Description
Property Description
ImmoTourisme, the estate agency specialising exclusively in tourist accommodation, is pleased to present this character property in Argelès-sur-Mer.
This traditional 17th-century Catalan stone building offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to invest in an established holiday rental business or embark on a new lifestyle and business venture in one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
Set on approximately 1,204 m² of land, the property offers around 383 m² of total floor area, including approximately 362 m² of Carrez-law floor space.
The property currently comprises five independent holiday cottages, fully equipped and operated, with a stated total capacity of 27 guests:
Cottage 1: approximately 88 m², 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests.
Cottage 2: approximately 65 m², 2 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests.
Cottage 3: approximately 63 m², 2 bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 guests.
Cottage 4: approximately 54 m² of floor space (38 m² plus a 16 m² mezzanine), 1 bedroom, sleeping up to 4 guests.
Cottage 5: approximately 38 m², 1 bedroom, sleeping up to 4 guests.
A sixth area of 48 m² plus a 12.5 m² mezzanine, currently used as a communal room with a fireplace, offers further development potential. Following the necessary renovation work, including the installation of a kitchenette and bathroom, this space could be converted into a sixth holiday cottage.
All five cottages feature air conditioning, electric convector heaters, electric hot water tanks, mechanical ventilation (VMC), double-glazed windows and facilities suited to holiday rentals, including ceramic hobs, ovens, microwaves and dishwashers. The property is connected to mains drainage.
Each cottage has its own living space and private outdoor area, ensuring privacy and comfort for guests.
The property also includes a separate laundry room of approximately 15 m², landscaped outdoor areas, terraces, a mature garden with trees, a garden shed and a well fitted with a pump.
The sale includes the furniture and equipment required to continue operating the business, as well as the trading name and dedicated website.
Tourist Location and Business Activity
The property enjoys a privileged location in Argelès-sur-Mer, a major Mediterranean tourist destination, ideally situated between the beaches, the village, the Albères mountain range, the Côte Vermeille, Perpignan and Spain.
Close to the beaches, shops and local amenities, it benefits from an attractive setting for families, leisure visitors and tourists wishing to explore the region.
The business already has an established commercial presence and a loyal customer base, supported by a strong online reputation and a Google rating of 4.6/5. The current owners have been operating the business for over 10 years, with approximately 25% of guests returning year after year.
The five cottages currently in operation have generated the following annual turnover:
2022: €103,008
2023: €113,468
2024: €92,722
2025: €98,252
Over these four financial years, average annual turnover amounted to approximately €101,863 for all five cottages, equivalent to an average of around €20,373 per cottage per year.
These figures provide a solid basis for a new owner wishing to take over an established holiday rental business, while benefiting from several opportunities for further growth.
Development Potential
Several opportunities could be explored to optimise the business and improve profitability:
Increasing occupancy rates, particularly outside the peak tourist season.
Developing direct bookings and optimising marketing through specialist booking platforms.
Introducing a more dynamic pricing strategy according to seasonal demand.
Gradually upgrading the standard of the cottages and improving certain facilities and services (furniture, swimming pool, spa facilities, etc.), creating scope to increase nightly rates.
Converting the communal area into a sixth holiday cottage.
Enhancing the outdoor areas and developing additional services for guests.
The property could therefore suit a range of buyers: an investor looking to continue an established holiday rental business, an accommodation professional wishing to expand their portfolio, or a buyer seeking a lifestyle change and the opportunity to live on site while running their own tourism business.
My Opinion
This collection of holiday cottages offers a particularly attractive proposition: a character property, an established and operational tourism business, five independent accommodation units and a stated capacity of 27 guests.
Beyond the property investment itself, this is an opportunity to take over an established business in a recognised tourist destination, with the option of continuing the existing operation or developing it further.
It would suit both buyers wishing to focus on holiday rentals and property management, and individuals or couples looking for a lifestyle change and the opportunity to develop their own tourism business on site.
KEY FEATURES
Located in Argelès-sur-Mer, a well-established tourist destination.
Characterful 17th-century Catalan stone building.
Five independent holiday cottages currently in operation.
Current stated accommodation capacity of 27 guests.
Average annual turnover over the last four financial years: approximately €101,863.
Furniture and equipment included in the sale.
Private outdoor areas and terraces.
Potential to create a sixth holiday cottage.
Strong online reputation: Google rating of 4.6/5.
Established business with scope for continued operation and further development.
A rare opportunity to combine tourism investment, business ownership and quality of life on the Catalan coast.
Fees to be paid by the seller. Energy class C, Climate class A Estimated amount of annual energy expenditure for standard use: between 3510.00 € and 4830.00 € for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Geohazards website: georisques.gouv.fr.
