0:00:02 > 0:00:04This dinky des res behind me is called Bridge House.
0:00:04 > 0:00:09And it's a one-up, one-down built 500 years ago as an apple store.
0:00:09 > 0:00:12And it was constructed over this running stream
0:00:12 > 0:00:15in an extraordinary attempt to avoid paying land tax.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17Find out where we are in just a moment.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31'In today's show, I will be helping a couple
0:00:31 > 0:00:35'who want to step out of retirement and make a new life for themselves
0:00:35 > 0:00:38'running a B&B in England's lovely Lake District.
0:00:38 > 0:00:43- 'We'll get them excited about a guesthouse.'- That's the house. - Yeah.- That's the house?
0:00:43 > 0:00:45'We'll be offering them unexpected opportunities.'
0:00:45 > 0:00:48We said that whatever you came up with we'd look at.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52Any sort of business and, great, let's look.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56'And there's the mystery house which could make them reassess their plans entirely.'
0:00:58 > 0:01:00Today I'm in Ambleside,
0:01:00 > 0:01:03a village right in the heart of the Lake District here in Cumbria.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08And Bridge House is probably the most photographed and painted building in the whole county.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11Even J M Turner captured it on canvas.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13In its long history it's had many uses,
0:01:13 > 0:01:17but in the 1850s a family with six children lived there.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21I don't think even I could persuade someone to buy it under those conditions.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24'Sitting shoulder to shoulder with the Scottish border,
0:01:24 > 0:01:26'Cumbria in the north-west of England
0:01:26 > 0:01:28'is the country's second largest county
0:01:28 > 0:01:31'and home to the Lake District National Park.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36'The park's mountain landscape consists of volcanic rock and slate peaks
0:01:36 > 0:01:38'which give way to lake-filled valleys.
0:01:38 > 0:01:43'Boasting 16 lakes, this is a hugely popular holiday destination,
0:01:43 > 0:01:47'attracting some eight million visitors every year who flock to the area
0:01:47 > 0:01:51'to take advantage of all the outdoor activities on offer.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56'As well as tourism, farming is extremely valuable to the economy with around three million sheep
0:01:56 > 0:01:59'grazing on the hill farms and moorlands.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02'Cumbria's dramatic landscape has inspired generations
0:02:02 > 0:02:04'of artists, writers and poets.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07'It was William Wordsworth who declared that the Lake District
0:02:07 > 0:02:10'was the loveliest spot that man has ever known.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12'And I couldn't agree with him more.'
0:02:14 > 0:02:18The Lake District National Park is pretty sparsely populated.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20There's just under 23,000 properties here
0:02:20 > 0:02:25and it's a big area, so it works out to about 26 per square mile.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29Now, if you want to live inside the park, that makes it very expensive,
0:02:29 > 0:02:33but just take a look at what your money can buy.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37For a premium price tag of £1.25 million,
0:02:37 > 0:02:41this five-bedroom house in Troutbeck has an enormous sitting room
0:02:41 > 0:02:44and a rather fine kitchen with dual-aspect windows
0:02:44 > 0:02:46that make the most of its prime position
0:02:46 > 0:02:49overlooking Lake Windermere and the Fells.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53At the gateway to the northern lakes at Penrith, this impressive
0:02:53 > 0:02:58period five-bedroom family home is up for grabs at £650,000.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00Immaculately renovated throughout,
0:03:00 > 0:03:03with a light and spacious family kitchen, modern bathrooms
0:03:03 > 0:03:06and an enormous conservatory to relax in
0:03:06 > 0:03:10and soak up the beautiful rural location.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14Or how about this three-bedroom rustic barn conversion in Gosforth
0:03:14 > 0:03:18on the market for £380,000?
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Lying on the western edge of the National Park, this family home
0:03:21 > 0:03:25also comes with planning permission to add a further two bedrooms on the first floor.
0:03:25 > 0:03:31A great opportunity to maximise the beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35You see, properties inside the Lake District National Park are pretty special
0:03:35 > 0:03:39but are they special enough to float to the boat of today's buyers? Let's meet them.
0:03:39 > 0:03:44Today's house-hunters are Andrew and Linda Dagg who, two years ago,
0:03:44 > 0:03:46sold their printing business in Leeds
0:03:46 > 0:03:50and, by their own admission, have been on holiday ever since.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Now the couple, who have three daughters and two grandchildren,
0:03:53 > 0:03:55are looking to begin a new chapter.
0:03:55 > 0:04:01We've had 10 very happy years in this house but we've a long way to go till we retire properly.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03We need something to do to keep us busy.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06We're too young to be getting out of bed with nothing to do.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09They're selling their four bed house in Pudsey, West Yorkshire,
0:04:09 > 0:04:14with plans for a new lease of life in the Lake District to run a bed and breakfast business.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17We'd like to move to the Lake District
0:04:17 > 0:04:20because we've grown up there as a family on holiday.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22It's an area that's very busy with tourism
0:04:22 > 0:04:24and we see it as an opportunity therefore
0:04:24 > 0:04:26to have a nice little business
0:04:26 > 0:04:29that will make some reasonable money utilising tourism.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31Linda and Andrew have a clear wish-list
0:04:31 > 0:04:34for their dream home in the country.
0:04:34 > 0:04:36I think what we need from this next property
0:04:36 > 0:04:39is four-plus letting bedrooms.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Two bedrooms for us, perhaps a sitting room.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46A cosy country kitchen with a range.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- That will be nice. I think it's important that the private side is the private side.- Yes.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53We want separating from the guests.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56Yeah. I think I'd like a garden if possible.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58Well, I would like a garden.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- I want a garage. - You want a garage. And...
0:05:02 > 0:05:05A property with views and character.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08Somewhere that visitors want to come and stay.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11But life's not all about work. Andrew and Linda also want
0:05:11 > 0:05:16to use their move to the Lakes to indulge in more outdoor pursuits.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19We're really excited about moving to the country and I, for one,
0:05:19 > 0:05:22can't wait to get involved with outdoor pursuits again.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27And I'm particularly looking forward to getting another Labrador and marching the hills.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30And Linda's excited about moving to the country too.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33Yes, painting in the Lake District would be amazing,
0:05:33 > 0:05:37and join the local community clubs and be an active part of a village.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40I really enjoy growing fruit and vegetables
0:05:40 > 0:05:43and I'm hoping that we'll have the facility to grow them
0:05:43 > 0:05:44in the bed and breakfast
0:05:44 > 0:05:48and hopefully I'll be able to make jams and chutneys
0:05:48 > 0:05:50and serve them in the business.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54I like cooking. Andrew likes eating.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56And I enjoy wildlife.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59I love being out and about walking.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03I enjoy the Lakes themselves, in terms of rowing or kayaking.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06And when it comes to decision-making, who's the boss?
0:06:06 > 0:06:09Who makes the decisions? I think we both make the decisions.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- Yeah, I'd be frightened to make them on my own. - SHE LAUGHS
0:06:14 > 0:06:17But before we can start looking for their new home,
0:06:17 > 0:06:20we need to find out what their house is worth.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23The property is in a great location in a sought-after area of Pudsey.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26It's four bedrooms, three reception rooms.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28Was formerly two cottages knocked into one,
0:06:28 > 0:06:31so offers very good-sized family accommodation.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34And I would value the property at £375,000.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41I'm very happy with the estate agent's valuation at the moment.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43We've got to bear in mind the market we're in.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46We've been here 10 years. We've made a very good return.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50So what's Andrew and Linda's budget for their escape to the country?
0:06:50 > 0:06:55Our budget for this move is £600,000 to £650,000.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00Of course, Andrew and Linda couldn't have picked a better spot to open a B&B
0:07:00 > 0:07:06and, according to the Lake District Tourist Board, bookings are up 18% on the same time last year.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10However, I'm slightly worried they're not prepared to look at outside the park
0:07:10 > 0:07:14because that's putting a lot of pressure on their £650,000 budget.
0:07:14 > 0:07:18They do want six bedrooms, four for the guests and two for themselves.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21And views. And views, they're always expensive.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24Andrew and Linda want a perfect Lakeland location
0:07:24 > 0:07:27which would also draw in perspective B&B guests,
0:07:27 > 0:07:30so our search will radiate out from the popular towns
0:07:30 > 0:07:32of Keswick and Windermere.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36I'll show them some fantastic properties, amongst which I hope is their ideal home.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38But we also have the mystery house,
0:07:38 > 0:07:41which will serve up something they hadn't bargained for.
0:07:44 > 0:07:49- Morning, guys.- Morning, Alastair. - Isn't the Lake District beautiful? - Isn't it just.- Fabulous.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53I'm glad you're looking here. You've been on a permanent holiday for the last two years?
0:07:53 > 0:07:57Yes, we have. We had a really good time.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Why are you stopping being on holiday?
0:07:59 > 0:08:01Basically, we want something to do.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03We want a reason to get up, a purpose.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- You're bored of your retirement? - We're bored of all the travelling and fun.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Just a tad too young to retire.
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- So you want something more serious? - Yeah.- A lifestyle, not too serious.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15But I hear are looking for a B&B?
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- Yes.- Something like that.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20Exciting. I can't remember us finding a place like that before.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- No, it's different. - This is a great place to look.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- Absolutely.- I did want to know whether you've had any experience of running a B&B?
0:08:27 > 0:08:30No experience running a B&B, but we've stayed in them
0:08:30 > 0:08:34and we've asked people that own them what the lifestyle's like.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38And it's quite a flexible way of going on.
0:08:38 > 0:08:44If we want to go and see family or family come to us, we can have no vacancies up.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- Just take it as it comes, but we appreciate it is hard work. - Absolutely.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53What about the business side of things? The Lake District is a great place for a B&B
0:08:53 > 0:08:56as everyone wants to come and stay, but it's expensive.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Very expensive.- So I want to talk to about your budget.- Sure.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02You said 650?
0:09:02 > 0:09:05We said 600, 650 for a tidy business.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09Less than that if we're going to be investing in something
0:09:09 > 0:09:12that we will need to turn into a business.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Shall we get going? - Yes.- Love to.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17Andrew and Linda have a budget of £650,000
0:09:17 > 0:09:21to find their home with a B&B business in the Lake District.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24The property needs to have private quarters,
0:09:24 > 0:09:25including two double bedrooms
0:09:25 > 0:09:29and spacious reception rooms for family visitors.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32For the B&B side, they are looking for at least four bedrooms,
0:09:32 > 0:09:33all with en-suite bathrooms.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37And the property must be within the National Park
0:09:37 > 0:09:38and offer outstanding views.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41I fear getting what they want on their budget
0:09:41 > 0:09:45is going to be an uphill struggle, but let's see what we can do.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51Is there anything you're anxious about the business or is at an exciting prospect?
0:09:51 > 0:09:52No, excited about it.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- Absolutely.- It'll be good fun.
0:09:55 > 0:10:00It's different to just buying a business, in the sense that it's a home as well,
0:10:00 > 0:10:04so the value of the property underwrites the business risk in many senses.
0:10:04 > 0:10:07It's win-win, whichever way we look at it.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- We like win-win. - We like win-win.- We do!
0:10:12 > 0:10:17And let's just hope we back a winner among the selection of properties we've lined up for them,
0:10:17 > 0:10:20starting with our first one in the market town of Ambleside,
0:10:20 > 0:10:23right in the middle of the Lake District National Park.
0:10:23 > 0:10:27Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Ambleside is located at the northern end
0:10:27 > 0:10:30of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34It also has superb access to outstanding mountains and fells
0:10:34 > 0:10:38so it's a great place for outdoor pursuits such as walking or sailing.
0:10:38 > 0:10:42For the less adventurous, there are many places to eat and drink
0:10:42 > 0:10:43and a variety of shops to browse.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47Our first property is a charming 18th century cottage,
0:10:47 > 0:10:51five minutes' walk from both the town centre and the lake.
0:10:51 > 0:10:56- Roll on up for our first lakeside B&B.- Wow.- Very good.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58This is the one I want to show you.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01It's the cream part of this building, not all of it unfortunately.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04It's nice. Nice.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- Sounds a bit cagey?- Yes. - You don't like it?
0:11:07 > 0:11:09No, I can't say that I don't like it
0:11:09 > 0:11:11cos it's quite a pretty building.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16It's pretty, it's got history, but I think we need to see inside, then look at the view.
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- Does the garage belong to the house? - Yeah. The garage and the next green door is yours.- I see.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Are you happy with this?- I like the style of the property.- Yeah.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- Not blown away, but I like it.- Shall we go inside?- Absolutely.- Yeah.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33The current owners run a successful bed and breakfast business,
0:11:33 > 0:11:36and I'm hoping that the mix of historic character
0:11:36 > 0:11:40and income potential is a combination Andrew and Linda will find appealing.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- In we come!- Wow.- Sweet. - It is sweet, isn't it?- Yes.
0:11:44 > 0:11:49- It's uber-cosy.- Yes. Yes, it is.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- It's nice.- It is. I love it.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55This is what the present owner calls the guests' lounge.
0:11:55 > 0:11:59So, this is where people can come in after their walks, they can sit down, have a cup of tea.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01I think it's really nice in here.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- It's cosy. It's quiet as well. - It's very quiet. Very thick walls. - Yeah, yeah.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09Muted enthusiasm there, but what about the kitchen?
0:12:11 > 0:12:14- Come on in to the kitchen. - Oh, it's lovely.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- I like it.- Really?- Yes, I do.- Cosy.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- It's nice.- Cosy - is that codeword for tiny?- It's bijou. It's fine. - It IS tiny.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- So, you think it might be a bit too small?- I think it's too small.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- It's kind of in proportion with the cottage, really.- Yes, it is.
0:12:30 > 0:12:36- The cottage may be too small. We'll have to wait and see.- This is in proportion to your budget!
0:12:36 > 0:12:42- We've come to the kind of crucial crux of house-buying.- Yes.
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- But, in terms of style and everything?- I think it's pretty.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49There is another space here. This is a sitting room
0:12:49 > 0:12:55that the present owner uses as her own private space, so this is sealed off from the guests.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57- Small.- Small, too?
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- Love the floor.- Yeah, this is Indian slate.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- Yes, it is nice.- These beams are over the windows,
0:13:05 > 0:13:10and the very thick walls obviously are part of the original farmhouse cottage,
0:13:10 > 0:13:12which are tendentially quite small.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14Hmm. Okey-dokey.
0:13:14 > 0:13:20Good. So, that's this space. Then, of course, you've got the dining room, which is the heart of any B&B.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22We retrace our steps through the kitchen
0:13:22 > 0:13:27to the dining area, where the decor is sure to lift their spirits.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- Oh, look! It makes me want to have breakfast all over again. - Yes!- Absolutely!
0:13:33 > 0:13:36It's small, but she's packed such a lot in here.
0:13:36 > 0:13:41We can't pretend this has got the best views in Lakeland, but certainly it's a pleasant room.
0:13:41 > 0:13:43I think it's full of character.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47That's one of the main criteria that we were looking for -
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- we need somewhere with character. This is oozing character.- It is.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53Unfortunately, it just needs stretching out a little.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56Also downstairs, there's a utility room and a cloakroom
0:13:56 > 0:13:58with shower cubicle.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02We'll head upstairs now to the first floor, which is completely done over for guests,
0:14:02 > 0:14:05where we'll take a look at the first of the four letting bedrooms.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09Entre dans la chambre.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- This is beautiful.- Wow. Isn't it? - You do have views!
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- Yes.- It does have views, absolutely. - But it is absolutely gorgeous.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- It's a great room, isn't it?- It is. It's a nice size as well.- Yeah.
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- I'm really impressed with this. And it's light!- You get more light cos you're not on the ground floor.
0:14:24 > 0:14:29- You've got a little en suite there, if you want to poke your head in there.- Oh, yes.
0:14:29 > 0:14:33- It's nice, good.- It's nice and it'll do the job very well. - Does everything. Great.
0:14:33 > 0:14:37At the end of the landing is another well-presented double bedroom,
0:14:37 > 0:14:40leading through to a single bedroom and en-suite shower room.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44But it can be offered to guests as a twin, double or family room.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49The third of the four bedrooms on this floor is another elegant double guest bedroom
0:14:49 > 0:14:54with a wash-basin. And last but not least, there's a single room with a cosy window seat.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57The guest bedrooms have all been contained to one floor,
0:14:57 > 0:15:01leaving the remaining two bedrooms on the second floor solely for the home-owners.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Time to take a look.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07We're up in the eaves, as you can see.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- So, nice view.- It is.- Good view.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14And this would be... Well, at the moment, she uses this as her accommodation, so there's this room
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- and then there's a little single room next-door.- Mm-hmm.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- And an en suite, of course. - Good, yeah.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- Nice.- The ground floor was diminutive compared to the first floor.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28That's unusual. Usually, it's the other way around. Usually, it gets smaller as you go up.
0:15:28 > 0:15:34I've got to say that decoratively, it's quirky, it's beautiful, it's...
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- It's in-keeping.- Yeah, it really is. - I'd definitely stay here.- Super.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40Yeah, I'd love to stay here.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- Let's take a look at the outside cos I know that's important.- Absolutely.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48That's the tour of the house completed,
0:15:48 > 0:15:52so it's back downstairs, through the kitchen and out to the garden.
0:15:53 > 0:15:54Another view.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- This is the end of the end of the Fairfield Horseshoe.- Wow.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- You are in the middle of Ambleside, but you're kind of at the edge as well.- Yeah.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05It's not a huge garden.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- It's big enough. You've got to do it. - With all the hobbies that we're looking forward to enjoying,
0:16:10 > 0:16:14it would be nice to have some space without it becoming a chore.
0:16:14 > 0:16:18- Who needs a garden when you've got that to look at?- Precisely so.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Sit here and admire the view, yeah.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22A few more facts vis-a-vis the sums.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26Overall, it's about 65% occupancy through the year.
0:16:26 > 0:16:31And she turns over just under £45,000.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35So, bearing that in mind, and all the other factors,
0:16:35 > 0:16:38would you like to have a stab at guessing how much it's on the market for?
0:16:38 > 0:16:40580, just under six.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- 580?- I'm going to go an awful lot lower than that.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47I think it ought to be on the market nearer 500.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51Oh, Andrew! It's in Ambleside. Come on! Don't be a...
0:16:52 > 0:16:55You see, this is, I think, going to be the learning curve.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- Because this is on the market for 610.- Shock horror!
0:17:00 > 0:17:02So, why not take that salient information
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- and have a nosey round the house, and then I'll meet you out the front?- OK.- Thank you.- Good.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12That, dear viewers, is what we call a reality check.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15And, I know this is a specialised area,
0:17:15 > 0:17:19but this is going to be a wonderful journey of compromise.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22The price tag wasn't exactly music to Andrew and Linda's ears,
0:17:22 > 0:17:25but, on the market for £610,000,
0:17:25 > 0:17:28our first property is still £40,000 under budget.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31With six bedrooms, three of which are en suite,
0:17:31 > 0:17:32and four reception rooms,
0:17:32 > 0:17:36it's a deceptively large cottage set on three floors.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38Situated in a great location,
0:17:38 > 0:17:42just a five minute walk from the popular town of Ambleside,
0:17:42 > 0:17:44this is a fully operating bed and breakfast business
0:17:44 > 0:17:48with an annual turnover of £45,000.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49It has a slither of a view,
0:17:49 > 0:17:52but they can't have everything on their budget.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55- What do you think of this one? - Well, I like all the rooms.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58The rooms are just perfect. I can't fault the rooms.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02Although it is very charming and I was blown away with the bedrooms -
0:18:02 > 0:18:06they were just beautiful - it's just too small. We've got a big family
0:18:06 > 0:18:07when we're all together,
0:18:07 > 0:18:11and we've got to consider family life as well as business life.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14It's way too small as it stands, but there is the garage next-door.
0:18:14 > 0:18:19so there may be the possibility of knocking through.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23Standing in the garden, looking at the views of the Fairfield Horseshoe
0:18:23 > 0:18:25excites me with the concept of being here.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27I'm excited at the prospect, I really am.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- Ah! Finished?- Yes.- Yeah.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Shall we move on out of Ambleside? - Yes.- Here we go.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45A thorough understanding of the local area is key when setting up a holiday accommodation business.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50So, Andrew and Linda are taking a tour of the thriving town of Bowness-on-Windermere.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54On the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, Bowness is the largest town
0:18:54 > 0:18:59in the Lake District National Park and Cumbria's most visited tourist destination.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03There are hundreds of shops, restaurants, pubs and historical attractions,
0:19:03 > 0:19:08but the real draw is the lake - both for birds and tourists alike.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13At almost 11 miles long, Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England
0:19:13 > 0:19:17and has been used to transport goods, animals and people for more than 600 years.
0:19:17 > 0:19:20Andrew and Linda have come to meet local guide Ian Jones
0:19:20 > 0:19:24to find out what sort of effect all these visitors are having
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- on the natural environment. - Before 2005, there were speedboats
0:19:28 > 0:19:31and jet-skis and waterskiing on the lake.
0:19:31 > 0:19:35And that certainly had an impact with increased waves and the noise.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39But one thing that national park has done to counteract that,
0:19:39 > 0:19:41they imposed a speed limit on Windermere.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44It's 10 mph and, as you're probably aware,
0:19:44 > 0:19:47it's difficult to water-ski at less than 10 mph!
0:19:48 > 0:19:50But enough about the environment.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- Let's go and see another attraction of Bowness.- OK.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56This beautiful area is well worth preserving,
0:19:56 > 0:19:59as are the architectural gems that fit so harmoniously
0:19:59 > 0:20:01into the Lakeland landscape,
0:20:01 > 0:20:05such as the magnificent Arts and Crafts house, Blackwell.
0:20:06 > 0:20:10Built in 1900 by architect Baillie Scott, it's one of Britain's
0:20:10 > 0:20:13finest examples of Arts and Crafts architecture,
0:20:13 > 0:20:16and was commissioned by wealthy industrialist
0:20:16 > 0:20:19Sir Edward Holt as a rural retreat for his family.
0:20:19 > 0:20:24The house survives today with nearly all of its original decorative features intact,
0:20:24 > 0:20:28such as stained glass work and carved wooden panelling. The use of
0:20:28 > 0:20:33split level spaces, minstrel galleries and rooms within rooms gives this house the essence
0:20:33 > 0:20:36of an intimate family home, despite its magnificence.
0:20:36 > 0:20:43And, of course, the house lies perfectly positioned to enjoy the very best of the local scenery.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46So, this is the white drawing room and it draws the most from these
0:20:46 > 0:20:50two windows. This window here, lovely view over the lake.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55And it resembles in some ways a bridge of a ship. You can imagine the skipper
0:20:55 > 0:20:58looking ahead that way. And then over here we've got the other window
0:20:58 > 0:21:02which has a lovely view out over the surrounding countryside.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08The last leg on Andrew and Linda's tour of Bowness takes them to a vantage point above the town
0:21:08 > 0:21:12for a chance to savour some of the finest scenery in the whole of the Lake District.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16So, welcome to this viewpoint. This is called Biskey Howe.
0:21:16 > 0:21:21Bowness down below us here was very much a Victorian resort
0:21:21 > 0:21:25and they loved their viewpoints which didn't involve too much walking. Remember, the ladies
0:21:25 > 0:21:29would be in their voluminous skirts. So an easy access,
0:21:29 > 0:21:33but a place where they could admire the splendour of the Lake District.
0:21:33 > 0:21:35It's Andrew and Linda's dream
0:21:35 > 0:21:38to own a home with similar awe-inspiring views,
0:21:38 > 0:21:42but first we've got to find it. So, it's back to the hunt.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46Next, we're venturing to the tranquil village of Thornthwaite,
0:21:46 > 0:21:48which lies at the north end of the Lakes.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51The location makes an excellent base
0:21:51 > 0:21:56for touring the northern lakes, particularly for travellers who prefer a more rural getaway.
0:21:56 > 0:22:01But for all the important amenities, the lively town of Keswick is just three miles down the road.
0:22:01 > 0:22:04Our next property is an 18th century manor house
0:22:04 > 0:22:06which I'm hoping will fit the bill.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09But, as they'll discover, there's a price to be paid.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Ta-da!
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- Wow! That's lovely, isn't it? - That's beautiful.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- Yeah.- That's the house. - That's the house?
0:22:19 > 0:22:25- Well, from this, it's just everything I ever thought.- Stunning.
0:22:25 > 0:22:27I love it when people say that. That's fantastic.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33The whole entrance is welcoming and pretty and traditional and good.
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- Stunning. Looks lovely. - I can't wait to get inside.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38I'm not surprised they like what they see.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41This elegant house sits very comfortably in the landscape,
0:22:41 > 0:22:46especially seeing as it's constructed entirely out of local stone.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50I just want to point out this solid slate. Irreplaceable.
0:22:50 > 0:22:53You could never get that again.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- Boot cleaners.- Excellent.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59A solid first reaction and I'm sure the inside won't fail to impress either,
0:22:59 > 0:23:04as we head through the generous entrance hall and straight into the lounge.
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- You were worried about the proportions of the last house.- Yes.
0:23:09 > 0:23:14- What do you think about the proportions of this one? - Perfect.- Absolutely. Perfect.
0:23:14 > 0:23:17The room is a very nice size and all our furniture would fit,
0:23:17 > 0:23:22- the furniture we'd want to bring, wouldn't it?- Yes, look at the windows.- Look at the VIEW!
0:23:22 > 0:23:24That's more to the point, isn't it, yeah.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27A lovely bay window with shutters.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30A lovely fireplace there, with a good draw, apparently.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- So it works?- They all work, yeah. - Splendid.- Good.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36So far, the proportions and potential of this house seem to be
0:23:36 > 0:23:38hitting the nail on the head.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43- Got your own bar.- No! SHE LAUGHS
0:23:45 > 0:23:47What can I get you?
0:23:47 > 0:23:50Again, the present owners are using this as their sort of dining room.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54- You've got this exquisite slate fireplace.- It's lovely, isn't it?
0:23:54 > 0:23:59Original, and it's all solid slate. Pretty much priceless.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03I love the windows. They're just fantastic. And what's beyond.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Just bear in mind that
0:24:06 > 0:24:10this wall, this little hatch here, connects through to the kitchen.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14- Right.- All will become clear.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18There's a lot to think about and a lot to see
0:24:18 > 0:24:23and I have a simple suggestion that could really tailor this property's layout
0:24:23 > 0:24:25to suit Andrew and Linda's specific needs.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28The kitchen is the heart of the home.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30Absolutely. Yes.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- Better.- Better?- Better!- Nice space.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37Yes. Good range.
0:24:37 > 0:24:40- You've got a sofa.- Sofa.
0:24:40 > 0:24:46You've got a big, nice, solid-fuel burner there and a nice inset.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49But what I want you to bear in mind is that this wall is actually,
0:24:49 > 0:24:51unlike most of the walls, not so very thick.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55- Right.- So what I was thinking was that you could have that front room
0:24:55 > 0:25:00as your front room, knock through into the kitchen
0:25:00 > 0:25:05- because if we go through here, this could all be your private quarters. - OK, lead on.
0:25:08 > 0:25:12So, coming back into the hall with these lovely flagstones,
0:25:12 > 0:25:16you'll notice this is a fire door cos they used to run it as a business.
0:25:16 > 0:25:22- So, effectively this would seal off your whole half of the house from your guests.- Right.
0:25:22 > 0:25:25You'd have that front room, the kitchen.
0:25:25 > 0:25:28You've got a whole annexe at the back of the house here.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31And in the annexe there's a host of rooms to consider
0:25:31 > 0:25:34including an office, perfect for running their business.
0:25:34 > 0:25:38A games room. Plenty of storage with a large cellar.
0:25:38 > 0:25:40A bathroom and a utility room.
0:25:40 > 0:25:45Also on the ground floor, is the first of seven bedrooms
0:25:45 > 0:25:48which will be ideal as Andrew and Linda's sleeping quarters.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- Oh yes. - It's a lovely-size room, Alastair.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53- Great, yeah.- What do you think?
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Great, yes. Wardrobe space.
0:25:55 > 0:26:00- And you've got a very nice en suite down there.- A bathroom.- What more do we need?- Windows onto the garden.
0:26:00 > 0:26:04- Lovely windows onto the garden. - I like it lots.- I do.- Like it lots.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Do you want to go and see the guest accommodation?
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- Yes, please.- Absolutely!- Upstairs.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13Halfway between the ground floor and the first floor
0:26:13 > 0:26:17is a small mezzanine level which houses a kitchenette and a store room.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19And further up on to the first floor,
0:26:19 > 0:26:21there are three guest bedrooms.
0:26:22 > 0:26:26Let's take a look, they are using this as the guest dining room.
0:26:26 > 0:26:31- But it could also be reinstated as a very nice bedroom.- Yes.
0:26:31 > 0:26:34- Great potential, don't you think? - Absolutely.
0:26:34 > 0:26:36- It just goes on and on, doesn't it? - It does.
0:26:36 > 0:26:39But if you put a bit of love and kindness
0:26:39 > 0:26:45and made it really beautiful, high end, reinstated this fireplace,
0:26:45 > 0:26:49put in some beautiful bedding, you could charge a fortune.
0:26:49 > 0:26:52- You could, you could.- Hmm.
0:26:52 > 0:26:56This room also has access to the kitchenette,
0:26:56 > 0:26:59which could further boost its potential as a self-catering letting.
0:26:59 > 0:27:04The first of three double bedrooms on the first-floor comes with an en-suite shower-room
0:27:04 > 0:27:05and across the hallway
0:27:05 > 0:27:08is an enormous bedroom with enough room for a double bed,
0:27:08 > 0:27:12two single beds, a sofa and a spacious en-suite bathroom.
0:27:12 > 0:27:15Perfect to rent out to families.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17Lastly on this floor is another double bedroom
0:27:17 > 0:27:20and large family bathroom.
0:27:20 > 0:27:24But it doesn't end there. A trip upstairs to the second floor
0:27:24 > 0:27:27brings us to the remaining three of the seven bedrooms.
0:27:27 > 0:27:31A massive double room with attractive exposed roof timbers.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34Another good-sized double and, across the hallway,
0:27:34 > 0:27:38the smallest of all which still has room to fit a double bed.
0:27:38 > 0:27:41Finally, this floor also has a modern shower-room.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43That's a lot of rooms
0:27:43 > 0:27:46and there's plenty more to see outside in the garden.
0:27:47 > 0:27:52Ah! Out in the fresh air with your view and your mountains.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56- Yes, impressive. - Super. And sunshine.
0:27:56 > 0:27:58- And sunshine.- Glorious.
0:27:58 > 0:28:04- And you've got your own already made veggie patch.- Oh, veggie plot!
0:28:04 > 0:28:05- That's great.- Summer house.
0:28:05 > 0:28:09- Yes. Absolutely glorious. - You've surpassed yourselves.
0:28:09 > 0:28:11You have, you have.
0:28:11 > 0:28:15- Spot on.- It's an amazing property and I think it could, with investment,
0:28:15 > 0:28:19earn you quite a lot of money if you were serious about this business part.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22However, how much you think it costs?
0:28:22 > 0:28:28I'm going to suggest probably about 650,000, maybe a little more.
0:28:30 > 0:28:34I think I like it, so it's got to be 680.
0:28:34 > 0:28:38OK, so this is the difficult bit.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40It's on the market for 795.
0:28:40 > 0:28:43- Right.- Right.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46And I know that's an awful lot over what you were hoping to spend,
0:28:46 > 0:28:52- but I know that you really wanted a lot of the things that this house offered.- Absolutely.
0:28:52 > 0:28:56This is a lot to take on and I know it's a big change of perspective,
0:28:56 > 0:29:00- but have a look round the house. - Thank you.- And we'll meet out front.
0:29:00 > 0:29:04- Super, OK. Thank you. - Thank you very much indeed.
0:29:04 > 0:29:09Well, I hate having to tell somebody that the property is so far out of their budget, but
0:29:09 > 0:29:14I still think this property really offers them what they want
0:29:14 > 0:29:18and that they might be able to embrace that. Just might.
0:29:20 > 0:29:25Over budget at £795,000, this beautiful manor house is proof
0:29:25 > 0:29:28that Andrew and Linda's dream Lakeside property
0:29:28 > 0:29:30isn't going to come cheap.
0:29:30 > 0:29:33With extensive accommodation on three storeys,
0:29:33 > 0:29:37comprising four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, three with en suite,
0:29:37 > 0:29:41a three-roomed annexe with its own bathroom and separate access,
0:29:41 > 0:29:44with far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside,
0:29:44 > 0:29:46this elegant property certainly gives Andrew and Linda
0:29:46 > 0:29:48what they asked for -
0:29:48 > 0:29:51a comfortable family home and a potential B&B income -
0:29:51 > 0:29:55but the price is a hefty reality check for them.
0:29:55 > 0:29:58- So what do you think of the kitchen, Linda?- I like it, yes.
0:29:58 > 0:30:01It's a big enough to do what we want.
0:30:01 > 0:30:05Words are difficult to describe this property.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08There is more than adequate space for us and the family.
0:30:08 > 0:30:12And there's a more than adequate, a very nice room for letting.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15It ticks all of the boxes.
0:30:15 > 0:30:18I think the house is just spot on.
0:30:18 > 0:30:20The location is divine.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23Everything about it is good.
0:30:23 > 0:30:26It's over budget, but I'll have to work on Andrew.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32Let's step out over this beautiful slate porchway one more time. But who knows, you might be back.
0:30:32 > 0:30:34Let's hope so.
0:30:38 > 0:30:42It all goes to show that if you want views, you have to pay a premium.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45With views like these you can see why the Lake District attracts
0:30:45 > 0:30:48millions of keen walkers like Linda and Andrew every year.
0:30:48 > 0:30:51The trouble is that all those pairs of feet trampling
0:30:51 > 0:30:55the public footpaths are having a detrimental effect on the landscape.
0:30:55 > 0:30:59So I've come to meet John Atkinson who is project manager
0:30:59 > 0:31:04of a £5 million lottery-funded scheme called Fix The Fells.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07- Morning, John.- Morning. How you doing?- What an amazing view.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10- It's great, isn't it? - It's a good job you've got.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14- It's the best job in the world. - So you're here fixing the fells. What does that involve?
0:31:14 > 0:31:17Basically we are dealing with access-related erosion,
0:31:17 > 0:31:21so lots of people go out for a walk in the fells, really enjoy the day,
0:31:21 > 0:31:24but it does have a massive impact on the ground that they walk on.
0:31:24 > 0:31:27I imagine fell walkers are pretty responsible.
0:31:27 > 0:31:30They don't seem like vandals. It's not intentional damage then?
0:31:30 > 0:31:33No, it's not. It's because the paths get worn and people tend to walk
0:31:33 > 0:31:37on the nice grassy edge because it's softer on your feet, easier to walk
0:31:37 > 0:31:40and people like walking side by side chatting to each other.
0:31:40 > 0:31:44The path gets wider and then the middle bit gets a bit worn
0:31:44 > 0:31:47and perhaps running with water, so people walk on the edge
0:31:47 > 0:31:53and before long something has gone from a metre wide to two metres, three metres, to 22 metres.
0:31:53 > 0:31:55- 22 metres wide?- Yes.
0:31:55 > 0:31:57Wow, that's like a motorway.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59- Yeah.- So what's the answer?
0:31:59 > 0:32:02Not obviously to limit the number of walkers, but what?
0:32:02 > 0:32:06It's a never-ending project. Look after the fells, really,
0:32:06 > 0:32:10trying to re-landscape them, make the access sustainable.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13So can we see the work which is going on?
0:32:13 > 0:32:17- Yes, we've got some chaps working over the hills. - I might even help them.
0:32:17 > 0:32:18Let's have a look.
0:32:18 > 0:32:22So far, the scheme has repaired more than 160 Lake District paths,
0:32:22 > 0:32:26moving rocks to provide crossing points where the paths have become most eroded
0:32:26 > 0:32:32and filling in the gaps to stop people from simply going round and exacerbating the problem.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36They are doing a great job but at least 60 paths are still in need of restoration,
0:32:36 > 0:32:39and the scheme is looking for volunteers to join in the effort.
0:32:42 > 0:32:45- Tip it over. Just like that.- That's perfect.
0:32:45 > 0:32:47That's great, that.
0:32:47 > 0:32:52We'll fill in the sides, put some blocking there to funnel people in.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54That's going to save this for how long?
0:32:54 > 0:32:57This will be here hopefully for 100 years now.
0:32:57 > 0:33:03Maintaining these pathways is vital to preserving the state of this beautiful but fragile landscape.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11As the day draws to a close, Linda and Andrew take the chance to sit,
0:33:11 > 0:33:15and compare notes about what they each thought of the properties.
0:33:15 > 0:33:19So what did you think of the Ambleside B&B?
0:33:19 > 0:33:25Quite liked it, although I felt it was surrounded closely by the buildings around it.
0:33:25 > 0:33:30Nestled, more, probably, than overpowered. But yeah, it was OK.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34For me, the big downside...
0:33:34 > 0:33:38was the size of rooms downstairs and lack of accommodation.
0:33:38 > 0:33:41Upstairs, the bedrooms were beautiful. The way she'd done them.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44She'd injected her character in there.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47They were very, very pretty.
0:33:47 > 0:33:49The garden killed it for me.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51They weren't big enough, really.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- You could sit in one corner and get a wonderful view.- Yeah.
0:33:55 > 0:33:58But there wasn't a wonderful view from every part of the garden.
0:33:58 > 0:34:01The Georgian, the house with views.
0:34:01 > 0:34:05I thought it was beautiful. Ticked all our requirements, really.
0:34:05 > 0:34:09The only things I've got against it I think are price -
0:34:09 > 0:34:13It's £150,000 over our budget.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- We'll just have to work harder and be open longer.- Absolutely that's an option.
0:34:16 > 0:34:19- Cheers, my dears. - Good luck for tomorrow.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25Andrew and Linda are bored of retirement,
0:34:25 > 0:34:28and want to exchange their laid-back life in Leeds
0:34:28 > 0:34:30for a more energetic livelihood in the Lake District.
0:34:30 > 0:34:34With a budget of £650,000, they're looking for a B&B business
0:34:34 > 0:34:36with access to outdoor pursuits.
0:34:36 > 0:34:39So far, they've seen two businesses.
0:34:39 > 0:34:42But do they really want to be open all hours?
0:34:42 > 0:34:46- Can you see yourself here? - Actually, I could.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49Or will we be able to change their minds entirely with the mystery house?
0:34:51 > 0:34:55Even though I showed them a property that was very expensive yesterday,
0:34:55 > 0:34:57Linda and Andrew seemed fairly happy,
0:34:57 > 0:35:00so today I thought I'd push the envelope a little bit further
0:35:00 > 0:35:04and see whether that rocks their Lakeland boat.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08Our first property of the day lies in the pleasant village of Bampton Grange,
0:35:08 > 0:35:14situated in a quiet corner on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park.
0:35:14 > 0:35:19Bampton Grange is a small historic hamlet which is home to many buildings of architectural quality
0:35:19 > 0:35:22set in a pastoral location surrounded by farmland.
0:35:22 > 0:35:26Although not in the heart of the main tourist track, the village has
0:35:26 > 0:35:30great road links being only five miles from the M6, which will make it
0:35:30 > 0:35:35an easier commute when Andrew and Linda's three daughters and two grandchildren come to visit.
0:35:35 > 0:35:39Our next property will challenge their commitment to running a full-time business.
0:35:39 > 0:35:41Will they go for it?
0:35:41 > 0:35:45This building here in the 1770s was a popular coaching house.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48And now it's a popular pub, hotel and restaurant.
0:35:48 > 0:35:51And it's up for sale. How do you feel about owning a pub?
0:35:51 > 0:35:55Listen, we said that whatever you came up with we'd look at,
0:35:55 > 0:35:58any sort of business, and great, let's look.
0:35:58 > 0:36:02- This is a big business. Shall we look inside?- Absolutely.- Yeah.
0:36:02 > 0:36:07Well, they seem intrigued but they're not giving away too much just yet.
0:36:07 > 0:36:11So let's take a look inside the pub and find out whether it will be bottoms up
0:36:11 > 0:36:14or last orders for Linda and Andrew.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16- Come on in.- OK.
0:36:16 > 0:36:19- Come into your bar.- Wow.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22Oh, wow! That's really nice.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- Isn't it?- Yeah, OK.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- Cosy.- We like it.
0:36:26 > 0:36:27- We do like it.- Nice. Yes.
0:36:27 > 0:36:34- You said you wanted to be busier. - Yeah.- And you wanted to meet people. And, you know, country pub...
0:36:34 > 0:36:37- Yeah, yeah. - It's a good way of meeting people.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39It's an excellent way of meeting people, yes.
0:36:39 > 0:36:41The pub is very popular with locals.
0:36:41 > 0:36:44A lot of people passing from the walking trade
0:36:44 > 0:36:46and then, all the people who are staying with you.
0:36:46 > 0:36:48The owner has put a lot of money in.
0:36:48 > 0:36:53100,000 in the last three years remodelling and renovating.
0:36:53 > 0:36:55She makes quite a lot of money from the business.
0:36:55 > 0:36:59Also got an open fire over there that you can set during the winter months.
0:36:59 > 0:37:03Does one have to ski here in the winter?
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- The skis on the wall! - The long walk home.
0:37:05 > 0:37:08You don't have to walk home because you live here.
0:37:08 > 0:37:13'Smiles all round in the lounge bar and we haven't even touched a drop.
0:37:13 > 0:37:16'Back through the entrance lobby to the reception.'
0:37:16 > 0:37:21This is your reception area because, remember, this is a small hotel, B&B,
0:37:21 > 0:37:24as well as a pub.
0:37:24 > 0:37:26This is where you would greet your guests.
0:37:26 > 0:37:31- It's only been up and running in this format for the last two-and-a-half years.- Right.
0:37:31 > 0:37:33So the present owner has done an awful lot of work.
0:37:33 > 0:37:38It was pretty run-down. The turnover is about a quarter of a million a year.
0:37:38 > 0:37:41At the moment, because she's invested quite a lot,
0:37:41 > 0:37:45she makes about 40 grand profit.
0:37:45 > 0:37:48Well, that's good, considering the investment, yeah.
0:37:48 > 0:37:51- You would be on the upward curve if you came here.- Sure.
0:37:52 > 0:37:57This is the dining room and restaurant.
0:37:57 > 0:37:59Right, OK.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02- It's a nice size. - It is, yes.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05The property itself is great. I like the property tremendously,
0:38:05 > 0:38:11- but we've got different styles of table here which probably isn't what we would do.- No.
0:38:11 > 0:38:16- This is a very good point, because, as it stands, everything in the pub comes with the deal.- Right.
0:38:16 > 0:38:22So you might want to negotiate - "I don't want all that stuff."
0:38:22 > 0:38:25Off the reception area, there are ladies and gents restrooms,
0:38:25 > 0:38:27a staff room with pool table
0:38:27 > 0:38:30and a staircase, which takes us to the first floor,
0:38:30 > 0:38:35where we're going to take a look at one of the eight letting rooms.
0:38:35 > 0:38:40This is a good-sized one right at the front. You get a lovely view over St Patrick's, the church.
0:38:40 > 0:38:43Oh, it's nice. Yes, it's a nice size.
0:38:43 > 0:38:45Works well.
0:38:45 > 0:38:49And they've got very handsome en suites. That's all been put in recently.
0:38:49 > 0:38:53- In terms of accommodation, I think it's really kind of... - It works well.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56There's everything here that they need, yes.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00There are a further seven newly-decorated bedrooms on the first floor.
0:39:00 > 0:39:05Another twin bedroom with a flat screen TV and en suite shower room.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09Four double bedrooms featuring stylish en suites with roll-top baths.
0:39:09 > 0:39:14And also two single bedrooms, again with en suite showers.
0:39:14 > 0:39:17Now we've seen were the guests sleep, it's time to head back downstairs
0:39:17 > 0:39:21and out the front door to find out what Linda and Andrew would call home.
0:39:21 > 0:39:24And, en route, there's the food prep areas which, of course,
0:39:24 > 0:39:28are more of an industrial catering zone than rustic country kitchen.
0:39:28 > 0:39:33And next door to the kitchen is the staircase that leads to the private accommodation.
0:39:35 > 0:39:41The present owner converted all the upstairs attic space into her private dwelling.
0:39:41 > 0:39:43- Nice.- It is.
0:39:43 > 0:39:45So it's quite contemporary.
0:39:45 > 0:39:46- Yes.- But nice and airy.
0:39:46 > 0:39:50You've got a little kitchenette at the end there. It's quite a nice space.
0:39:50 > 0:39:53I'm thinking of your family, particularly your grandchildren,
0:39:53 > 0:39:58so they're not running under the feet of locals and you have a whole separate area,
0:39:58 > 0:40:00which is very airtight from the pub downstairs.
0:40:00 > 0:40:04- Yes.- Shall we have a look at the sleeping accommodation? OK.- On we go.
0:40:06 > 0:40:11So far, the landlord's residence with its mix of contemporary and traditional decor
0:40:11 > 0:40:12is receiving a thumbs-up.
0:40:14 > 0:40:18This is being used as the master, but it's quite sizable, isn't it?
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- It's a good size.- It's big.
0:40:21 > 0:40:24Nice views down over the bridge there along the edge of the church.
0:40:24 > 0:40:26- Oh, that's a pretty view, yes.- It is.
0:40:26 > 0:40:31Lots and lots of built-in storage which is also useful.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34As well as the master bedroom, there are another two bedrooms
0:40:34 > 0:40:37in the living quarters and a large family bathroom.
0:40:37 > 0:40:41I've thrown the potential of a publican's life into the mix,
0:40:41 > 0:40:46but will the price of the property give them the courage to take a punt on pulling pints?
0:40:46 > 0:40:50- It's a handsome pub, you've got to admit that.- It is. It's very nice. It stands out.
0:40:50 > 0:40:57- It does.- One of the drawbacks, apart from the fact that you'd be tied to the bar all your life,
0:40:57 > 0:41:01is that there's not very much outside space.
0:41:01 > 0:41:05- There's no space for your veggie garden.- True, true.
0:41:05 > 0:41:10- You've just got these bits and bobs. - I don't think I'll have time. - I was going to say that.- Exactly.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12It's a big proposition.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16And I suppose the key piece of information that you need is how much it costs.
0:41:16 > 0:41:20I don't like this bit. I'm always wrong. Andrew, you can go first.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23You've been more right than me, historically.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25I'm going to plump for...
0:41:25 > 0:41:26600.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29I think I'd say a little bit more.
0:41:29 > 0:41:31There's a lot of accommodation there
0:41:31 > 0:41:33and she has put a lot of money into it.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35650, 660?
0:41:36 > 0:41:39- You're closer.- Oh!
0:41:39 > 0:41:41It's actually on the market for 595.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43Oh, wow!
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- So well within your budget.- Yeah.
0:41:46 > 0:41:51- It's whether it's well within your capabilities.- We're going to have to think about that one.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55Well, you've got time cos I'm going to send you back in to have a rummage around.
0:41:55 > 0:41:58- Don't get lost.- OK. Thank you. - I'll see out the front.- OK, bye-bye.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00Thank you.
0:42:00 > 0:42:04Now, that is not a reality check, but a curve ball.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06That's what we call that - a curve ball.
0:42:06 > 0:42:10Because they really weren't expecting it to be a full-on pub, hotel and restaurant.
0:42:10 > 0:42:13So I'm very interested to see what they think about that.
0:42:15 > 0:42:21At £595,000, this four-star serious business proposition is back well within budget.
0:42:21 > 0:42:27It has a lounge bar with open log fire, eight modern letting bedrooms, all en suite,
0:42:27 > 0:42:30and spacious living quarters with a large living room,
0:42:30 > 0:42:33master suite and two further bedrooms.
0:42:33 > 0:42:36The property is situated in a more rural part of the Lakes
0:42:36 > 0:42:39but still attracts a high level of visitors.
0:42:39 > 0:42:44- All the guest accommodation is wonderful. The en suite's superb, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:42:44 > 0:42:47The property itself, I think, has character.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49It's in a good state of repair.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52The decor is nice, particularly the letting rooms.
0:42:52 > 0:42:56I think a project like this is going to take a bit of thinking about.
0:42:56 > 0:42:57It's a commitment.
0:42:57 > 0:43:00Can you see yourself here?
0:43:00 > 0:43:01Actually, I could.
0:43:01 > 0:43:03I could. I like it.
0:43:03 > 0:43:06Do you know, I'd come and visit you if you had this place.
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- Would you?- It's beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
0:43:09 > 0:43:11Not that I'm trying to sway you in any sense.
0:43:11 > 0:43:13Come on, off we go.
0:43:16 > 0:43:22When they make their move to Cumbria, Andrew and Linda are keen to learn how to sail,
0:43:22 > 0:43:26and the Lake District has 13 major lakes covering 885 square miles.
0:43:26 > 0:43:30So there's plenty to quench their nautical cravings.
0:43:30 > 0:43:33They've come to meet Steve Sykes from the local sailing centre
0:43:33 > 0:43:37based at Ullswater to learn the art of traditional sailing.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40Hi, guys. I'm Steve and I'm taking you for a taster session.
0:43:40 > 0:43:44- We're going to get you geared up, onto the boat and change your life. - Great.
0:43:46 > 0:43:49At eight miles long and nearly a mile wide,
0:43:49 > 0:43:52Ullswater is the second largest lake in the National Park.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55The magnificent surrounding mountains can create
0:43:55 > 0:43:59changing weather patterns, causing challenging sailing conditions.
0:43:59 > 0:44:03But today the wind is calm so it should be, well, plain sailing.
0:44:03 > 0:44:08All kitted out in their safety gear, it's time for Andrew and Linda to hit the water.
0:44:08 > 0:44:13For today's lesson, Steve will be demonstrating the basic principle of traditional sailing -
0:44:13 > 0:44:15how to steer the boat.
0:44:15 > 0:44:22Right, guys. When we're sailing, I've got the tiller, the stick, in my back hand, for obvious reasons.
0:44:22 > 0:44:25Pull it towards me, come away from the wind.
0:44:25 > 0:44:28Push it away from me, go into the wind.
0:44:28 > 0:44:31Right. The rope's in my front hand.
0:44:31 > 0:44:35I want to pull the rope in, pull it down to my thumb,
0:44:35 > 0:44:40pull it in again. What we've really got to be careful of, use your back foot to do it,
0:44:40 > 0:44:42is to push the rope back there.
0:44:42 > 0:44:47If we get hit by a bit of a gust, I can just let it go.
0:44:47 > 0:44:51If I'm standing on it and we get hit by a gust, we're going in there, yeah?
0:44:51 > 0:44:56The tiller is attached to the rudder, which provides leverage to turn the boat.
0:44:56 > 0:45:01But will this crew keep their heads above water when Linda puts her navigation skills to the test?
0:45:01 > 0:45:05The wind, you're in a mountainous area. You sail here, you can sail anywhere.
0:45:05 > 0:45:08- So the wind is going to be unpredictable because of the mountains.- Yeah.
0:45:08 > 0:45:12You've got slopes on the mountain that are exposed to the sun.
0:45:12 > 0:45:15You've got slopes that are never exposed to sun,
0:45:15 > 0:45:19so you have cool air dropping, warm air rising.
0:45:19 > 0:45:21- It's all over the place.- Right.
0:45:21 > 0:45:25It makes sailing really interesting, but then again, it's beautiful.
0:45:25 > 0:45:30So how many years does it take to master this craft?
0:45:30 > 0:45:34If you've got the time, it just comes down to how you can practise.
0:45:34 > 0:45:36If running a busy business is what they want,
0:45:36 > 0:45:40I'm not sure Linda and Andrew will have much time to sail off into the sunset.
0:45:40 > 0:45:43Unless, that is, I can tempt them with the mystery house.
0:45:43 > 0:45:46Spot on, guys. Awesome session.
0:45:46 > 0:45:50- Fantastic, thank you. - Yeah, you've enjoyed it? - Really enjoyed it, Steve.
0:45:50 > 0:45:51No worries.
0:45:55 > 0:45:59I think to be honest, with that last property, we've pushed the business side
0:45:59 > 0:46:04as far as we can go without consigning Andrew and Linda to an early grave.
0:46:04 > 0:46:07So I think for the mystery house we're going to bring everything
0:46:07 > 0:46:12back down to a much more quiet and tranquil pace.
0:46:14 > 0:46:16We're about to go and see the mystery house now.
0:46:16 > 0:46:18What do you think that might involve?
0:46:18 > 0:46:21I don't know what to expect - that's part of the excitement
0:46:21 > 0:46:23- and the fun, isn't it? - Yeah, yeah.
0:46:23 > 0:46:27Perhaps you'll show us something very modern and contemporary.
0:46:27 > 0:46:28Or...
0:46:28 > 0:46:31something really off the wall, like a mill or a field!
0:46:31 > 0:46:34A field? Yes, I'm going to show you a field.
0:46:34 > 0:46:36- "Here's a blank canvas..." - "..start from scratch."
0:46:36 > 0:46:40That all sounds too much like hard work.
0:46:40 > 0:46:43So it's time to swing the pendulum the other way with our mystery property.
0:46:43 > 0:46:46And show them something which might leave them
0:46:46 > 0:46:48with plenty of time to enjoy their new surroundings.
0:46:48 > 0:46:51It's right down to the southernmost point of the Lakes
0:46:51 > 0:46:54for our mystery property, the hamlet of Oxen Park.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57It's set among the picturesque low-lying fells
0:46:57 > 0:47:00between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water.
0:47:00 > 0:47:04Full of pretty cottages, farmhouses and distinctive dry-stone walling,
0:47:04 > 0:47:09Oxen Park is set amongst a magnificent backdrop of fell views and uninterrupted farmland.
0:47:09 > 0:47:14If our last house was all about work, work, work, the mystery house is quite the opposite,
0:47:14 > 0:47:17dangling the carrot of total relaxation in front of them.
0:47:17 > 0:47:19We'll be keeping the business at arm's length
0:47:19 > 0:47:23and concentrate on a country home just for the two of them to enjoy.
0:47:23 > 0:47:27- Here we have the mystery house.- Yes.
0:47:27 > 0:47:28- It's a mystery.- It's lovely.
0:47:28 > 0:47:30- It is a mystery.- It's pretty.
0:47:30 > 0:47:34The idea of the mystery house is that it's something completely tangential.
0:47:34 > 0:47:38Not completely not what you asked for - it's in the Lake District.
0:47:38 > 0:47:42but it's a whole another view of this retirement business.
0:47:42 > 0:47:45The property is this whitewashed bit.
0:47:45 > 0:47:47And in many ways the reason I'm bringing you here
0:47:47 > 0:47:50is not so much to look at the property but to look at this.
0:47:50 > 0:47:54Well, views were right up there on Andrew and Linda's wish list,
0:47:54 > 0:47:57and in the outlook department, this cottage definitely delivers.
0:47:57 > 0:48:00Here we have...
0:48:00 > 0:48:04- what I think is the biggest selling point of this property. - Yes, the view.
0:48:04 > 0:48:09Beautiful, but not necessarily the bit of the Lakes that you were looking for.
0:48:09 > 0:48:11- Different. - It's different, more gentle.
0:48:11 > 0:48:13The property is not a business venture.
0:48:13 > 0:48:15I wouldn't run a B&B from here.
0:48:15 > 0:48:23But we're hoping that this would be a lovely base for you in the Lakes, for you and your family,
0:48:23 > 0:48:28and it would give you some money to maybe look at some other businesses.
0:48:28 > 0:48:31We know that you've been looking at some other options.
0:48:31 > 0:48:33- Shall we go inside?- Let's do it.
0:48:33 > 0:48:36The cottage has an abundance of charm and character,
0:48:36 > 0:48:39both inside and out, but will it manage to charm them?
0:48:39 > 0:48:43Come into the cosy cottage.
0:48:46 > 0:48:51It's nice. I suppose it's quite a nice, big living room.
0:48:51 > 0:48:53You need a bit of imagination here.
0:48:53 > 0:48:57Not all of our furniture would fit here, but I suppose as a family room it's quite nice.
0:48:57 > 0:49:00Let's look in through at the old kitchen.
0:49:00 > 0:49:03'The lounge didn't get a warm reaction so we'll head through to
0:49:03 > 0:49:06'the second reception with the hope that this room will fare better.'
0:49:06 > 0:49:10- This would have been the old kitchen in the cottage.- Right.
0:49:10 > 0:49:15They used to have a huge range here, back in the 40s and 50s,
0:49:15 > 0:49:18which was replaced by a horrible one in the 60s
0:49:18 > 0:49:22- and then replaced by this very pretty open fire recently. - Does it work?
0:49:22 > 0:49:25- Yeah.- Right, that's nice.
0:49:25 > 0:49:27This is nice.
0:49:27 > 0:49:29It's quaint.
0:49:29 > 0:49:31- But it's...- Full of character.
0:49:31 > 0:49:35Way too small for what we're looking to do and for our family.
0:49:35 > 0:49:38We'd like to be able to have family come and spend time with us.
0:49:38 > 0:49:42- Let's whizz round. - What else is there?- Let's go and have a look in the kitchen.
0:49:42 > 0:49:45I think this is quite a sweet little kitchen.
0:49:45 > 0:49:47It's small.
0:49:49 > 0:49:51It's hardly traditional.
0:49:51 > 0:49:53I think it's charming.
0:49:53 > 0:49:57Continuing to be not really what we're looking for, I think.
0:49:57 > 0:50:02It's a shame because it is a charming little cottage for somebody, but maybe not you two.
0:50:02 > 0:50:05- Let's have a quick whizz upstairs. - Yeah.
0:50:05 > 0:50:08'Shame they haven't been seduced by the downstairs of this cottage
0:50:08 > 0:50:12'but perhaps the layout upstairs will raise a smile.'
0:50:14 > 0:50:16You've got choices on the staircase.
0:50:18 > 0:50:19It's a three-way split.
0:50:21 > 0:50:25- You can go that way, you can go that way, and I'll go this way.- Bye!
0:50:25 > 0:50:29No, no, we'll all go this way.
0:50:31 > 0:50:34Upstairs, there's a good-sized and light family bathroom
0:50:34 > 0:50:37and there are four comfortably-sized double bedrooms,
0:50:37 > 0:50:41great for when their three daughters come to visit.
0:50:41 > 0:50:46Who wouldn't want to wake up to those fine views over the garden and surrounding countryside?
0:50:46 > 0:50:50And we're going to take a look at the largest of the four bedrooms.
0:50:50 > 0:50:52So we go into this bedroom.
0:50:53 > 0:50:56- Characterful.- Not for you. - Not for us.
0:50:56 > 0:50:59Sunny, love the fireplace.
0:50:59 > 0:51:03- It's got some nice original features.- Yes.- It does.
0:51:03 > 0:51:06- But it's a bit small. - Not really what we're looking for.
0:51:06 > 0:51:09Let's go outside and talk about the price.
0:51:09 > 0:51:11'Ah, well. You win some, you lose some.
0:51:11 > 0:51:16'I thought I might be able to tempt them with these beautiful surroundings,
0:51:16 > 0:51:20'but we'd better get into the garden and find out what they think it's all worth.'
0:51:20 > 0:51:26Just out of interest, what do you think this little pocket of the southern Lakes costs?
0:51:26 > 0:51:30I think it's a very sweet little cottage with a fantastic view,
0:51:30 > 0:51:34but we're out of the Lake District a little way here...
0:51:34 > 0:51:37- We're still in the park. - Still in the park?- Very much.
0:51:37 > 0:51:41I'm going to stick my neck out at 250.
0:51:41 > 0:51:44I'd go 295.
0:51:44 > 0:51:47295. Marvellous! Marvellous!
0:51:47 > 0:51:49It's on the market for 550.
0:51:49 > 0:51:52Oh, sorry! Oh, God!
0:51:52 > 0:51:54- That's great.- That's awful.
0:51:54 > 0:51:57Your eyes did light up a little bit when you saw it.
0:51:57 > 0:52:01I think if it's done nothing else, it's focused us on wanting to do B&B.
0:52:01 > 0:52:05So in that sense, at least it's raised those issues,
0:52:05 > 0:52:08- and it's made you clear that B&B is what you want to do.- Yes.
0:52:10 > 0:52:16At £550,000, the mystery house is £100,000 under budget,
0:52:16 > 0:52:19which they could plough into a business investment.
0:52:19 > 0:52:23There are two reception rooms and four double bedrooms, enough for a visiting family.
0:52:23 > 0:52:26And the cottage has stunning views over the landscape,
0:52:26 > 0:52:29only a few minutes' drive from the shores of Coniston Water,
0:52:29 > 0:52:33great for all those outdoor pursuits they wanted to indulge.
0:52:33 > 0:52:37I think it's going to make somebody a super little cottage.
0:52:37 > 0:52:41Fantastic views, some lovely features, but not for us.
0:52:41 > 0:52:43I would agree 100%.
0:52:43 > 0:52:47It's just such a shame because the views are just fabulous.
0:52:48 > 0:52:50Have you changed your mind?
0:52:50 > 0:52:52- No, not at all.- No, not all!
0:52:52 > 0:52:55But it has brought things into focus a little bit, hasn't it?
0:52:55 > 0:52:57Very clearly focused, absolutely.
0:52:57 > 0:53:02We thought and talked, but I think our initial reaction is probably the one that we would run with.
0:53:02 > 0:53:06Now's the point where we need to get an overview of everything we've seen,
0:53:06 > 0:53:10- so let's find a place to sit down and have a little head scratch.- OK.
0:53:16 > 0:53:21Andrew and Linda have had the chance to explore the area and I've shown them properties
0:53:21 > 0:53:24to suit both their business and recreational aspirations,
0:53:24 > 0:53:27even if they didn't all suit their budget.
0:53:27 > 0:53:29So there's plenty to consider.
0:53:30 > 0:53:34We have rather dizzied Andrew and Linda with the number of options
0:53:34 > 0:53:39for their Lakeland retirement, so it's about time we find out which one, if any, they most prefer.
0:53:43 > 0:53:47Beautiful as the Lakes are, it's exhausting cos everything is so beautiful
0:53:47 > 0:53:50and it takes so long to get everywhere because the Lakes are so big.
0:53:50 > 0:53:53It has been tiring, but it's been great.
0:53:53 > 0:53:54I enjoyed it.
0:53:54 > 0:53:58Cast your mind back, I know it seems a long time ago, back to the guest house,
0:53:58 > 0:54:01the B&B in Ambleside. What do you think about that?
0:54:01 > 0:54:04Like it. It's nice.
0:54:04 > 0:54:05The upstairs is tremendous,
0:54:05 > 0:54:08but I don't think the downstairs accommodation
0:54:08 > 0:54:11is big enough for when we have our family over.
0:54:11 > 0:54:16For me, it's probably not on my radar at this moment in time.
0:54:16 > 0:54:18How about the Georgian house? You seemed to like that.
0:54:18 > 0:54:21- Is that the wow house? - Is it the wow house?
0:54:21 > 0:54:24The wow house remains the wow house.
0:54:24 > 0:54:29That's the dream house, almost, isn't it?
0:54:29 > 0:54:33- We've got some hard talking to do, I think.- We have.
0:54:33 > 0:54:35Very much enjoyed the Georgian house.
0:54:35 > 0:54:38Ticked almost every box.
0:54:38 > 0:54:42Remarkable in terms of it satisfying what we wanted.
0:54:42 > 0:54:46But it did make me smile all the way around it. The wow face-ache house.
0:54:46 > 0:54:50What about the hotel and the pub and the restaurant all-in-one?
0:54:50 > 0:54:52That was a big project.
0:54:52 > 0:54:58I think if we were perhaps wanting to commit that sort of energy,
0:54:58 > 0:55:00we would go for that, wouldn't we?
0:55:00 > 0:55:04- We loved the atmosphere.- Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the place, yeah.
0:55:04 > 0:55:09And I can see us having a nice time there, working hard and playing hard.
0:55:09 > 0:55:12I just wonder whether we're looking for that level of commitment.
0:55:12 > 0:55:16Perhaps we need to look at some figures and we need to understand a little bit
0:55:16 > 0:55:20of what staff could do that would make our lives a little easier.
0:55:20 > 0:55:22We did enjoy. We did enjoy.
0:55:22 > 0:55:24It was good, a good find.
0:55:24 > 0:55:28You made it very clear that you were not keen on the actual property of the mystery house,
0:55:28 > 0:55:34but in terms of buying a property that didn't have a big business attached, like the pub,
0:55:34 > 0:55:39or that may have the potential for restoration, what are your thoughts on that?
0:55:39 > 0:55:46I like the thought of restoring something, or building to make separate visitor accommodation.
0:55:46 > 0:55:48I really do think that's a good idea.
0:55:48 > 0:55:51Overall, looking at all the properties we've seen
0:55:51 > 0:55:54and the thoughts that you've had, what are your conclusions?
0:55:54 > 0:55:56Is there a property you might move on?
0:55:56 > 0:56:00The pub is still on the radar, as is the Georgian house itself.
0:56:00 > 0:56:03So it's been a really useful experience for us.
0:56:03 > 0:56:06It's been a pleasure showing you around the Lakes.
0:56:06 > 0:56:10I was thinking that if any two people are going to make a good go of running a B&B here,
0:56:10 > 0:56:15- it's going to be you two, so book me in when you open up. - It'll be our pleasure.
0:56:15 > 0:56:17- It has been a pleasure. Thank you.- Thank you.
0:56:21 > 0:56:25I think we've done a fine job on focusing those two canny business brains
0:56:25 > 0:56:28on what exactly they want from their Lakeland life.
0:56:28 > 0:56:33And if I come appear in a few years' time, I know that I will stay in Andrew and Linda's B&B.
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