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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 31 MARCH 2025













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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Kevin Fingleton 
Fionn MacCumhaill 




Company secretary
Kevin Fingleton



Registered number
06896634



Registered office
Beaches Hotel
Beach Road East

Prestatyn

LL19 7LG




Independent auditors
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors

89 Seaward St

Glasgow

G41 1HJ




Bankers
HSBC
82-84 High Street

Perth

PH1 5TH





 
CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 2
Directors' Report
 
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
 
5 - 8
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
9
Statement of Financial Position
 
10
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
11
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
12 - 25


 
CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Introduction
 
Castle Hotel (Windermere) Limited operates as two trading units, Fishers Hotel a 4 star hotel in Pitlochry, Scotland and Scotland's Spa Hotel also located in Pitlochry. 

Castle Hotel (Windermere) Limited has a 100% dormant company Castle Hotel Strathpeffer Ltd and owns 33% of The Hydropathic Hotel Pitlochry, a 4 star hotel operating in Pitlochry.

Business review
 
Business model
The business operates 2 hotels with over 200 bedrooms, and leisure facilities. We sell rooms and packages to the leisure market, corporates, FIT, groups operators, events and conferencing market as well as to the local market. We target each of these markets so as to have no reliance on one sector of the market to generate our sales and to allow each of the hotels to have a healthy and sustainable business mix.

Objectives
The Company is fully committed to the long term enhancement of shareholder value by
:- increasing sales and profitability;
- strategic maintenance and improvement to the properties;
- investing in modern sales systems;
- training and developing key staff and ensuring staff retention; so as to ensure the long term profitability and viability of the business

Strategy
The business growth strategy is focused on achieving volume and price growth targets and increasing profitability. To achieve this we have prepared a detailed sales and marketing plan to drive the business forward. This plan continues to be implemented and constantly updated to reflect changing business environment. Our focus is to develop business through our various sales channels. We continually monitor our cost base to achieve greater efficiencies and savings.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Risk is spread through the strategy of developing business in a number of different target markets and the existence of a large and diversified customer base.

Competition from existing and new operators is an ongoing risk facing the group which is best managed by maintaining our reputation for excellence in customer service, product offering, value for money and constant investment in the business.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Company monitors performance through its monthly management reporting which identifies the key performance criteria. These are typically in the form of rooms sold, rate per room, operating margins and control of overheads along with management of our annual capital expenditure program.

Other key performance indicators
 
The Company reported an operating profit before interest and depreciation of £769,062 (2024 - £465,097) on sales of £7,821,271 (2024 - £7,345,251).

After funding, taxation and depreciation charges, a net loss for the year of £290,180 (2024 - net profit of £18,561) has been declared for the period.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Going concern

In preparing these financial statements, the Directors believe that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future not withstanding net current liabilities of £6,803,664 largely due to a balance of £4,510,640 owed to associated company Hydropathic Hotel Pitlochhry Limited who have confirmed that they will not recall the loan should this prevent the company from meeting its 3rd party obligations as they fall due.

As part of their going concern review, the Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements, taking account of possible downturns, the Company will have sufficient funds, through its cash reserves, non-core assets and funding to meet its liabilities as they fall due for that period. 

The Directors are confident the Company will have sufficient resources to meet all ongoing working capital requirements and committed capital expenditure requirements as they fall due.

Based on the above, the Directors believe that at the date of signing these financial statements that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:





Kevin Fingleton
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Results and dividends

The loss for the year, after taxation, amounted to £290,180 (2024 - profit £18,561).

No dividends were paid during the year, nor were any dividends paid in 2024.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Kevin Fingleton 
Fionn MacCumhaill 

Future developments

The Directors intent is to continue to grow the trade of the business through continued investment in refurbishment.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.

Auditors

Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006Armstrong Watson Audit Limited will be deemed to have been reappointed as auditors 28 days after these financial statements were sent to members or 28 days after the latest date prescribed for filing the accounts with the registrar, whichever is earlier.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:
 





Kevin Fingleton
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Castle Hotel (Windermere) Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Financial Position, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its loss for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
 
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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED (CONTINUED)




Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:
 
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and knowledge of the Company to identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the company through discussions with directors and other management and review of appropriate industry knowledge. Key laws and regulations we identified during the audit were the UK Companies Act 2006 and tax legislation, UK employment legislation and UK  health and safety legislation;
we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above by making enquiries of management and
identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert to instances of non-compliance throughout the audit.
 
We assessed the susceptibility of the Company’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
 
making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud, their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud; and
considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
 
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:
 
performed analytical procedures as a risk assessment tool to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;
tested journal entries recorded on the Company’s finance system to identify unusual transactions that may indicate override of controls;
reviewed key judgements and estimates for any evidence of management bias.
reviewed the application of accounting policies with focus on those with heightened estimation uncertainty.
 
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:
 
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation and
enquiring of management to identify actual and potential litigation and claims.
 
Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, as with any audit, there remains a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations and cannot be expected to detect all fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Martin Johnston CA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Glasgow

23 December 2025
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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
7,821,271
7,345,251

Cost of sales
  
(1,297,030)
(1,278,613)

Gross profit
  
6,524,241
6,066,638

Distribution costs
  
(432,776)
(461,081)

Administrative expenses
  
(6,023,163)
(5,418,224)

Other operating income
 5 
135,220
133,542

Operating profit
  
203,522
320,875

Interest payable and similar expenses
 9 
(281,915)
(270,622)

(Loss)/profit before tax
  
(78,393)
50,253

Tax on (loss)/profit
  
(211,787)
(31,692)

(Loss)/profit for the financial year
  
(290,180)
18,561

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 06896634

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 11 
5,798,622
6,046,188

Investments
 12 
1,895,378
1,895,378

  
7,694,000
7,941,566

Current assets
  

Stocks
 13 
44,839
47,632

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
232,264
540,166

Cash at bank and in hand
 15 
202,473
237,954

  
479,576
825,752

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 16 
(7,283,240)
(7,798,589)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(6,803,664)
 
 
(6,972,837)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
890,336
968,729

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 17 
(200,442)
11,345

  
 
 
(200,442)
 
 
11,345

Net assets
  
689,894
980,074


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 18 
100
100

Profit and loss account
 19 
689,794
979,974

  
689,894
980,074


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 



Kevin Fingleton
Director

Date: 23 December 2025

The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£


At 1 April 2023
100
961,413
961,513


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
18,561
18,561



At 1 April 2024
100
979,974
980,074


Comprehensive income for the year

Loss for the year
-
(290,180)
(290,180)


At 31 March 2025
100
689,794
689,894


The notes on pages 12 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.


General information

The Castle Hotel (Windermere) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registration number is 06896634 and registered address is  Beaches Hotel, Beach Road East, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 7LG.

The principal activity of the Company in the period under review was that of a hotel.

These financial statements have been prepared in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest pound, as this is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK 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 (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d).

This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Findlater Hotels Limited as at 31 March 2025 and these financial statements may be obtained from Companies Registration Office Ireland.

  
2.3

Going Concern

In preparing these financial statements, the Directors believe that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future not withstanding net current    liabilities of £6,803,664 largely due to a balance of £4,510,640 owed to associated company Hydropathic Hotel Pitlochhry Limited who have confirmed that they will not recall the loan should this prevent the company from meeting its 3rd party obligations as they fall due.

As part of their going concern review, the Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements, taking account of possible downturns, the Company will have sufficient funds, through its cash reserves, non-core assets and funding to meet its liabilities as they fall due for that period. 

The Directors are confident the Company will have sufficient resources to meet all ongoing working capital requirements and committed capital expenditure requirements as they fall due.

Based on the above, the Directors believe that at the date of signing these financial statements that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue recognition

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, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. 

Turnover for the company comprises the following:

Turnover from retail sales and the sales of food and beverages is recognised at the point of sale.

Turnover from room sales and other guest service is recognised when rooms are occupied and as services are provided.

Rents receivable are deducted at source through payroll.

 
2.5

Finance costs

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.

 
2.6

Pensions

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 Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Current and deferred taxation

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 reporting 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 reporting 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 reporting date.


 
2.8

Tangible fixed assets

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.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2%
straight line
Plant and machinery
-
15%
straight line
Motor vehicles
-
25%
straight line
Fixtures and fittings
-
15%
straight line

 
2.9

Valuation of investments

Investments in associates are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.10

Associates and joint ventures

Associates and Joint Ventures are held at cost less impairment.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Stocks

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 first in, first out basis. 

At each reporting 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.

 
2.12

Debtors

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.

 
2.13

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.14

Creditors

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.

 
2.15

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.

Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Company has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Company's Statement of Financial Position when the Company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Company's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.
 
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)


Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company after the deduction of all its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans and other loans are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Company transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Company will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Company's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain accounting estimates. It also requires the Directors to exercise judgement in applying the Company’s Accounting policies. The areas requiring a higher degree of judgement, or complexity, and areas where assumptions or estimates are most significant to the financial statements, are disclosed below:

Estimation Uncertainty
Useful life of properties, plant and equipment
The Company assesses the useful life of its properties, plant and equipment and estimates the annual charge to be depreciated based on this.

Impairment of assets
The requirement for impairment of assets is inherently subjective and there is an inevitable degree of judgment involved.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

4.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Accommodation
4,448,893
4,137,518

Food
1,875,550
1,764,130

Bar
1,223,472
1,241,322

Other
273,356
202,281

7,821,271
7,345,251


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2025
2024
£
£

Rents receivable
121,735
93,173

Other income
-
50,000

Foreign exchange difference - gain/(loss)
13,485
(9,631)

135,220
133,542



6.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2025
2024
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
13,500
13,000

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption not to disclose amounts paid for non-audit services as these are disclosed in the consolidated accounts of the parent Company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


2025
2024
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,740,275
2,721,033

Social security costs
247,976
243,020

Cost of defined contribution scheme
39,568
37,968

3,027,819
3,002,021


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:


        2025
        2024
            No.
            No.







Average Employees
94
95


8.


Directors' remuneration

2025
2024
£
£

Directors' emoluments
84,000
84,000

84,000
84,000



9.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2025
2024
£
£


Interest payable to associate
281,915
270,622

281,915
270,622

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

10.


Taxation


2025
2024
£
£



Total current tax
-
-

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
211,787
31,692

Total deferred tax
211,787
31,692


(Loss)/profit for the financial year
211,787
31,692

Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2025
2024
£
£


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities before tax
(78,393)
50,254


(Loss)/profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
(19,598)
12,564

Effects of:


Fixed asset differences
231,385
24,741

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
-
(5,613)

Total tax charge for the year
211,787
31,692


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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CASTLE HOTEL (WINDERMERE) LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11.


Tangible fixed assets





Freehold property
Plant and machinery
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
5,225,763
462,744
30,990
2,430,477
8,149,974


Additions
89,637
27,951
-
200,386
317,974



At 31 March 2025

5,315,400
490,695
30,990
2,630,863
8,467,948



Depreciation


At 1 April 2024
603,203
232,596
4,448
1,263,539
2,103,786


Charge for the year on owned assets
105,234
72,411
7,748
380,147
565,540



At 31 March 2025

708,437
305,007
12,196
1,643,686
2,669,326



Net book value



At 31 March 2025
4,606,963
185,688
18,794
987,177
5,798,622



At 31 March 2024
4,622,560
230,148
26,542
1,166,938
6,046,188

There is an Unlimited Multilateral Agreement in place with the group's Bankers; securing all assets against a Debenture held within associated company The Hydropathic Hotel (Pitlochry) Limited.

This includes; a Fixed Charge over all present freehold and leasehold property; a First Fixed Charge over book and other debts, chattels, goodwill, and uncalled capital, both present and future; and a First Floating Charge over all assets and undertakings both present and future.


12.


Fixed asset investments





Investments in associates

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 April 2024
1,895,378



At 31 March 2025
1,895,378




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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025





Associated undertakings


The following were associates of the Company:


Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Castle Hotel Strathpeffer Limited
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5BN
Ordinary
100%
The Hydropathic Hotel Pitlochry Limited
Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5LY
Ordinary
33%
Beaches Hotel Limited
Beaches Hotel, Beach Road East, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 7LG
Ordinary
33%

The company’s 33% interest in Beaches Hotel Limited is held indirectly through its 33% shareholding in The Hydropathic Hotel Pitlochry Limited; the parent company of Beaches Hotel Limited.


13.


Stocks

2025
2024
£
£

Finished goods for resale
44,839
47,632

44,839
47,632



14.


Debtors

2025
2024
£
£


Trade debtors
109,475
78,629

Amounts owed by associated undertakings
9,845
384,168

Other debtors
40,570
21,385

Prepayments and accrued income
72,374
55,984

232,264
540,166



15.


Cash and cash equivalents

2025
2024
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
202,473
237,954

202,473
237,954


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025
2024
£
£

Trade creditors
298,255
340,515

Amounts owed to group undertakings
243,618
5,293

Amounts owed to associated undertakings
4,545,104
5,340,673

Other taxation and social security
234,280
241,285

Other creditors
1,518,254
1,566,144

Accruals and deferred income
443,729
304,679

7,283,240
7,798,589



17.


Deferred taxation




2025


£






At beginning of year
11,345


Charged to profit or loss
(211,787)



At end of year
(200,442)

The deferred taxation balance is made up as follows:

2025
2024
£
£


Fixed asset timing difference
(200,687)
(207,445)

Short term timing difference
245
413

Losses and other deductions
-
218,377

(200,442)
11,345

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

18.


Share capital

2025
2024
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100 (2024 - 100) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100
100



19.


Reserves

Profit and loss account

Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses.

20.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £39,568 (2024 - £37,968). Contributions totalling £982 (2024 - £1,652) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.


21.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 March 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:

2025
2024
£
£


Not later than 1 year
12,428
12,428

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
18,941
36,512

Later than 5 years
-
1,457

31,369
50,397


22.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken the exemption available under FRS 102 not to disclose the transactions with other group companies as all wholly owned subsidiaries are included within the Consolidated Financial Statements which are available from the registered office.
 
During the year, the company was recharged expenses of £849,775 (2024 - £370,238) by companies under common control, and received intercompany loans of £106,825 (2024 - £180,375). Intercompany loan repayments totalling £600,000 were made during the year, and interest of £281,915 (2024 - £270,622) was recharged to the company in respect of loans oustanding.
 
At 31 March 2025, the company owed monies to companies under common control amounting to £4,506,824 (2024 - £4,728,817).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

23.


Controlling party

The Company’s parent undertaking at the balance sheet date was Findlaters Hotel Limited.

The Company’s results are included within the consolidated accounts of Findlaters Hotel Limited, incorporated in the Republic of Ireland. Their registered address is 3-4 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1, Ireland.

The ultimate controlling party at the date the accounts were issued was Fionn MacCumhaill.


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