Youth hostel for sale in Helston

This property is marketed by:
Sidney Phillips

VIEWING DAY WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2024

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS BY FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2024

Details

Key Features

38 Bed Hostel in picturesque Cornwall fishing village

Located at the top of a hill with fantastic sea views

Victorian country house converted from a hotel

Well Appointed Communal Kitchen & Lounge Areas

Ideal base for coastal walkers & tourists

Plot circa 1 acre with orchard Campsite

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

The hostel is situated on raised elevations on the western side of the picturesque fishing village of Coverack, located on the Lizard Peninsula. The village is home to a beautiful beach, quaint harbour and many local businesses. The local area is a centre for water sports, particularly wind surfing, sailing and diving. The nearby rocks known as ‘the Manacles’ have been the site of many shipwrecks and as a consequence are now a favourite diving destination. The South West Coastal Path also runs through the village. Coverack is situated about 12 miles south east from the town of Helston which has a population of circa 11,000. 

YHA Coverack occupies a Victorian country house that was previously a hotel has panoramic sea views overlooking Perprean Cove and Chynhalls Point. It is a detached three storey property with a pebble dash rendered finished under a pitched tiled roof. The plot size is approximately 1.1 acres.

Property

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

MANAGER’S FLAT

Self-contained Managers flat comprising of, a LOUNGE KITCHENETTE DINER, BATHROOM and two single BEDROOMS.

EXTERNAL

CAMPING FACILITIES OUTBUILDING comprising;

Another condemned outbuilding, known as the old potting shed has not been used in many years.