Company Registration No. 04890274 (England and Wales)
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Financial statements
for the period ended 28 December 2025
Pages for filing with the registrar
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Contents
Page
Statement of financial position
1
Statement of changes in equity
2
Notes to the financial statements
3 - 12
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 28 December 2025
1
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Notes
£
£
£
£
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
5
5,112
8,610
Investments
6
33,707,593
35,661,200
33,712,705
35,669,810
Current assets
Inventories
7
6,173
693
Trade and other receivables
8
160,020
4,371,021
Cash and cash equivalents
776,344
1,969,977
942,537
6,341,691
Current liabilities
9
(574,275)
(325,090)
Net current assets
368,262
6,016,601
Net assets
34,080,967
41,686,411
Equity
Called up share capital
12
16,073,002
16,073,002
Share premium account
13
18,719,006
30,219,006
Other reserves
29,500,000
18,000,000
Retained earnings
(30,211,041)
(22,605,597)
Total equity
34,080,967
41,686,411

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 July 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
2026-09-15
Shelley Wadey
Director
Company Registration No. 04890274
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the period ended 28 December 2025
2
Share capital
Share premium account
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total
Notes
£
£
£
£
£
Balance at 1 January 2024
16,073,002
30,219,006
18,000,000
(18,257,421)
46,034,587
Period ended 29 December 2024:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
(4,348,176)
(4,348,176)
Balance at 29 December 2024
16,073,002
30,219,006
18,000,000
(22,605,597)
41,686,411
Period ended 28 December 2025:
Loss and total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
(1,105,444)
(1,105,444)
Dividends
11
-
-
-
(6,500,000)
(6,500,000)
Reduction of share premium
13
-
0
(11,500,000)
-
-
0
(11,500,000)
Transfers
13
-
-
11,500,000
-
0
11,500,000
Balance at 28 December 2025
16,073,002
18,719,006
29,500,000
(30,211,041)
34,080,967
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements
For the period ended 28 December 2025
3
1
Accounting policies
Company information

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 4 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HA.

1.1
Basis of preparation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

 

The financial statements of the group are drawn up to either a 52 or 53 week period each year which is in accordance with the group management accounts. This is in line with the Companies Act 2006 as the period end is never more than seven days before or after the year end date of 31 December each year.

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited constitutes a qualifying entity, as set out within FRS 102 Section 1 "Scope", due to it being a 100% subsidiary of The Bath Priory Limited, and is included within the consolidated accounts of that company, which can be located at Companies House.

 

As the company meets the criteria of a qualifying entity, it has taken advantage of the following exemptions available to it:

 

1.2
Going concern

The directors have prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis as, in their opinion, the company is able to meet its obligations as they fall due. This opinion is based on detailed forecasting for the following 12 months based on current and expected market conditions together with current performance levels.true

1.3
Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes or duty. The following criteria must be met before revenue is recognised:

 

Management fee income is recognised when the fees are due to the group.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets - goodwill

Amortisation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of the asset as follows:

 

Goodwill                 10% straight line

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
4
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures, fittings & equipment
10% and 33% straight line
Computer equipment
20% to 33% straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.6
Non-current investments
Equity investments are measured at fair value through profit or loss, except for those equity investments that are not publicly traded and whose fair value cannot otherwise be measured reliably, which are recognised at cost less impairment until a reliable measure of fair value becomes available.

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.7
Impairment of non-current assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
5
1.8
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to sell, which is equivalent to net realisable value.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stock over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.9
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.10
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

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 receivables, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method 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. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of 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 deducting all of its liabilities.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

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

 

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

 

Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
1
Accounting policies (continued)
6
1.11
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.12
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.13
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or non-current assets.

 

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

 

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.14
Retirement benefits
The company operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. Contributions payable are charged to the profit and loss account in the year they are payable.
1.15
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions.

Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
7
2
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Impairment of fixed asset investments

In assessing the impairment charge to be made to the company's fixed asset investments (see note 6), management have reviewed the net asset position of each subsidiary alongside its future earnings to assess whether these amounts fall below the carrying value of each subsidiary.

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the period was:

28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Number
Number
Management and administration
27
24
4
Intangible fixed assets
Goodwill
£
Cost
At 30 December 2024 and 28 December 2025
300,000
Amortisation and impairment
At 30 December 2024 and 28 December 2025
300,000
Carrying amount
At 28 December 2025
-
0
At 29 December 2024
-
0
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
8
5
Property, plant and equipment
Fixtures, fittings & equipment
Computer equipment
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 30 December 2024
2,074
117,037
119,111
Additions
-
0
2,480
2,480
Disposals
-
0
(1,261)
(1,261)
At 28 December 2025
2,074
118,256
120,330
Depreciation and impairment
At 30 December 2024
2,074
108,427
110,501
Depreciation charged in the period
-
0
5,978
5,978
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(1,261)
(1,261)
At 28 December 2025
2,074
113,144
115,218
Carrying amount
At 28 December 2025
-
0
5,112
5,112
At 29 December 2024
-
0
8,610
8,610
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
9
6
Fixed asset investments
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Notes
£
£
Investments in subsidiaries
33,707,593
35,661,200
Movements in non-current investments
Shares in subsidiaries
£
Cost or valuation
At 30 December 2024 & 28 December 2025
40,288,201
Impairment
At 30 December 2024
4,627,001
Other impairment losses
1,953,607
At 28 December 2025
6,580,608
Carrying amount
At 28 December 2025
33,707,593
At 29 December 2024
35,661,200
7
Inventories
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
£
£
Finished goods and goods for resale
6,173
693
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
10
8
Trade and other receivables
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade receivables
83,767
142,227
Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
0
4,090,049
Prepayments and accrued income
41,717
112,396
125,484
4,344,672
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
£
£
Deferred tax asset (note 10)
34,536
26,349
Total debtors
160,020
4,371,021
9
Current liabilities
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
£
£
Trade payables
82,820
125,733
Taxation and social security
173,610
102,489
Other payables
1,802
1,562
Accruals and deferred income
316,043
95,306
574,275
325,090
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
11
10
Deferred taxation

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where the company has a legally enforceable right to do so. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial reporting purposes:

Assets
Assets
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Balances:
£
£
ACAs
34,536
26,349
28 December 2025
Movements in the period:
£
Asset at 30 December 2024
(26,349)
Credit to profit or loss
(8,187)
Asset at 28 December 2025
(34,536)

The deferred tax liability set out above is expected to reverse after 12 months and relates to accelerated capital allowances that are expected to mature within the same period and tax losses.

11
Dividends
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
£
£
Paid
6,500,000
-
0
Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
For the period ended 28 December 2025
12
12
Share capital
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
28 December 2025
29 December 2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of 25p each
64,292,008
64,292,008
16,073,002
16,073,002

Shares rank equally for voting purposes. On a show of hands, each member shall have one vote and on a poll each member shall have one vote per share held.

13
Share premium account

In the period, Andrew Brownsword Hotels Limited undertook a share premium reduction of £11.5 million. This balance was transferred to other reserves.

14
Audit report information

As the income statement has been omitted from the filing copy of the financial statements, the following information in relation to the audit report on the statutory financial statements is provided in accordance with s444(5B) of the Companies Act 2006.

The auditor's report is unqualified and includes the following:

Opinion

In our opinion the financial statements:

Senior Statutory Auditor:
Michael Strong
Statutory Auditors:
Saffery LLP
Date of audit report:
17 July 2026
15
Related party transactions

No guarantees have been given or received.

 

The company has taken advantage of the exemption available under FRS 102 section 33 "Related Party Disclosures" whereby it has not disclosed transactions with the ultimate parent company or any wholly owned subsidiary undertaking of the group.

16
Ultimate controlling party

The company's ultimate parent company is The Bath Priory Limited, which is incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate controlling party is Queensquare Trustees Limited by virtue of its shareholding.

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