BOURNEMOUTH SANDS HOTEL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
05051024 · ltd · incorporated 2004-02-20
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
78/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Hotels and similar accommodation
Sector: Accommodation & food service
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: active trading company with strong profile and acceptable with review structure.
Opportunity 78/100 (strong), bankability 67/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
8 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 21.5y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 21.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 33/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
8 charges (8/8 with lender, 8/8 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (3 active, 11 linked, 7 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
19 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
88 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
78/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
69
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 address
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 officers
- • 1 accounts
- • 1 address
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (53 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-11📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2026-05-29➖MOSS, Gary resignedsecretary
- 2026-05-29➖MOSS, Gary resigneddirector
- 2026-05-29📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2026-05-29📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2026-05-29📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-07-03📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-02📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2025-05-30🔒Charge registered #8Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2025-01-20📄change-to-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC05
- 2024-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2024-02-16📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-24➕WILSON, Samuel James appointeddirector
- 2024-01-23📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-12-09➖WILSON, Jeanne Rose resigneddirector
- 2023-07-13📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-09-05📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2021-04-01📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2021-04-01📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2020-07-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2020-03-16📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-03-11📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2020-03-07📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2020-03-07🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2020-03-03🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2017-11-02➕HARPER, Paul David appointeddirector
- 2016-04-01➕MOSS, Gary appointedsecretary
- 2016-04-01➖WILSON, Jeannie resignedsecretary
- 2016-04-01➕MOSS, Gary appointeddirector
- 2012-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-04-04🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-03-30🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Santander UK PLC
- 2011-01-07➕BROWN, George Antony appointeddirector
- 2010-12-22➖WILSON, David Guy resigneddirector
- 2010-07-16➖BROWN, George Antony resignedsecretary
- 2010-07-16➕WILSON, Jeannie appointedsecretary
- 2010-07-16➖BROWN, George Antony resigneddirector
- 2008-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2008-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2008-01-11🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2007-12-18🔒Charge registered #5Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2007-11-20🔒Charge registered #4Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
- 2005-04-27🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-02-08➕BROWN, George Antony appointedsecretary
- 2005-02-08➖BROWN, Victoria Louise resignedsecretary
- 2005-01-20🔒Charge registered #2Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2005-01-17🔒Charge registered #1Lender: Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC
- 2004-12-16➕WILSON, David Guy appointeddirector
- 2004-12-16➕WILSON, Jeanne Rose appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 53 events
Owner dependency
68/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 16 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 61 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
53/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- secondaryFounder aged 58+: Senior director is approximately 61. Early succession window.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 16 years.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
2 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: MOSS, Gary resigned 2026-05-29; MOSS, Gary resigned 2026-05-29
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Samatt Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Samatt Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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BOURNEMOUTH SANDS HOTEL LIMITED
This company · 05051024
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Samatt Ltd Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Mrs Jeanne Wilsonceased 06/04/2016· 75-100% shares
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ PARK CENTRAL LTD→ 12225325 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| ALCHEMY ENCOUNTERS LTD→ 16411128 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ALT ROCK LIMITED→ 15462104 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| AMBERLIGHT TRADING LTD→ 15440664 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ANGEL HOUSE ACCOMMODATION LTD→ 14571078 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| AROMA @ VERWOOD LTD→ 17103070 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARUBA LIMITED→ 06021771 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 19y | — | — |
| ASIAN FOOD OUTLET LTD→ 11658321 · est 2018 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 7y | — | — |
| ASPIRE HOTELS LTD→ 15189231 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ASTEX SECURITY SERVICES LTD→ 15610516 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| ASTON EVENTS LIMITED→ 11983852 · est 2019 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2004-02-20
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC55100 — Hotels and similar accommodation
Registered office
2 West Cliff Gardens
C/O Finance Office, Bournemouth Sands Hotel
Bournemouth
BH2 5HR
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-13
Last: 2026-01-30
Officers (3 active · 8 resigned)
BROWN, George Antony→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-01-07
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HARPER, Paul David→
Activedirector · ~45y · appointed 2017-11-02
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WILSON, Samuel James→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2024-01-24
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BROWN, George Antony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-02-08 · resigned 2010-07-16
BROWN, Victoria Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-02-20 · resigned 2005-02-08
MOSS, Gary→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-04-01 · resigned 2026-05-29
WILSON, Jeannie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2010-07-16 · resigned 2016-04-01
BROWN, George Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2004-02-20 · resigned 2010-07-16
MOSS, Gary→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2016-04-01 · resigned 2026-05-29
WILSON, David Guy→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2004-12-16 · resigned 2010-12-22
WILSON, Jeanne Rose→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · appointed 2004-12-16 · resigned 2023-12-09
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Mortgages & charges
8
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:8 of 8 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 30/05/2025 | — | |
| outstanding | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/03/2020 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/03/2012 | 07/03/2020 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge over licensed premises | 1 property | 18/12/2007 | 04/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/11/2007 | 04/04/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Deed of admission to an omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement dated 20TH january 2005 and | 1 property | 27/04/2005 | 11/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Omnibus guarantee and set-off agreement | 1 property | 20/01/2005 | 11/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 17/01/2005 | 11/01/2008 |
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Recent filings (88 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2026-07-11
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2026-05-29
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2026-05-29
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-05-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-31
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2025-07-03
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2025-06-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-02-10
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2025-01-20
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-02-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2023-07-13
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-02-09