong word-of-mouth recommendations, repeat custom, and positive customer engagement online.

There remains significant opportunity to further increase turnover through:

Instagram marketing
TikTok content creation
Google optimisation and SEO
Tourism advertising
Online ordering platforms
Event promotion
Influencer collaborations
Alcohol and evening trade marketing
The business already possesses strong branding foundations and an attractive visual identity well suited to further digital expansion.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The business currently generates:

Annual turnover of approximately £87,000
Net profit of approximately £12,000
The owners additionally advise that the business generates approximately £18,000 per annum in further cash takings not currently reflected within the accounts.

The business benefits from:

Low staffing overheads
Strong local reputation
Coastal location
Alcohol licence
Outdoor seating
Loyal customer base
Lifestyle appeal
Gluten-free niche positioning
Significant future growth opportunities
The current figures are considered to represent only part of the business’s overall potential due to restricted trading hours and underutilisation of the licensed premises.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

Key strengths of the business include:

Established independent café brand
Attractive coastal trading location
Strong local and tourist customer base
Excellent online reputation
Gluten-free and vegan niche positioning
Alcohol licence
Indoor and outdoor seating
Lifestyle business appeal
Low overhead operational structure
Significant untapped growth potential
Turnkey trading opportunity

ASKING PRICE

OFFERS INVITED IN THE REGION OF £65,000

Plus Stock at Valuation (SAV)

This asking price reflects the business’s established reputation, attractive coastal location, loyal customer base, strong online reviews, distinctive branding, alcohol licence, low overhead structure, and future expansion opportunities.

NEXT STEPS

All enquiries are strictly confidential, and viewings will be arranged by appointment only.

Goodwins Business Brokers
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