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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 31 JANUARY 2026













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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mrs G A Townsend 
Mr E J Clarkson Webb 
Mrs V J Russell 
Mr A P Wix 
Mrs L C B Langton 
Mr T L W Raynsford 
Mr R E W Hensman 
Mrs C Bourne 
Mrs A Boyd 
Mr R Lancaster 




Company secretary
Mrs J Litten



Registered number
02160419



Registered office
Maudlands
Maude Street

Kendal

Cumbria

LA9 4QD




Independent auditors
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors

James Watson House

Montgomery Way

Rosehill

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 2UU




Bankers
Barclays Bank PLC
Barclays House

Murley Moss Business Village

Oxenholme Road

Kendal

Cumbria

LA97RL





 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 4
Directors' Report
 
5 - 6
Independent Auditors' Report
 
7 - 11
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
13 - 14
Company Statement of Financial Position
 
15
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
16
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
17
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
18
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
19
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
20 - 40


 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

Business review
 
Objectives

Our core objective is to be an influential, family-owned business within the vibrant Cumbrian tourism sector, positively impacting the local economy, community well-being, and environmental sustainability.

Strategy

To realise our objectives, our strategy encompasses several key pillars: 

Distinctive Destinations
We are committed to delivering special and memorable visitor experiences set within the stunning landscapes of Cumbria and surrounding area. Our offers are carefully considered to ensure that each site delivers a distinctive experience with enduring appeal.

Delivering Outstanding Guest Experiences
Our goal is to provide consistently exceptional service and create lasting memories for every visitor. We strive for excellence at every stage of the customer journey-from the initial enquiry to the moment of departure.

Investing in Our People
Our workforce is central to our success. We are dedicated to building a knowledgeable, motivated, and high- performing team through continuous training, mentoring, and support. We aim to empower our staff to grow and thrive within the business.

Operating Responsibly and Sustainably
We take our responsibilities seriously and embed sustainability, community engagement, and health and safety into every aspect of our operations. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, supporting our local communities, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for our guests and employees alike.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The company maintains a comprehensive risk register, which forms a central part of its risk management framework. This register is used to systematically identify, assess, and manage key risks that may affect the organisation’s operations, financial performance, and long-term sustainability.

Each risk is assigned a severity rating, a designated owner, and a set of mitigating actions. The register is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that emerging risks are captured and that existing risks are reassessed in light of changing internal and external conditions.

The Group operates a diverse portfolio of visitor attractions, public transport services, retail outlets, and accommodation. As such, it is exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties, including:

External Events 
The business is vulnerable to external events that may deter or prevent visitors from travelling, such as health crises, pandemics, terrorism, natural disasters, and extreme weather. The Group mitigates these risks through operational resilience planning and appropriate insurance coverage.

Economic Conditions 
Consumer spending on holidays is discretionary and can decline during periods of economic uncertainty or pressure on household budgets. Currency fluctuations also influence domestic tourism, with a weaker Sterling typically encouraging more people to holiday in the UK. 

Interest Rates 
Following significant capital investment in recent years, much of which was financed through bank borrowing, the Group now faces increased exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Rising interest rates represent a material cost and are closely monitored and managed.

 
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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

Weather Dependency
Visitor numbers, particularly during the key summer months from mid-July to the end of August, are heavily influenced by weather conditions. The Group continues to invest in weather-resilient facilities to ensure a quality visitor experience in all conditions. 

Health and Safety 
Operating public attractions, accommodation, and transport services presents inherent health and safety risks. The Group actively manages these through robust policies, staff training, and regular audits. Comprehensive third-party insurance is also maintained to protect against potential claims arising from incidents beyond the Group’s control.

Governmental Policy and Legislative Change 
Evolving government policy continues to present challenges across several areas of the business. Above inflation increases to the National Living Wage (NLW), together with last year’s changes to National Insurance, have contributed to sustained cost pressures. The forthcoming implementation of the Employment Rights Act, due to come into force in July, is expected to introduce further obligations for employers. In addition, the Renters’ Rights Act is now in place, bringing additional compliance requirements. Continued mandated increases to the NLW will inevitably impact pricing and may influence employment opportunities.
 

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

Performance Highlights (year ended 31 January 2026)

Within Holiday Parks, trading conditions have continued to improve gradually, particularly in the lodge market, with sales strengthening as the year progressed. We are well placed to benefit further from this up turn with the creation of new lodge pitches at our Hill of Oaks Park in Windermere.

Our holiday sales have continued to perform well across all of our self-catering types with occupancy levels holding up across all accommodation styles. This performance continues to be supported by very positive guest feedback.

The year saw a strong start at our visitor attractions – the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and the Ullswater ‘Steamers’ – which experienced a very positive spring helped by sustained favourable weather driving higher visitor numbers. Trading conditions became more challenging during the summer season as periods of unsettled and unfavourable weather impacted visitor attendance, creating some pressure on trading compared with the earlier part of the year. Throughout the year, secondary spend has been below expectations, particularly within our catering operations with the on going ‘cost of living’ crisis which has squeezed disposable income for families, the likely cause.

The ‘Steamers’ has had to manage an added complication of the closure of Kirkstone Pass, a main route for visitors to reach Glenridding Pier, from November 2025. Initial reports suggested that the road will remain closed for several months but current estimates suggest the road will reopen in July 2026. Further to that, Pooley Bridge Pier was closed for a 12-week period during the year to facilitate the replacement of the wooden deck. While this required the ‘Steamers’ to operate an amended timetable towards the end of the season, the works have delivered a higher-quality visitor experience, alongside enhanced safety features including anti-slip planking.

Our retail operations have underperformed expectations, reflecting the wider challenges in secondary spend observed across our attractions. This trend has been felt across the Lakes with many businesses reporting similar trading patterns. Online, our retail business has continued to see the decline in sales linked to supply disruption relating to one of our major sales lines. Notwithstanding these issues, customer response remains positive.

During the previous year, we made the strategic decision to identify and prepare selected residential properties for sale reflecting our commitment to reallocating capital from lower-yielding assets into areas of the business that offer stronger growth and return potential. This process has been well under way this year with a number of properties being sold and marketed for sale.

Health, Safety & Environmental Initiatives
 
We remain firmly committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees and guests, which continues to be our highest operational priority. Our health and safety framework is regularly reviewed and strengthened to reflect evolving best practice, regulatory requirements and the specific risks across our operations, ensuring a safe and secure environment for all.

Alongside this, sustainability remains an important focus for the Group and is embedded within both new investments and enhancements to existing operations. We have allocated dedicated budget to support these initiatives, reflecting our long-term commitment to reducing our environmental footprint.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

Financial key performance indicators
 
Despite the on-going head winds in the economy this year, turnover increased to £18.7m (PY: £16.9m). Gross profit margin decreased to 70% (PY: 72%) due to changes in sales mix. The increase in turnover was primarily driven by higher caravan and lodge sales, while revenue streams such as property rental, and fares remained stable. Retail income declined from last year reflecting the ongoing challenges to discretionary spend.

Administrative expenses fell by 3% to £11.4m, driven by efforts to control costs where possible. 

Fair value gains were £0.7m in the current year, up from £0.2m in the prior year, reflecting property value growth. Group operating profit saw a significant increase in the year at £2.4m (PY: £0.9m), as shown on page 11 of this report.

Interest costs decreased to £0.7m, down 22% on the prior year, helped primarily by falling interest rates and the proceeds of some early residential property sales. The year-end net cash position was £0.2m (PY: £1.4m overdrawn) reflecting improved trade in the year and proceeds from property sales, while total borrowings decreased to £11.7m (PY: £12.6m) as a result of scheduled capital repayments.

Going Concern and Outlook

Following a year that has seen a degree of recovery in caravan and lodge sales we remain cautiously optimistic about the year ahead and anticipate a continuation of trends seen in the prior year, though at the time of writing the full impact of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East is as yet unknown.

Our programme of residential property disposals continues to progress and is expected to further strengthen our balance sheet and leverage position, allowing us to reinvest in high-returning areas and support the Group’s long-term growth ambitions.

As we seek to improve secondary spend at our attractions we have embarked on a significant capital project at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway to enhance the catering offering. This project was completed in spring 2026 and will further our aim of continuous improvement to our customer experiences.

In summary, despite significant headwinds in the year, the Group has taken proactive steps to manage costs and strengthen its position. Early trading in 2026 has shown positive signs, and we are well placed to build on this momentum. Our focus remains on delivering excellent visitor experiences, supporting our team and managing our financial position so that we can invest sustainably for the future.

People
 
We remain sincerely appreciative of the commitment shown by our teams across all areas of the business. In what has been a challenging trading environment, their resilience, adaptability and continued focus have been instrumental. We remain committed to investing in the training, support and development of our people, recognising their central role in delivering sustainable performance and future success.


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





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Mr R Lancaster
Director

Date: 20 July 2026

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2026.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

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


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

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group 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 the Group 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 the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company is the provision of visitor attractions and public transport, retail outlets and accommodation for visitors and others in the Lake District and Cumbria.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £1,331,447 (2025 - £145,111).

During the year the company paid dividends of £40,000 (2025 - £90,000).

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mrs G A Townsend 
Mr E J Clarkson Webb 
Mrs V J Russell 
Mr A P Wix 
Mrs L C B Langton 
Mr T L W Raynsford 
Mr R E W Hensman 
Mrs C Bourne 
Mrs A Boyd 
Mr R Lancaster 

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

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 and the Group'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 and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

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.
 





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Mr R Lancaster
Director

Date: 20 July 2026

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Lake District Holdings Limited (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 31 January 2026, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company 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 Group's and of the parent company's affairs as at 31 January 2026 and of the Group's profit 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 Group 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 Group's or the parent 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.


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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.


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 Group 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 Group 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 Group and the parent company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group 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 by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent company 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 5, 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 Group's and the parent 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 Group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)


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 Group financial statements.


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:
The extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities including fraud

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 skills 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 from our commercial knowledge and experience of the sector;

• we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the  financial statements or the operations of the company, such as the Companies Act 2006, taxation     legislation, data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental and health and safety legislation.

• we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making    enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence; 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;

• considering the internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and    regulations; and

• reviewing the key areas of the financial statements most susceptible to fraud whilst tailoring our audit    plans.
 
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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED (CONTINUED)



To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we:

•  performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships;

•  tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions;

•  assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates, such as   the investment property valuations were indicative of potential bias;

• investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions; and
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;

•  reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;

• enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims;

•  reviewing correspondence with HMRC and the company’s legal advisors; 

There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions, the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.

Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion.


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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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS 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.





Lauren Graham (Senior Statutory Auditor)
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
Carlisle

20 July 2026
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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
18,666,598
16,852,760

Cost of sales
  
(5,602,255)
(4,421,666)

Gross profit
  
13,064,343
12,431,094

Administrative expenses
  
(11,452,220)
(11,767,492)

Other operating income
 5 
133,208
76,831

Fair value movements
  
944,503
156,000

Operating profit
 6 
2,689,834
896,433

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
25,872
39,160

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(689,436)
(880,890)

Profit before taxation
  
2,026,270
54,703

Tax on profit
 12 
(694,823)
90,408

Profit for the financial year
  
1,331,447
145,111

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent company
  
1,331,447
145,111

  
1,331,447
145,111

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2026 or 2025 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2026 (2025:£NIL).

The notes on pages 20 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02160419

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
24,657
35,562

Tangible assets
 15 
23,830,036
24,120,322

Investments
 16 
4,281
4,283

Investment property
 17 
29,804,521
30,240,021

  
53,663,495
54,400,188

Current assets
  

Stocks
 18 
2,003,674
2,828,714

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
2,064,149
2,033,050

Cash at bank and in hand
 20 
625,167
522,621

  
4,692,990
5,384,385

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
(5,204,269)
(7,306,299)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(511,279)
 
 
(1,921,914)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
53,152,216
52,478,274

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 22 
(11,281,652)
(12,019,873)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 24 
(4,783,711)
(4,662,995)

  
 
 
(4,783,711)
 
 
(4,662,995)

Net assets
  
37,086,853
35,795,406

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02160419

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
10,000
10,000

Share premium account
 26 
211,455
211,455

Revaluation reserve
 26 
14,822,106
15,046,256

Other reserves
 26 
135,465
135,465

Profit and loss account
 26 
21,907,799
20,392,202

Equity attributable to owners of the parent company
  
37,086,825
35,795,378

Non-controlling interests
  
28
28

  
37,086,853
35,795,406


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




................................................
Mr R Lancaster
................................................
Mr T L W Raynsford
Director
Director


Date: 20 July 2026
Date:20 July 2026

The notes on pages 20 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 02160419

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Investments
 16 
43,238
43,238

  
43,238
43,238

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 19 
6,378,160
6,387,463

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 19 
9,267
-

Cash at bank and in hand
 20 
33,564
56,022

  
6,420,991
6,443,485

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 21 
(103,031)
(145,434)

Net current assets
  
 
 
6,317,960
 
 
6,298,051

Total assets less current liabilities
  
6,361,198
6,341,289

  

  

Net assets
  
6,361,198
6,341,289


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
10,000
10,000

Share premium account
 26 
211,455
211,455

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
6,119,834
6,129,821

Profit for the year
  
59,909
80,013

Other changes in the profit and loss account

  

(40,000)
(90,000)

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
6,139,743
6,119,834

  
6,361,198
6,341,289


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




................................................
Mr R Lancaster
................................................
Mr T L W Raynsford
Director
Director


Date: 20 July 2026
Date:20 July 2026

The notes on pages 20 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

Page 15
 

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED


 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026



Called up share capital
Share premium account
Fair value reserve - investment property
Other reserves
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent company
Non-controlling interests
Total equity


£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£



At 1 February 2024
10,000
211,455
15,233,786
135,465
20,198,784
35,789,490
28
35,789,518



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
145,111
145,111
-
145,111


Surplus on revaluation of other fixed assets
-
-
-
-
138,307
138,307
-
138,307

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
283,418
283,418
-
283,418


Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(90,000)
(90,000)
-
(90,000)


Transfer to/from revaluation reserve
-
-
(187,530)
-
-
(187,530)
-
(187,530)



Total transactions with owners
-
-
(187,530)
-
(90,000)
(277,530)
-
(277,530)





At 1 February 2025
10,000
211,455
15,046,256
135,465
20,392,202
35,795,378
28
35,795,406



Comprehensive income for the year


Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
1,331,447
1,331,447
-
1,331,447

Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
1,331,447
1,331,447
-
1,331,447


Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
-
-
(40,000)
(40,000)
-
(40,000)


Transfer to/from revaluation reserve
-
-
(224,150)
-
224,150
-
-
-



Total transactions with owners
-
-
(224,150)
-
184,150
(40,000)
-
(40,000)



At 31 January 2026
10,000
211,455
14,822,106
135,465
21,907,799
37,086,825
28
37,086,853



Page 16
 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 February 2024
10,000
211,455
6,129,821
6,351,276


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
80,013
80,013


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(90,000)
(90,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(90,000)
(90,000)



At 1 February 2025
10,000
211,455
6,119,834
6,341,289


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
59,909
59,909


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Dividends: Equity capital
-
-
(40,000)
(40,000)


Total transactions with owners
-
-
(40,000)
(40,000)


At 31 January 2026
10,000
211,455
6,139,743
6,361,198


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2026
2025
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,331,447
145,111

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
10,905
10,904

Depreciation of tangible assets
840,672
888,939

(Profit)/Loss on disposal of tangible assets
(84,945)
4,031

Interest paid
689,436
880,890

Interest received
(25,872)
(39,160)

Taxation charge
694,823
(90,408)

Decrease in stocks
825,040
2,976

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(31,099)
295,786

(Decrease) in creditors
(813,092)
(309,048)

Net fair value (gains) recognised in P&L
(944,503)
(156,000)

Corporation tax (paid)
(292,113)
(239,066)

Net cash generated from operating activities

2,200,699
1,394,955


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(575,981)
(922,891)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
110,543
14,744

Purchase of investment properties
-
(318,393)

Sale of investment properties
1,370,000
260,000

Interest received
25,872
39,160

Net cash from investing activities

930,434
(927,380)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(855,580)
(759,016)

Repayment of debenture loans
(10,000)
(10,000)

Dividends paid
(40,000)
(90,000)

Interest paid
(689,436)
(880,890)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,595,016)
(1,739,906)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,536,117
(1,272,331)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
(1,355,608)
(83,277)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
180,509
(1,355,608)


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
625,167
522,620

Bank overdrafts
(444,658)
(1,878,228)

180,509
(1,355,608)


The notes on pages 20 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026




At 1 February 2025
Cash flows
At 31 January 2026
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

522,620

102,547

625,167

Bank overdrafts

(1,878,228)

1,433,570

(444,658)

Debt due after 1 year

(11,822,843)

732,097

(11,090,746)

Debt due within 1 year

(791,015)

133,483

(657,532)


(13,969,466)
2,401,697
(11,567,769)

The notes on pages 20 to 40 form part of these financial statements.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

1.


General information

Lake District Holdings Limited ('the company') is a limited company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is Maudlands, Maude Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QD.

The principal activity of the group is the provision of visitor attractions and public transport, retail outlets and accommodation for visitors and others in the Lake District and Cumbria.

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 Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 31 January 2015.

 
2.3

Going concern

At the balance sheet date, the Group had net assets of £36,872k, net current liabilities of £511k after making a profit for the year of £1,117k. 

Included in current liabilities is £1,977k deferred site fee income, which is not a creditor requiring to be settled via cash. The net current liability position of £511k does not therefore reflect a deficit position in terms of working capital.

The directors continue to monitor the Group's financial performance and cashflow forecasts closely. Demand for staycations and caravans remain high, and the directors deem there to be sufficient cash resources to meet liabilities as they fall due in the upcoming 12 months from signing the accounts. They therefore deem the going concern basis appropriate.

Page 20

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.4

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group 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. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised in the period in which the services are provided in accordance with the stage of completion of the contract when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the contract;
the stage of completion of the contract at the end of the reporting period can be measured reliably; and
the costs incurred and the costs to complete the contract can be measured reliably.

Where the group sells caravans privately on behalf of third parties, the group is acting as an agent and the commission is recognised as the income on these transactions.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Group as lessor

Rental income from operating leases is credited to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Amounts paid and payable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised as a reduction to income over the lease term on a straight-line basis, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern over which the lessor's benefit from the leased asset is diminished.

 
2.6

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

Page 21

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.7

Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102. Grants relating to expenditure on tangible fixed assets are credited to profit or loss at the same rate as the depreciation on the assets to which the grant relates. The deferred element of grants is included in creditors as deferred income.

Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.

 
2.8

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

 
2.9

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.

 
2.10

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
2.11

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group 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 Group in independently administered funds.

Page 22

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.12

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 and the Group operate and generate 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;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

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.


 
2.13

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the difference between amounts paid on the cost of a business combination and the acquirer’s interest in the fair value of the Group's share of its identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. Subsequent to initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is amortised on a straight-line basis to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over its useful economic life.

Other intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

 The estimated useful lives range as follows:

Goodwill
-
5
- 10   years

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.14

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.

Land is not depreciated. Depreciation on other assets is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
2% on cost or valuation
Plant and machinery
-
between 10% and 25% on cost
Motor vehicles
-
25% on cost
Caravan site services
-
5% on cost
Passenger craft
-
between 2% and 5% on cost
Equipment and boats
-
between 20% and 25% on cost

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 in profit or loss.

 
2.15

Investment property

Investment property is carried at fair value; the decision to revalue is determined by the directors annually and any valuation is carried out by the directors and derived from the current market rents and investment property yields for comparable real estate, adjusted if necessary for any difference in the nature, location or condition of the specific asset. Changes in fair value are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. The directors also engage RICS qualified valuers for professional valuations for some of the investment property where fair value is harder to ascertain.

Deferred tax is provided on these gains at the rate expected to apply when the property is sold.

 
2.16

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
2.17

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. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

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.

Page 24

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.18

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.

 
2.19

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.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
2.20

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.

  
2.21

Financial instruments

The Group 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, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.

Debt instruments (other than those wholly repayable or receivable within one year), including loans and other accounts receivable and payable, are initially measured at present value of the future cash flows and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Debt instruments that   are payable or receivable within one year, typically trade debtors and creditors, are measured, initially and subsequently, at the undiscounted amount of the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received. However, if the arrangements of a short-term instrument constitute a financing transaction, like the payment of a trade debt deferred beyond normal business terms or in case of an out-right short-term loan that is not at market rate, the financial asset or liability is measured, initially at the present value of future cash flows discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument and subsequently at amortised cost, unless it qualifies as a loan from a director in the case of a small company, or a public benefit entity concessionary loan.

Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Group would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at the
reporting date.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the Statement of Financial Position when there is an 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.

Page 25

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.22

Dividends

Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.


3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of these financial statements require management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. 

Judgments and estimates are continually evaluated and are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

The group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

(a) Establishing useful economic lives for depreciation purposes of property, plant and equipment

Long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property, plant and equipment, comprise a significant portion of the total fixed assets. The annual depreciation charge depends primarily on the estimated useful economic lives of each type of asset and estimates of residual values. The directors regularly review these assets useful economic lives and change them as necessary to reflect current thinking on remaining lives in light of prospective economic utilisation and physical condition of the assets concerned. Changes in asset useful lives can have a significant impact on depreciation charges for the period. Details of the depreciation policies based on estimated useful economic lives are included in accounting policies note 2.14.

(b) Revaluation of investment property

Under FRS102, investment property must be accounted for at its fair value in the financial statements.
The directors review the revaluation each year, which requires their judgement to apply reasonable assumptions when calculating the true and fair value of each investment property. The directors engage with experts to value investment property on a 3 year cycle. On years where an expert isn't used, the directors use existing valuations together with their own assumptions to assess the fair value. The directors deem using a yield percentage of annual rental income an appropriate measure to calculate the fair value of each investment property to the group. 

Page 26

 
LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

4.


Turnover

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


2026
2025
£
£

Ownership and operation of caravan parks and other property
11,602,680
9,609,288

Passenger craft on Lake Ullswater
1,959,058
1,932,886

Specialised retail outlets
2,424,444
2,550,878

Narrow gauge passenger railway
2,680,416
2,759,708

18,666,598
16,852,760


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2026
2025
£
£

Other operating income
31,489
23,971

Net rents receivable
31,951
52,860

Profit on disposal of tangible assets
69,768
-

133,208
76,831



6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2026
2025
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
840,669
888,940

Fair value movement on investment property
944,503
(156,000)

Other operating lease rentals
304,378
277,097

Amortisation of intangible assets
10,905
10,904


7.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2026
2025
£
£

Fees payable to the company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent company's financial statements
39,300
37,722

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

8.


Employees

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








Group
Group
Company
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
5,010,468
5,075,414
1,289,058
1,263,151

Social security costs
493,113
441,476
187,379
136,862

Cost of defined contribution scheme
210,544
211,682
66,014
63,160

5,714,125
5,728,572
1,542,451
1,463,173


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2026
        2025
        2026
        2025
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Management
12
14
10
10



Administration
9
24
9
9



Operations
171
173
17
18

192
211
36
37


9.


Directors' remuneration

2026
2025
£
£

Directors' emoluments
204,296
217,140

204,296
217,140


The highest paid director received remuneration of £53,557 (2025 - £50,583).


10.


Interest receivable

2026
2025
£
£


Other interest receivable
25,872
39,160

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2026
2025
£
£


Bank interest payable
688,936
880,540

Other loan interest payable
500
350

689,436
880,890


12.


Taxation


2026
2025
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
577,491
100,342

Adjustments in respect of previous periods
(1,658)
(30,984)


575,833
69,358


Total current tax
575,833
69,358

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(95,935)
(74,527)

Fixed asset differences
161,047
-

Movement on revaluation surplus
53,878
(85,239)


Taxation on profit/(loss) on ordinary activities
694,823
(90,408)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2025 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025 - 25%). The differences are explained below:

2026
2025
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
2,026,270
54,703


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025 - 25%)
506,568
13,676

Effects of:


Non-taxable income less expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill and impairment
16,395
(25,598)

Fixed asset differences
54,875
-

Non-taxable income
(185,565)
-

Chargeable gains
175,182
12,019

Movement in deferred tax
-
(114,386)

Deferred tax not recognised
(7,893)
23,881

Group relief
25,362
-

Prior year adjustments
109,899
-

Total tax charge for the year
694,823
(90,408)


13.


Dividends

2026
2025
£
£


Ordinary dividends
40,000
90,000

40,000
90,000

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

14.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Goodwill

£





At 1 February 2025
877,612



At 31 January 2026

877,612





At 1 February 2025
842,050


Charge for the year on owned assets
10,905



At 31 January 2026

852,955



Net book value



At 31 January 2026
24,657



At 31 January 2025
35,562


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

15.


Tangible fixed assets

Group



Freehold land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Motor vehicles
Total

£
£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2025
21,784,930
10,662,635
308,283
32,755,848


Additions
290,013
268,468
17,500
575,981


Disposals
-
(161,833)
-
(161,833)



At 31 January 2026

22,074,943
10,769,270
325,783
33,169,996



Depreciation


At 1 February 2025
2,012,319
6,327,731
295,476
8,635,526


Charge for the year on owned assets
249,521
586,434
4,714
840,669


Disposals
-
(136,235)
-
(136,235)



At 31 January 2026

2,261,840
6,777,930
300,190
9,339,960



Net book value



At 31 January 2026
19,813,103
3,991,340
25,593
23,830,036



At 31 January 2025
19,772,611
4,334,904
12,807
24,120,322

The carrying value of freehold land which is not subject to depreciation is £10,923,528 (2025 - £9,947,865).

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

           15.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Plant and equipment

£

Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2025
46,051



At 31 January 2026

46,051



Depreciation


At 1 February 2025
46,051



At 31 January 2026

46,051



Net book value



At 31 January 2026
-



At 31 January 2025
-







16.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Listed investments
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2025
242
4,040
4,282



At 31 January 2026
242
4,040
4,282




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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
Company





Investments in subsidiary companies
Unlisted investments
Total

£
£
£



Cost or valuation


At 1 February 2025
39,198
4,040
43,238



At 31 January 2026
39,198
4,040
43,238





Listed investments


The aggregate market value of listed investments is £498 (2025 - £498) which differs from the carrying value in the financial statements.



Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the company:

Name

Class of shares

Holding

Lake District Estates Company Limited
Ordinary
100
Ullswater Navigation and Transit Company Limited
Ordinary
99.87
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Company Limited
Ordinary
100

All subsidiary undertakings are incorporated in the United Kingdom and share the same registered office as Lake District Holdings Limited.

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 31 January 2026 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertakings were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)
£
£

Lake District Estates Company Limited
27,737,885
1,102,044

Ullswater Navigation and Transit Company Limited
22,000
-

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Company Limited
2,790,673
(45,006)

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

17.


Investment property

Group


Freehold investment property

£



Valuation


At 1 February 2025
30,240,021


Disposals
(1,380,003)


Surplus on revaluation
944,503



At 31 January 2026
29,804,521

The 2024 valuations were made by H & H Land and Estates, on an open market value basis.

The Directors believe the fair value to be appropriate at 31 January 2026.



If the Investment properties had been accounted for under the historic cost accounting rules, the properties would have been measured as follows:

2026
2025
£
£


Historic cost
11,634,570
11,853,954

Accumulated depreciation and impairments
(1,639,084)
(1,418,739)

9,995,486
10,435,215



18.


Stocks

Group
Group
2026
2025
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
2,003,674
2,828,714


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

19.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£


Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
6,378,160
6,387,463

-
-
6,378,160
6,387,463


Group
Group
Company
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
1,529,071
1,620,474
-
-

Other debtors
29,276
48,463
-
-

Prepayments and accrued income
505,802
364,113
-
-

Deferred taxation
-
-
9,267
-

2,064,149
2,033,050
9,267
-




20.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
625,167
522,621
33,564
56,022

Less: bank overdrafts
(444,658)
(1,878,228)
-
-

180,509
(1,355,607)
33,564
56,022



21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2026
2025
2026
2025
£
£
£
£

Bank overdrafts
444,658
1,878,228
-
-

Bank loans
657,532
781,015
-
-

Other loans
-
10,000
-
-

Trade creditors
573,602
717,702
-
-

Corporation tax
309,324
17,211
3,168
2,792

Other taxation and social security
399,147
458,694
27,506
28,166

Accruals and deferred income
2,820,006
3,443,449
72,357
114,476

5,204,269
7,306,299
103,031
145,434


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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

22.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
2026
2025
£
£

Other loans
26,700
26,700

Bank loans
11,064,046
11,796,143

Other creditors
190,906
197,030

11,281,652
12,019,873


The bank loans included above are secured by a legal charge over specific land and buildings held by the group.

The group has two unsecured loans. One of £26,700 is repayable on the winding up of a subsidiary company, or in the event of a binding contract being entered into by a subsidiary company for the sale of its physical assets. The second loan of £100,000 is repayable in ten equal installments over 10 years with the first repayment having been made on 31 October 2015. It bears interest at 1% over base rate. The total amount outstanding on this loan at the year end date is £0 (2025 - £10,000).

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

23.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
2026
2025
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
657,532
781,015

Other loans
-
10,000


657,532
791,015

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
492,694
627,740

Other loans
26,700
26,700


519,394
654,440

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
4,078,083
3,954,906


4,078,083
3,954,906

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
6,493,268
7,213,497

6,493,268
7,213,497

11,748,277
12,613,858


The group has variable rate bank loans secured with fixed and floating charges against certain assets of the group. Interest is payable at variable rates, at between 1.1% and 3.1% (1.1% and 3.3% 2025) above the Bank of England Base Rate.

The parent company has no borrowings or debt obligations at the year end date.


24.


Deferred taxation


Group



2026
2025


£

£






At beginning of year
(4,662,995)
(4,773,538)


Charged to profit or loss
(120,716)
110,543



At end of year
(4,783,711)
(4,662,995)

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026
 
24.Deferred taxation (continued)

Company


2026
2025


£

£






Charged to profit or loss
9,267
-



9,267
-

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

Group
Group
Company
2026
2025
2026
£
£
£

Accelerated capital allowances
(1,208,803)
(1,046,459)
9,267

Revaluation of investment property
(3,574,908)
(3,616,536)
-

(4,783,711)
(4,662,995)
9,267


25.


Share capital

2026
2025
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



200,000 (2025 - 200,000) Ordinary shares of £0.05 each
10,000
10,000


The Company has one class of ordinary shares which carry equal voting rights but no right to fixed income.


26.


Reserves

Share premium account

This reserve represents the amount above the nominal value received for issued share capital, less transaction costs.

Revaluation reserve

This reserve represents the cumulative revaluation gains and losses on revaluation of investment
properties held by the company less any deferred tax recognised in respect of this property.

Other reserves

This reserve represents amounts arising on consolidation of the group.

Profit and loss account

This reserve represents cumulative profits and losses.

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LAKE DISTRICT HOLDINGS LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2026

27.


Contingent liabilities

An unlimited guarantee has been given by the group companies in respect of the group's borrowings with Barclays Bank Plc.


28.


Pension commitments

The group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the fund and amounted to £210,544 (2025 - £211,682). Contributions totaling £28,453 (2025 - £32,160) were payable to the fund at the reporting date.


29.


Commitments under operating leases

At 31 January 2026 the Group had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
Group
2026
2025
£
£

Not later than 1 year
294,212
260,010

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
664,172
444,928

Later than 5 years
124,439
139,299

1,082,823
844,237


A total of £262,108 was recognised as an operating lease expense in the period (2025 - £277,097).



30.


Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of the exemptions included in FRS102 section 33 'Related Party Disclosures' not to disclose transactions entered into between wholly owned group members.

Key management personnel remuneration in the period amounted to £524,973 (2025 - £550,564).


31.


Controlling party

In the opinion of the directors, there is no ultimate controlling party.


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