Hostel for sale in Penzance

This property is marketed by:
Sidney Phillips

VIEWING DAY THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 2024

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS BY FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2024

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Description

A NEW AND EXCITING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

YHA (Youth Hostel Association) have an established network of hostels across England and Wales operated by in-house YHA managers and independent business owners under the Franchising scheme.   Financially strong, YHA generates in excess of £50m turnover and competes favourably as a provider of affordable accommodation appealing to independent travellers, families and groups. 

YHA continually invests to raise its already world class standards, the result of which has pushed YHA to No 1 in the world. Investment in digital marketing and the online booking system ensures YHA Hostels are accessible from anywhere improving global reach to international customers and streamline the booking process. Run on social enterprise principles with hostels uniquely located YHA’s success enables it to deliver its charitable objectives.

Location

YHA Lands End is their westernmost hostel, tucked away in the Cornish countryside about 1 mile from the Coast with views to the sea. A 15 minute walk will take you to the nearest beach at Porth Nanven, where walkers can join the South West Coastal Path. The hostel is located in the Cot Valley, just outside the town of St Just in West Penwirth in the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town has a population of circa 4,800 and close to the well known holiday destinations of Sennen Cove (5 miles) and St Ives (12 miles). 

The Lands End landmark, for which the hostel is named after is approximately 5 miles to the south and has year round tourism for it being the most westerly point on mainland England.

YHA Lands End occupies a two storey property with a rendered finish. The main building has a pitched slate roof. . There is an outbuilding which is a single storey building with a rendered finish under a flat roof. The plot is approximately 3 acres.

Property

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

BASEMENT

DRYING ROOM and 3 large storerooms. Unused WC

MANAGER’S FLAT

Detached building comprising 2 double BEDROOM, LOUNGE/DINER, domestic KITCHEN, BATHROOM and private GARDEN. 

EXTERNAL

Extensive gardens and camping area. CAR PARK for approximately 10 vehicles. SERVICE YARD. Outbuilding that comprises of BIKE STORE and the CAMPING FACILITIES, including two WCs and two shower rooms.