Lu's Place: A Thriving Café on the Edge of Meltham
Lu's Place, situated on the edge of Meltham, has become a popular destination for walkers, horse riders, and staff from nearby Meltham Mills business park. The 70-cover café, with an additional 20 outdoor seating areas, has been generating up to £15,000 a week since its development as a new-build venue five years ago. Director Meg Willans attributes the café's success to its convenient location, stunning views, and exceptional service.
Key Takeaways:
- Lu's Place was developed as a new-build, state-of-the-art venue five years ago by local property entrepreneur Dan Bamforth.
- The café generates up to £15,000 a week serving an eat-in and take-away menu and holding occasional events.
- Director Meg Willans cites the café's convenient location, stunning views, and exceptional service as key factors in its success.
- Michael Peel, a director at agents Ernest Wilson, describes Lu's Place as "one of the most impressive licensed cafes we've seen in a long time" and notes that the present owners have done a great job, with potential to grow the business further.
- Ernest Wilson has received lots of interest in the business already since announcing it is up for sale.
Statistics:
- Up to £15,000 a week generated by Lu's Place.
- 70-cover café with an additional 20 outdoor seating areas.
- Lu's Place was developed five years ago as a new-build venue.
Sources:
- Director Meg Willans
- Michael Peel, Ernest Wilson
- Ernest Wilson (0113 238 2900)
- Ernest Wilson (imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFjMGQ4MWQ2LTkxMTktNDZiMC05NTc2LTM4ZmU4YmJkNmNmMzo2NzIxOTE1NC1hZjA1LTRlNzUtYmU2NS05MzA5NTE5YjI0Yjc=.jpg)
- Ernest Wilson (imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIzM2E4M2U5LTlkYzgtNGE0Yi05MmRhLTViNDc5YjhiMTY0NTpkZTlkNTdlYy1iM2NkLTQ4NjItYTI4YS03NjU4YzMwNzY2MDU=.jpg)
- Ernest Wilson (imagestore.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAyNzA0MjNlLTUwZDItNDEyMy1hNjlkLTAzZmI4NDlkNDkyNzo4ZWQ1ZmFjOC1hNzIzLTQxN2UtYWIyMy1kMGIyZjQ5OGYyYzE=.jpg)