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04258458
DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2024
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04258458
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A - small entities.
The financial statements have been delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The company has opted not to file the statement of income and retained earnings in accordance with provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
The notes on pages 2 to 9 form part of these financial statements.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Limited is a private company, limited by shares, domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales.
The address of its registered office is Sandford Springs, Wolverton, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5RT.
The address of the company's place of business is Dale Hill Golf Club, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7DQ.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Section 1A of Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the company's accounting policies.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are stated in pounds sterling and are rounded to the nearest whole £1, except where otherwise indicated.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
Having taken into account all available information about the Company’s trading prospects and cash flow requirements for 12 months from the date of approval of the financial statements, the directors consider that the Company is a going concern given the financial support of the ultimate parent company and ultimate shareholder.
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the company and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes.
Golf membership subscription income is recognised in the income statement in the accounting period in which they relate. Where income relates to future periods it is included in deferred income.
Joining fees are recognised on their receipt from new members.
Flexi-membership income is recognised when the the member uses the units they have pre-paid to play a round of golf. Units last for a period of 12 months after which they are written off to the income statement. Where units are unspent (and within the time limit) they are included within deferred income.
Bar, restaurant, shop and green fee income is recognised at the point of sale.
Hotel income is recognised once the guest has completed each night's stay.
Deposits taken for future events are held as a creditor and then released to income once the event has occurred.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Operating leases: the company as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
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Leasing and hire purchase
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Assets obtained under hire purchase contracts and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. Assets acquired by finance lease are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Assets acquired by hire purchase are depreciated over their useful lives. Finance leases are those where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charge allocated to future periods. The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the income statement so as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligation outstanding in each period.
Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.
Defined contribution pension plan
The company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the balance sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the company in independently administered funds.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
The company adds to the carrying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred, if the replacement part is expected to provide incremental future benefits to the company. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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Fixtures, fittings, equipment and machinery
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Straight line over 5 years
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Straight line over 5 years
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The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within 'other operating income' in the Statement of Income and Retained Earnings.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours.
Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other third parties and loans to related parties.
The average monthly number of employees, including directors, during the year was 81 (2023: 81).
The company has estimated losses of £2,999,701 (2023: £3,437,184) available for carry forward against future trading profits.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Fixtures, fittings, equipment & machinery
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Charge for the year on owned assets
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Charge for the year on financed assets
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The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Amounts owed by group undertakings
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Other taxation and social security
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Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
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Accruals and deferred income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
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Secured loans
Obligations under hire purchase contracts are secured against the assets on which the hire purchase contracts arise. The aggregate amount of secured debt at the year-end was £22,971 (2023: £45,084).
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Hire purchase and finance leases
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Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:
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Credited to profit or loss
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The deferred tax asset is made up as follows:
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Tax losses carried forward
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Financial commitments and guarantee
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A facility exists, dated 06 April 2018, in favour of the company's banker, which gives a cross guarantee to bank borrowings of group companies. The parties to the guarantee are Leaderboard Golf Holdings Limited, Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Limited, Leaderboard Golf Courses (Oxfordshire) Limited, Leaderboard Golf Courses (Sandford Springs) Limited, Leaderboard Golf Courses (Dale Hill) Limited, Leaderboard Golf Courses (Anaconda) Limited, The Oxfordshire Golf Club Limited, Sandford Springs Limited. As at the balance sheet date there were no bank borrowings by any of the aforementioned companies.
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DALE HILL HOTEL & GOLF LIMITED
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Commitments under operating leases
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At 31 December 2024 the company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
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Related party transactions
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The company uses the land and buildings of Leaderboard Golf Courses (Dale Hill) Limited, the immediate parent company, for no charge.
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The ultimate controlling party is P. Gibbons, a director of the company, by virtue of his 100% shareholding and directorship of the parent company, Leaderboard Golf Holdings Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom.
Leaderboard Golf Holdings Limited prepares group financial statements and copies can be obtained from Companies House, Cardiff, CF4 3UZ.
The auditors' report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 was unqualified.
The audit report was signed on 25 September 2025 by Matthew Neill BA (Hons) MA FCA (Senior statutory auditor) on behalf of S&W Partners Audit Limited.
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