HASSOP STATION LIMITED

What HASSOP STATION LIMITED does

Hassop Station Limited is a privately held UK hospitality and leisure operator that runs a multi-service visitor destination from a restored Victorian railway station on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District National Park, near Bakewell, Derbyshire. Founded in its current form in 2010, the company combines four on-site revenue streams — cycle hire (hybrid, electric, mountain, children's, and accessible bikes via subsidiary Monsal Trail Ltd), a café and pizza truck (via subsidiary Hassop Station Cater Ltd), a curated book and gift shop, and B&B and self-catering accommodation at neighbouring Station Farm (Chatsworth Estate land). The site operates 362 days per year, serving tourists, cyclists, day-trippers, staycationers, and the local community with walk-in and online booking via the Caterbook widget.

The underlying business is a traditional bricks-and-mortar leisure platform with no proprietary technology stack beyond standard online booking, payments, and social media. Competitive positioning rests on an irreplaceable location directly on the Monsal Trail, the heritage of the former railway station building, Cytech-qualified bike technicians supporting in-house servicing, and an integrated four-vertical proposition that captures visitors across cycling, food, retail, and overnight stays. Pricing is unit-based and transactional: adult hybrid bikes £18-£25/day, electric bikes £30-£37/day, mountain bikes £60-£70/day, and serviced accommodation rates are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a single physical site, supplemented by an active social media presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok), peak-district tourism ecosystem listings, and a cross-promotional partnership with sister operator Hope Valley Bike Hire. Forward expansion is signalled by the announced Carsington Waterside paddlesports site and the premium Peak MTB Rides offering, though the company remains a small 8-employee family business with no disclosed institutional funding or external capital.

Name

HASSOP STATION LIMITED

Legal name

Hassop Station Ltd

Website

https://hassopstation.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hassop Station Limited operates a multi-service visitor destination at a restored Victorian railway station on the Peak District's Monsal Trail, combining cycle hire, café, gift shop, and accommodation for tourists, cyclists, and day-trippers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Leisure Services

NAICS

Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Station Retail, Food & Concessions (THAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure/Outdoor Base Hostels (Ski/Surf/Trek) (THAGAGAG), Transportation & Access Services (Shuttles, Ferry Access, Scenic Drives Permits) (THAAAGAC), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Hospitality services
• Cycle hire
• Guest accommodation
• Café restaurant
• Outdoor recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hassop, Bakewell

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cycle Hire: Bike and equipment rental along the Monsal Trail with hourly, half-day, and full-day options. Includes hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, electric bikes, children's bikes, trailers, tag-a-longs, and accessible bikes.
2. Food & Beverage: Café serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade cakes, and coffee. Pizza trailer and food truck operating Friday and Saturday evenings in summer. Outside kiosk for quick serve drinks and snacks.
3. Retail - Gift Shop: Sale of books, gifts, cards, homeware, accessories, toys, walking guides, OS maps, and locally inspired products.
4. Accommodation: B&B rooms in farmhouse and self-catering apartments. Six rooms in Farmhouse B&B plus apartments at Station Farm Barn including ground floor and first floor options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hassop Station Limited operates a restored former railway station in the Peak District as a multi-purpose hospitality venue, providing café and restaurant food and beverage service, a book and gift shop, cycle hire and bike servicing on the Monsal Trail, guided Peak MTB rides, bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation, and a mobile pizza truck for catering. The business is positioned as a single-site destination for tourists, cyclists, walkers, and day-trippers visiting the Peak District National Park.

Product overview

Hassop Station Limited operates a multi-service hospitality and leisure destination in the Peak District, UK. The offering is a unified visitor services platform centered on a restored Victorian railway station, combining a café/restaurant (Hassop Station Café), retail (Book and Gift Shop), outdoor activities (Monsal Trail Cycle Hire including Peak MTB Rides and Bike Servicing), and accommodation (B&B and self-catering apartments). The Café and Pizza Truck provide food service; Cycle Hire and Servicing support cycling adventures; Accommodation extends stays for visitors exploring the Monsal Trail. The various services share the same physical location and customer base, creating a complementary ecosystem for tourists and day-trippers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Café and Restaurant Food and beverage service operating from the restored railway station, serving walk-in visitors, cyclists, walkers, and accommodation guests at the Peak District site.
• Book and Gift Shop On-site retail shop selling books, gifts, and souvenirs to Peak District visitors passing through the station.
• Cycle Hire (Monsal Trail) Bicycle rental service for visitors who want to ride the Monsal Trail directly from the station's frontage.
• Bike Servicing On-site bicycle repair and maintenance service for visitors who arrive on the Monsal Trail needing adjustments or repairs during their ride.
• Peak MTB Rides Guided mountain bike ride experiences on Peak District terrain, led by local riders, targeting intermediate cyclists seeking route guidance and local expertise.
• Accommodation (B&B and Self-Catering) Bed & breakfast and self-catering accommodation units located in the restored station building, available for overnight leisure stays in the Peak District.
• Pizza Truck Mobile pizza catering service for off-site events, private parties, and group functions in the Peak District area, originating from the station's on-site pizza operation.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hope Valley Bike HireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister bike hire company located at Bike & Boot Hotel, Hope Road, S33 0AL. Operates near Bamford, Hope, Thornhill Trail, Ladybower Reservoir, Hathersage, Derwent Dams and Edale. Discount code HVBH20 available for cross-promotion between locations.
• Chatsworth EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStation Farm, neighbouring property part of Chatsworth Estate, has been converted into stylish holiday accommodation managed by Hassop Station. Historical connection: station served soldiers transferring to nearby Chatsworth during both world wars.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Forest of Dean Cycle Centre: UK national park cycle hire and trail centre operating a similar model of bike rental, café, and trail-based recreation in a different geography. Comparable as a multi-service cycling destination anchored to a specific trail network.
• Glentress Trail Centre (Forestry and Land Scotland): Scottish Borders trail centre offering bike hire, café, and trail access in a heritage/forest setting. Comparable as a UK trail-based leisure destination with integrated food and equipment hire.
• Chatsworth Estate (Chatsworth House): Iconic Peak District heritage estate and partner of Hassop Station for Station Farm accommodation. Comparable as a major regional visitor destination combining historic setting, food service, retail, and lodging, and acts as the upstream landlord/partner for Hassop's accommodation.
• Dalby Forest Cycle Hub: North York Moors forest cycle centre combining bike hire, café, and trail access. Comparable as a multi-vertical outdoor leisure destination in a UK national park/forest setting.

Emerging players

• Trek Travel: Premium guided cycling holiday operator offering multi-day tours in the UK and Europe. Comparable as a higher-end cycling experience business targeting the same Peak District/UK countryside visitor segment but with a guided-tour model rather than self-guided hire.

Direct peers

• Bike & Boot Hotel: Peak District hotel designed around cyclists with on-site bike hire, servicing, and storage. Combines lodging, food, and cycling services in a single destination — directly comparable to Hassop Station's integrated model.
• Hope Valley Bike Hire: Sister cycle hire company located at Bike & Boot Hotel in the Peak District. Operates a near-identical bike rental model serving the same Monsal Trail/Peak District visitor base with a cross-promotion discount code (HVBH20) linking the two sites.

Others

• Monsal Trail cycling-route operators (independent cafés/cycle hires): Smaller independent cafés and cycle hire businesses along the Monsal Trail (e.g., at Blackwell Mill, Monsal Head, Bakewell). Comparable as adjacent trail-based service operators sharing the same visitor flow and competing for the same end-customer.
• Cafe2U (mobile coffee) / Peak District Food Hubs: Mobile and regional food service operators in the Peak District area including pizza/food truck concepts. Hassop Station's own pizza truck competes directly with these regional casual food vendors during the summer Friday/Saturday evening window.

Broad incumbents

• YHA (Youth Hostel Association) England & Wales: Large UK network of hostels and adventure-base accommodation in national parks (including the Peak District). Comparable as outdoor-adjacent lodging serving similar hikers and cyclists, though much broader and more standardized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Hassopstation
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hassop-Station-Cafe-106235189444863
• Instagraminstagram.com/hassopstation/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@hassopstationcafe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hassop-station-limited

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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