£850,000
Land for saleSouth Marine Drive, Bridlington, East Riding Of Yorkshire YO15
11 beds
About this property
Established 11-bedroom seafront hotel
Prominent South Marine Drive position overlooking Bridlington’s South Bay Popular seven-day carvery with established local and tourist trade
Bar facilities providing an additional income streamAttractive Edwardian property dating back to 1908
Character features including stained glass and sweeping staircase
Refurbished and improved, with investment in kitchen and catering facilities
Separate two-bedroom owner’s or manager’s accommodation
Profitable trading business with accounts available
Excellent online reputation and panoramic sea views from selected bedrooms
Seacourt Hotel, South Marine Drive, Bridlington – Established Seafront Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
11 Letting Bedrooms | Six Sea View Rooms | 80-Cover Restaurant | Seven-Day Carvery | Public Bar | Profitable Staff-Run Business | Owner's Accommodation
An excellent opportunity to acquire the Seacourt Hotel, a well-established and profitable hospitality business occupying a prominent seafront position on South Marine Drive, overlooking Bridlington's picturesque South Bay. Combining hotel accommodation, a popular public bar and restaurant operation, together with separate owner's accommodation, this substantial property presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced hotelier, restaurateur or publican.
Dating back to 1908, this attractive Edwardian property offers a wealth of character and charm, with original features including decorative tiled flooring, wood panelling, stained glass and an impressive sweeping staircase. Ideally positioned just a short distance from Bridlington Spa and overlooking the town's popular South Beach, the hotel enjoys panoramic coastal views and an excellent location for attracting both holidaymakers and local customers.
Acquired by a local Bridlington businessman several years ago, the hotel has undergone a programme of improvements, with particular investment directed towards the kitchen, restaurant and catering facilities. Reopening in March 2023 following refurbishment, the business has successfully developed its food and beverage offering alongside its established hotel accommodation.
The Seacourt comprises 11 well-appointed letting bedrooms, nine of which benefit from en-suite facilities, with six rooms enjoying attractive sea views across Bridlington's coastline. The accommodation is maintained to a good standard throughout, with the hotel continuing to provide a full breakfast service for resident guests.
A particularly attractive feature of the business is its established restaurant and carvery operation, currently trading seven days a week and enjoying strong support from local residents and visitors alike. The restaurant provides seating for approximately 80 customers, with additional external seating offering further capacity during favourable weather.
The catering facilities have benefited from considerable investment and include a fully equipped modern commercial kitchen, walk-in chiller and associated preparation and storage areas. The property also benefits from a fully fitted public bar, restaurant facilities and a cellar room, providing the infrastructure required to support a substantial food and beverage operation.
The hotel enjoys an excellent reputation, reflected in its TripAdvisor rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 317 reviews, together with recognition through a 2026 Travellers' Choice Award (as reported October 2026).
The Seacourt is an established, profitable and predominantly staff-run business, with recent trading accounts available for inspection by genuinely interested parties. This presents an attractive opportunity for an incoming purchaser to acquire an operational hospitality business with an existing team in place, whilst offering the flexibility for an owner-operator to become more directly involved and further develop the operation.
Currently trading as a hotel and seven-day carvery restaurant, the existing facilities offer considerable versatility, allowing a purchaser to continue the established operation or introduce an alternative dining concept to suit their own experience and ambitions.
Of particular interest is the established accommodation trade, £250,000 in annual room revenue is generated by the hotel. This provides a substantial existing revenue stream to complement and support the restaurant and bar operation, offering an incoming purchaser an established trading platform from which to further develop the business.
Attached to the main hotel is a self-contained two-bedroom flat, ideally suited to an owner or manager seeking convenient accommodation on site. Alternatively, the flat offers potential for additional income, subject to any necessary consents and requirements.
With its established accommodation income, extensive catering facilities, existing customer base and staff-led operation, there is considerable scope to build upon the current business, particularly for an enthusiastic owner-operator looking to develop the food, beverage and hospitality offering further.
Ideally positioned opposite Bridlington's South Beach and within easy reach of Bridlington Spa, the harbour and town centre, the Seacourt Hotel benefits from a highly attractive coastal setting popular with tourists and local residents throughout the year.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the property's character, location, extensive facilities and trading potential.
Current Rateable Value: £8,100
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