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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED

 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026













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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Mr C J Graves 
Ms C E Graves 




Company secretary
Mr C J Graves



Registered number
01279666



Registered office
Armathwaite Hall Hotel
Bassenthwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

CA12 4RE




Independent auditors
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors

Montgomery Way

Rosehill

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 2UU





 
ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4
Directors' Responsibilities Statement
 
5
Independent Auditors' Report
 
6 - 9
Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
10
Statement of Financial Position
 
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
 
12
Statement of Cash Flows
 
13
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
14 - 29


 
ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Introduction
 
The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Business review
 
The directors are pleased with the results for the current year and believe the Company will continue to trade very successfully, producing similar results year on year. The UK is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis caused by inflation and interest rate hikes. Therefore, customers do not have as much disposable income as before. Nevertheless, the Lake District remains a very sought after tourist destination. The hotel has a multitude of facilities to offer and is a popular choice for destination weddings and spa days. The wildlife park continues to be a popular choice for the surrounding area, schools, and tourists, with no local competition.

The directors seek to maintain the hotel to a very high standard, placing it in the luxury end of the market. The Company has invested £156k to install a new outdoor hydro pool, along with a further £61k investment in new plant room equipment for the spa. Continuous works are always being done across the hotel, with further refurbishments done to bedrooms during 2025/26 and the opening of an additional restaurant in March of 2026.
 
The Company remains in a strong financial position with net assets of £14.2m which is an increase of 6% on 2025. The Company is continually assessing its market position, and the directors actively seek ways to grow the business and take advantage of business opportunities as they arise. The company has taken advantage of interest rate rises on savings.
 

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
The Company is not immune to risks and has procedures in place aimed to minimise the possibility and scale of specific risks that may impact on the Company. A specific risk to the Company is if a downturn in the tourist trade in the Lake District occurred there could be a significant effect on turnover and profitability. To mitigate this risk, the Company ensures that the hotel and the grounds are maintained to exceptionally high standards and the Company carries out promotional activity to position itself in such markets that it hopes would not be significantly affected.

The business' principal financial instruments comprise bank balances, trade debtors, trade creditors, loans to the business and finance lease agreements. The main purpose of the instruments is to finance the business' operations.

In respect of bank balances, the liquidity risk is managed by maintaining a balance between the continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of overdrafts at floating rates of interest. All of the business' cash balances are held in such a way that achieves a competitive rate of interest. The business makes use of money market facilities where funds are available.

Trade debtors are managed in respect of credit and cash flow risk by policies concerning the credit offered to customers and the regular monitoring of the amounts outstanding of both time and credit limits. The amounts presented in the balance sheet are net of allowances for doubtful debtors.

 
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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Trade creditors' liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet amounts due.

Loans comprise loans from the directors and from financial institutions. The interest rate and monthly repayments on the loans from financial institutions are variable. The business manages the liquidity risk by ensuring that there are sufficient funds to meet the payments.

The business is a lessee in respect of finance leased assets. The liquidity risk in respect of these is managed by ensuring that there are sufficient funds to meet the payments.

Financial key performance indicators
 
                                        Unit           2026                    2025

       Turnover                       £          7,982,363            7,016,907  
                                           
       Turnover growth          %                      14                       17

       Gross profit margin     %                       43                       41

       Profit before tax            £           1,157,261               720,046 

       Net assets                    £          14,220,559          13,358,646

The company can manage its affairs with the above basic KPIs, no other KPIs are relevant to business decisions.


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



Mr C J Graves
Director

Date: 29 October 2026

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

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

Principal activity

The principal activity of the company continued to be that of operating a hotel, spa and wildlife park.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £861,913 (2025 - £526,921).

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Mr C J Graves 
Ms C E Graves 

Matters covered in the Strategic Report

Certain information is not shown in the Directors' Report because it is shown in the Strategic Report under s414C(11). The Strategic Report includes a business review, principal risks and uncertainties, significant events in the year, information on the Company's key performance indicators and future developments.

Disclosure of information to auditors

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

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

Post balance sheet events

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

Auditors

Under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006, Armstrong 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.
 





Mr C J Graves
Director

Date: 29 October 2026

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

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

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

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

∙make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

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

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

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

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Armathwaite Hall Hotel Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 March 2026, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of financial position, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 and of its 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 Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


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


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


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


Other information


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


We have nothing to report in this regard.


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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


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


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

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


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


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


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 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 Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL 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 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:

• We obtained an understanding of laws and regulations that affect the company, focusing on those that    had a direct effect on the financial statements or that had a fundamental effect on its operations. Key laws   and regulations that we identified included the UK Companies Act, tax legislation and occupational health   and employment legislation.

• We enquired of the directors, reviewed correspondence with HMRC and reviewed directors meeting    minutes for evidence of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We also reviewed controls the  directors have in place to ensure compliance.

• We gained an understanding of the controls that the directors have in place to prevent and detect fraud.    We enquired of the directors about any instances of fraud that had taken place during the accounting    period.

• The risk of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations was discussed within the audit     team and tests were planned and performed to address these risks. We identified the potential for fraud in  the following areas: revenue recognition and management override of controls.

• We reviewed financial statements disclosures and tested to supporting documentation to assess     compliance with relevant laws and regulations discussed above.

• We enquired of the directors and third-party advisors about actual and potential litigation and claims.

• We performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that might    indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.

• In addressing the risk of fraud due to management override of internal controls we tested the     appropriateness of journal entries and assessed whether the judgements made in making accounting    estimates were indicative of a potential bias.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


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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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL 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 2006. Our 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.





David Harper (ACA) (Senior Statutory Auditor)
Armstrong Watson Audit Limited
Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors
Carlisle

2 November 2026
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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
7,982,363
7,016,907

Cost of sales
  
(4,569,396)
(4,073,656)

Gross profit
  
3,412,967
2,943,251

Administrative expenses
  
(2,260,633)
(2,140,749)

Other operating income
 5 
82,688
72,194

Operating profit
 6 
1,235,022
874,696

Interest receivable and similar income
 10 
37,498
9,436

Interest payable and similar expenses
 11 
(115,259)
(164,086)

Profit before tax
  
1,157,261
720,046

Tax on profit
 12 
(295,348)
(193,125)

Profit for the financial year
  
861,913
526,921

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

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 01279666

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 13 
16,946,557
16,817,994

  
16,946,557
16,817,994

Current assets
  

Stocks
 14 
193,053
216,188

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 15 
315,207
290,940

Cash at bank and in hand
 16 
2,321,666
2,347,318

  
2,829,926
2,854,446

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 17 
(5,287,809)
(5,810,904)

Net current liabilities
  
 
 
(2,457,883)
 
 
(2,956,458)

Total assets less current liabilities
  
14,488,674
13,861,536

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 18 
(29,988)
(322,394)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 21 
(238,127)
(180,496)

  
 
 
(238,127)
 
 
(180,496)

Net assets
  
14,220,559
13,358,646


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 22 
100,000
100,000

Revaluation reserve
 23 
5,729,347
5,729,347

Profit and loss account
 23 
8,391,212
7,529,299

Total equity
  
14,220,559
13,358,646


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




Ms C E Graves
Director

Date: 29 October 2026

The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026


Called up share capital
Revaluation reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£


At 1 April 2024
100,000
5,729,347
7,002,378
12,831,725


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
526,921
526,921



At 1 April 2025
100,000
5,729,347
7,529,299
13,358,646


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year
-
-
861,913
861,913


At 31 March 2026
100,000
5,729,347
8,391,212
14,220,559


The notes on pages 14 to 29 form part of these financial statements.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2026
2025
£
£

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
861,913
526,921

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of tangible assets
162,175
130,514

(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible assets
(6,991)
-

Interest paid
115,259
164,086

Interest received
(37,498)
(9,436)

Taxation charge
295,348
193,125

Decrease/(increase) in stocks
23,135
(58,981)

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(24,267)
169,255

Decrease in amounts owed by participating interests
-
22,957

Increase in creditors
46,298
319,696

Corporation tax (paid)
(146,669)
(165,560)

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,288,703
1,292,577


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(294,247)
(158,913)

Sale of tangible fixed assets
10,500
-

Interest received
37,498
9,436

Net cash from investing activities

(246,249)
(149,477)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(930,725)
(768,332)

Repayment of finance leases
(22,122)
(13,881)

Interest paid
(115,259)
(164,086)

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,068,106)
(946,299)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(25,652)
196,801

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
2,347,318
2,150,517

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
2,321,666
2,347,318


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
2,321,666
2,347,318

2,321,666
2,347,318


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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

1.


General information

Armathwaite Hall Hotel Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Armathwaite Hall Hotel, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RE.

The principal activity of the Company continued to be that of operating a hotel, spa and wildlife park.

The financial statements are prepared in Pound Sterling (£), which is the functional currency of the Company. All figures have been rounded to the nearest Pound. 

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the Company's accounting policies (see note 3).

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
2.2

Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

 
2.3

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover 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 turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
∙the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
∙the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
∙the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company 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.







 

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.3
Turnover (continued)

Rendering of services

Turnover 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 turnover can be measured reliably;
∙it is probable that the Company 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.

 
2.4

Operating leases: the Company 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.

 
2.5

Operating leases: the Company 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.

 
2.6

Interest income

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

 
2.7

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.

 
2.8

Borrowing costs

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

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Company operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.

 
2.10

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.

Certain freehold property was previously revalued however the revalued amounts were treated as historical cost on transition to FRS 102.

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

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Freehold property
-
50 years straight line basis
Motor vehicles
-
25% reducing balance basis
Fixtures and fittings
-
5 years/15 years straight line basis

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.

The directors believe that the hotels do not depreciate due to the high standards in which the properties are maintained and that the residual value of freehold land and buildings is in excess of cost.

Changes in accounting policy

The depreciation rates have changed from the prior year. Previously, no depreciation has been charged on freehold land and buildings which in the current year has been changed to 50 years straight line where the asset's carrying amount exceeds its residual value. The financial statements have been adjusted to reflect this adjustment. 

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.11

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition.

Stocks held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured at the lower of cost and replacement cost, adjusted where applicable for any loss of service potential.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks 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.

Livestock

Domestic farm animals are valued at the lower of cost of production or estimated selling price less costs to sell. Exotic wildlife are held at nil value due to restrictions on trade of exotic animals.

 
2.12

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 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 Company's cash management.

 
2.13

Financial instruments

Financial assets

Basic financial assets, including trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances are initially recognised at transaction price, 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. Such assets are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are recognised at transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

2.Accounting policies (continued)

  
2.14

Taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:

•  The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will    be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
•  Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax   allowances have been met.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

  
2.15

Leases

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

3.


Judgments in applying accounting policies 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.

Depreciation

Depreciation is the main source of estimation uncertainty. Depreciation rates used are detailed earlier in the accounting policies. The rates used are reviewed annually to consider whether the rates remain appropriate.

Valuation of tangible fixed assets

Certain freehold property was previously revalued however the revalued amounts were treated as historical cost on transition to FRS 102.


4.


Turnover

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


2026
2025
£
£

Hospitality
5,583,542
4,872,345

Spa
1,340,790
1,175,576

Wildlife Park
1,058,031
968,986

7,982,363
7,016,907


All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.


5.


Other operating income

2026
2025
£
£

Commissions received
3,428
945

Net rents receivable
79,260
71,249

82,688
72,194


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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

6.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2026
2025
£
£

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
162,175
130,514

Other operating lease rentals
17,301
43,016

(Profit)/loss on sale of tangible assets
(6,991)
-

Auditors' remuneration
14,620
15,100


7.


Auditors' remuneration

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


2026
2025
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
14,620
15,100

8.


Employees

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


2026
2025
£
£

Wages and salaries
2,879,845
2,650,094

Social security costs
336,298
233,798

Cost of defined contribution scheme
47,425
40,625

3,263,568
2,924,517


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


        2026
        2025
            No.
            No.







Operational Activities
128
123



Administration and support
3
3



Other Departments
2
2

133
128

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

9.


Directors' remuneration

2026
2025
£
£

Directors' emoluments
70,265
62,092



10.


Interest receivable

2026
2025
£
£


Bank interest receivable
37,498
9,436


11.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2026
2025
£
£


Bank interest payable
42,940
55,814

Other loan interest payable
70,704
106,000

Finance leases and hire purchase contracts
1,615
2,272

115,259
164,086


12.


Taxation


2026
2025
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
237,717
165,560


Total current tax
237,717
165,560

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
57,631
27,565

Total deferred tax
57,631
27,565


Tax on profit
295,348
193,125
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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
 
12.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is lower than (2025 - higher 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
1,157,261
720,046


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2025 - 25%)
289,315
180,012

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
23,642
13,113

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(19,912)
-

Income not taxable for tax purposes
(26)
-

Movement in deferred tax not recognised
2,329
-

Total tax charge for the year
295,348
193,125


Factors that may affect future tax charges

There were no factors that may affect future tax charges.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

13.


Tangible fixed assets


Freehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Total

£
£
£
£



Valuation


At 1 April 2025
16,079,448
334,429
3,656,482
20,070,359


Additions
-
-
294,247
294,247


Disposals
-
(63,433)
-
(63,433)



At 31 March 2026

16,079,448
270,996
3,950,729
20,301,173



Depreciation


At 1 April 2025
-
165,253
3,087,112
3,252,365


Charge for the year on owned assets
-
21,069
120,520
141,589


Charge for the year on financed assets
-
20,586
-
20,586


Disposals
-
(59,924)
-
(59,924)



At 31 March 2026

-
146,984
3,207,632
3,354,616



Net book value



At 31 March 2026
16,079,448
124,012
743,097
16,946,557



At 31 March 2025
16,079,448
169,176
569,370
16,817,994

Freehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £16,079,448 (2025 - £16,079,448) has the following restriction on title:

National Westminster Bank PLC holds a fixed and floating charge over all property and undertakings of the Company.

The land and buildings are stated at deemed cost based on a previous UK GAAP revaluation on the date of transition to FRS 102. Had this class of asset been measured on a historical basis, their carrying amount would have been £10,260,106 (2025 - £10,260,106).

The net book value of assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, included above, are as follows:


2026
2025
£
£



Motor vehicles
60,801
74,888

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

14.


Stocks

2026
2025
£
£

Livestock
90,465
128,584

Hotel and spa stock
102,588
87,604

193,053
216,188



15.


Debtors

2026
2025
£
£


Trade debtors
24,848
26,409

Other debtors
800
-

Prepayments and accrued income
289,559
264,531

315,207
290,940



16.


Cash and cash equivalents

2026
2025
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
2,321,666
2,347,318


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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

17.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

As restated
2026
2025
£
£

Bank loans
-
162,281

Other loans
748,623
1,247,439

Trade creditors
261,419
292,958

Corporation tax
257,623
166,575

Other taxation and social security
313,533
374,026

Obligations under finance lease and hire purchase contracts
22,778
22,122

Other creditors
505,397
631,870

Accruals and deferred income
1,428,436
1,163,633

Share capital treated as debt
1,750,000
1,750,000

5,287,809
5,810,904


Included within the other borrowings of £1,750,000 (2025 - £1,750,000) of non-equity shares. The terms and conditions of the loan are included in note 22.

For security and conditions of bank loans, see note 19.

For security and conditions of obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, see note 20. 

Some prior year balances have been reclassified to reflect a more appropriate classification, with no
impact on the total value of the creditors reported.


18.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

2026
2025
£
£

Bank loans
-
269,628

Net obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts
29,988
52,766

29,988
322,394


For security and conditions of bank loans, please see note 19.

For security and conditions of obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, please see note 20. 

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

19.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


2026
2025
£
£

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
-
162,281

Other loans
748,623
1,247,439

Preference shares
1,750,000
1,750,000


2,498,623
3,159,720

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
-
269,628


-
269,628



2,498,623
3,429,348


Bank loans

The long-term loans are secured by a fixed and floating charge held by National Westminster Bank PLC over all property and undertakings of the company.

The National Westminster Bank PLC term loan is denominated in sterling with a nominal interest rate of 2.25% plus the bank base rate, and the final instalment was paid during the year. The carrying amount at the year-end is £Nil (2025 - £431,909).

Other borrowings

A Director's loan with a carrying amount of £Nil (2025 - £250,000) is denominated in sterling with a nominal interest rate of 2% plus the Bank of England base rate. The final instalment for the prior year loan was paid during the year. 

A loan from a company with a common director and shareholder with a carrying amount of £748,623 (2025 - £999,783) is denominated in sterling with a fixed interest rate of 3.6% per annum. The loan is repayable on demand.

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

20.


Hire purchase and finance leases


Minimum lease payments under hire purchase fall due as follows:

2026
2025
£
£


Within one year
21,522
22,122

Between 1-5 years
31,244
52,776

52,766
74,898

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 3 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis, and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.


21.


Deferred taxation




2026
2025


£

£






At beginning of year
180,496
152,931


Charged to profit or loss
57,631
27,565



At end of year
238,127
180,496

The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:

2026
2025
£
£


Accelerated capital allowances
150,626
95,470

Capital gains
89,992
89,993

Short term timing differences
(2,491)
(4,967)

238,127
180,496

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

22.


Share capital

2026
2025
£
£
Shares classified as equity

Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,000 (2025 - 100,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100,000
100,000

2026
2025
£
£
Shares classified as debt

Allotted, called up and fully paid



1,750,000 (2025 - 1,750,000) Redeemable preference shares of £1.00 each
1,750,000
1,750,000


Redeemable preference shares have no voting rights but a 4% cumulative dividend per annum. Priority to dividends is given above all other classes of shares. On winding up, holders are entitled to receive a sum of £1 per preference share, together with any arrears of dividends.


23.


Reserves

Revaluation reserve

This reserve records the movements in the market value of the fixed assets.

Profit and loss account

This reserve represents cumulative profits and losses, net of any dividends paid.

24.


Analysis of net debt




At 1 April 2025
Cash flows
At 31 March 2026
£

£

£

Cash at bank and in hand

2,347,318

(25,652)

2,321,666

Debt due after 1 year

(269,628)

269,628

-

Debt due within 1 year

(3,587,033)

800,120

(2,786,913)

Finance leases

(74,888)

22,122

(52,766)


(1,584,231)
1,066,218
(518,013)

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ARMATHWAITE HALL HOTEL LIMITED
 

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

25.


Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £47,425 (2025 - £40,625). Contributions totalling £9,966 (2025 - £19,868) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


26.


Commitments under operating leases

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

2026
2025
£
£


Not later than 1 year
1,756
4,809

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
5,267
7,022

7,023
11,831


27.


Related party transactions

Transactions with related parties

During the year the company entered into the following transactions with related parties:

A related party advanced a loan to Armathwaite Hall Hotel Limited. Interest is charged at 3.6% per annum £34,500 (2025 - £36,000) and the loan is repayable on demand. At the year end the balance owed to the related party was £748,623 (2025 - £999,783).

Included within other borrowings is a Director's loan with a carrying amount of £Nil (2025 - £250,000) is denominated in sterling with a nominal interest rate of 2% plus the Bank of England base rate. The final instalment for the prior year loan was paid during the year. 

Included within other creditors is an amount of £288,290 (2025 - £427,312) owed to the directors of the company. This is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.


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