Summary - ALBERT COTTAGE, YORK AVENUE PO32 6BD
10 bed 10 bath Hotel
Large grounds, event-ready and turnkey for experienced operators.
10 individually styled en-suite bedrooms with period features
A rare freehold opportunity: an impressive 10-bedroom boutique hotel set in approximately 2.8 acres with strong event credentials and direct historical links to Osborne House. The property combines grand Victorian/Georgian architecture, high ceilings and original features with operational restaurant, bars and extensive outdoor terraces suitable for weddings and large functions.
The business is offered as a turnkey operation with fully equipped commercial kitchen, licences and an established events trade. Grounds include a detached two-bedroom Indian Summer House and expansive lawns planted in Prince Albert’s era — ideal for outdoor events and further revenue streams. Immediate practical benefits include parking for around 50 cars and easy access to ferry links at East Cowes.
Buyers should note material constraints: the building is Grade II listed, which will complicate alterations and expansion and require listed building consent for many changes. The surrounding area is classed as very deprived, which may affect staffing, local demand patterns and grant eligibility. The hotel has been subject to ongoing restoration, so further maintenance and conservation work should be anticipated.
This asset suits an experienced hotel operator or investor who values provenance, large flexible grounds and events income. With careful investment and the necessary conservation approvals, there is scope to enhance accommodation, add spa or premium facilities and grow revenue through larger-scale events — all subject to planning and listed-building consents.
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