Yorkshire spa hotel once owned by Leeds United legend goes on the market

Its Dream Spa was built by the current owner, Michael Downs, in 2015 and recently voted one of the best spas in the North of England.

The hotel is located just off the M62 motorway which connects a multitude of adjoining towns to Leeds, Bradford and Greater Manchester, creating one of the UK’s most populous areas.

According to property agent Christie & Co, this population and commerce hub draws steady local and visitor trade to the hotel, whilst the nearby Peak District National Park plus an array of tourist attractions and destinations in the region, attracts a ‘very healthy’ leisure-related business.

The spa comprises a large heated swimming pool with sauna and changing rooms, a mud Rasul steam room, an open-air spa bath, a nail bar and eight individual treatment and beauty rooms. There is also a gym and restaurant.

Income from the spa and gym accounts for over 30 per cent of the hotel turnover and is also a key contributor towards overall hotel footfall.

Mr Downs said: “I am very proud of the hotel, its staff and its reputation as one of the main venues in the region. The addition of the Dream Spa has not only helped to offer something special for our guests and members but has also made a huge difference to trade and profits.

"I am a reluctant seller but the time has come for me to step away from the business, which offers a new owner a very good opportunity with great profits as well as excellent forward bookings for weddings, functions and room income.”

Mark Worley, hotel director at Christie & Co, added: “It is rare that a hotel of this magnitude comes to the open market and so we are excited to offer Gomersal Park for sale.”