Shillingford St. George, Exeter

A very successful and profitable luxury lodge business with further potential within beautiful country surroundings and enjoying excellent access to Exeter city, major road and rail networks, as well as the South Devon coastline.

Introduction - A very successful and profitable premium holiday lodge business specialising in luxury holidays and short breaks, with particular emphasis on quality accommodation amongst beautiful surroundings. For sale as a going concern with strong forward bookings, the property also has potential for expansion, subject to the necessary consents.

Superbly situated, the property attracts mainly couples or small groups of friends on luxury short breaks. With the three lakes providing not just an attractive outlook but also fishing for those who want it.

Devon has always been a destination for holidays and short breaks, due to its beautiful unspoilt landscape and stunning coastline. However, Exeter’s prominence within the UK and internationally, has only grown in recent decades, with its excellent blend of history, culture, business friendly environment, top-ranked university and natural attractions such as the River Exe, canal and estuary. Indeed, the excellent links to the nearby coast, being just 12 miles, really combines all the attributes of a location with excellent future prospects and potential as a sought after leisure destination.

Situation - The property lies just outside the village of Shillingford St George, which is at the foot of Haldon Hill, just 4 miles from Exeter city centre and St David’s train station. Unusually for such convenience, the property sits in a peaceful valley, tucked away with surrounding countryside enjoying the best of both worlds and almost unique accessibility for guests. The A30 can be accessed just 2.5 miles away, which links to the M5 at Exeter. There are a wide range of local attractions and leisure destinations close by, with Haldon Forest Park just 3 miles, as well as the Exe River Valley Park. Both offer traffic-free walking and cycling amongst beautiful surroundings. The Exe Estuary offers sailing opportunities as well as many charming villages down to the coast at Exmouth and Dawlish.

The Accommodation - The first two lodges were built in 2010 around the original fishing lakes and the site has been a real labour of love for the owners since. With an eye for detail and quality, all the now six units, provide 5 star accommodation with the last one completed in 2022. Each is positioned making the most of the beautiful lake views as well as privacy from each other. They also all enjoy a private hot tub as well as centrally supplied biomass hot water and heating, with the addition of cosy wood burners. They provide much larger than average room sizes as well as most of them having all en-suite bedrooms. In particular, the most recent lodge, was constructed to a more contemporary style with impressive rooms and highly luxurious facilities making it a simply stunning property
attracting great returns.

The Business - Established in 2010, the business has been growing ever since. The site is well marketed with a great owners’ website and social media presence, with over 6,000 followers on Facebook
and Instagram, all providing a platform for the majority of bookings being direct. The remainder are generated by selected agent involvement and a high level of repeat bookings, the whole
generating very high occupancy levels.

While the site is run very successfully, further units could be considered, subject to the required permission. Further considerations could also be given to group bookings as well as events and
weddings, in particular. Further information can be seen on the business website, please contact Stags for details. Accounts can be made available to bona fide interested parties after a viewing.

Grounds, Lakes And Land - Extending to around 6 acres, the well manicured grounds provide ample parking for guests and staff as well as wide open spaces to walk and take in the views over the lakes and countryside beyond. The three lakes are well stocked with a range of fish, providing excellent fishing for guests, if required. The surrounding grounds and trees have been well nurtured to provide the classic parkland feel.

Services - Mains electric and water plus an additional private water supply. Private drainage.
An off-site biomass boiler provides metered hot water for the whole site.

Local Authority - Teignbridge District Council


Outgoings - Business Rateable Value £28,000

Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways, in particular a footpath runs into the northern edge of the site, but shortly runs to a dead-end.

Directions - Following the M5 southbound from Bristol, at the end of the M5 the road splits and becomes the A30 and A38. Follow the A38 for Plymouth/Torquay (righthand lanes). After 1.5 miles take the exit for Kennford/Kenn. On slip road immediately turn left and drive down through the village of Kennford. Pass Partridge Cycle Shop on the left, go over the A38, pass Taverners Farm Shop on the right, after approximately 1 mile enter the hamlet of Clapham. Stay on the same road following signs for Shillingford (sharp righthand bend). After approximately ½ a mile you will find the property on the left-hand side.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags Holiday Complexes Department on

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.