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Devon Country Hotels Ltd

13427497

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

141 ENGLISHCOMBE LANE, BATH, BA2 2EL
Incorporated 28/05/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/05/2025

Due 10/06/2026

Overdue

Industry

55100
Hotels and similar accommodation

Officers

Mr Michael Edward Lane

director · Since 28/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Helen Frances Walker-Lane

director · Since 28/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Donita Jayne Blackwell

director · Since 08/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard Hickling Blackwell

director · Since 08/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Edward Lane

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

141 Englishcombe Lane, Bath, BA2 2EL

Notified 28/05/2021

Mrs Helen Walker-Lane

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

141 Englishcombe Lane, Bath, BA2 2EL

Notified 28/05/2021

Blackwell Smythe Ltd

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Place Farmhouse, Goose Green, Hungerford, RG17 8YB

Reg: 16714101 · Companies House · Company Limited By Shares

Notified 08/10/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HELEN WALKER-LANE AND MICHAEL LANE

Created 08/10/2025Registered 15/10/2025
Charge
outstanding

BLACKWELL SMYTHE LTD

Created 08/10/2025Registered 15/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

METRO BANK PLC

Created 06/08/2021Registered 18/08/2021Satisfied 20/10/2025

CompanyRankvs 8532+ SIC 55100 peers
26

Financial strength48th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.19× · 2/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength12/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity5/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£664

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£500k

Working capital

Current Assets

£114k

Current Liabilities

£615k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£780k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.19—
20240.20+£25k
20230.19-£11k
20220.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.