Summary - THE CAPTAINS HOUSE, TORS ROAD EX35 6ET
1 bed 1 bath Guest House
Turn-key five-star B&B with terrace, parking and near-coast location.
Eight en-suite guest bedrooms plus two en-suite owners' bedrooms
A rare South West opportunity: a fully equipped, five-star riverside guesthouse with eight en-suite letting rooms plus two en-suite owners’ bedrooms. The property sits directly overlooking the East Lyn River, with a sunny south-facing terrace ideal for guest dining and a secure rear courtyard with a stone outbuilding. Parking for four to six cars and super-fast fibre make the business ready for modern bookings and direct online trading.
The house is offered freehold and largely set up for immediate trading as a B&B or holiday-let operation — all letting rooms are furnished and equipped with en-suite bathrooms, TVs and refreshment facilities. The ground floor includes traditional public rooms, a commercial-style utility area and a well-appointed kitchen, supporting higher occupancy and turnover. A separate barn/outbuilding provides storage and scope for additional accommodation conversion, subject to planning.
Important practical points are stated plainly: the building dates from 1893 and has traditional granite walls that likely lack modern insulation, the main heating is oil-fired with an EPC rating of D, and some updating may be needed to improve energy efficiency. The location is highly desirable for walkers and coastal visitors, a short walk from the harbour, beach and South West Coast Path — but the local area is classified as relatively deprived, which may influence staffing and seasonal demand patterns.
This is a solid purchase for an operator or investor seeking a turn-key coastal guesthouse with clear expansion potential. Owners who prioritise energy improvements and sympathetic refurbishment could enhance margins and year-round appeal while retaining the property’s strong period character and riverside setting.
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