Offers Over Craigdarroch Inn £650,000 (Freehold) Loch Ness, -shire, IV2 6XU

A rarely available outstanding and well-established 4-Star modern 13-bedroom Inn; 5 rooms are currently being used by owners / staff

Excellent trading position with stunning elevated views overlooking Loch Ness

Good turnover with excellent profit conversion rates, benefiting from year-round trade from both locals and visitors to the area

Outstanding and luxurious public areas and newly established bar with stunning Loch facing views

Beautifully presented within attractive grounds and with possible development potential STPP

The Craigdarroch Inn is an impressive building located in a most which comprises five en-suite bedrooms for their own personal There is no doubt that the business could be developed further, breath-taking location with elevated views over the village of use. The business trades comfortably from the remaining 8 by reinstating the top floor as letting accommodation and Lower and Loch Ness. Established in 1994, this modern, rooms, restaurant and bar functions and turnover is increasing advertising as a sublime wedding venue. There are a number of purpose built Inn has many exceptional features including a large year on year with resultant profitability. The vendors use various self-catering accommodation units and B&B facilities within newly established conservatory bar, bright and airy dining room agencies such as booking.com and late rooms.com using the very Foyers area which could provide an improved income stream, with beautiful views as well as a comfortable seated reception intelligent high level software online booking diary system. should evening and bar meals be promoted further. area. The Inn also enjoys a good level of repeat business, thus ensuring The vendors purchased Craigdarroch House in 2007 and have, The property was built with an eye to detail and features such as a consistently high occupancy level. The new bar is an attractive since then, operated it as a rewarding and successful venture. decorative coving, ceiling roses and wood panelling have been feature of the property, and is popular with both locals and They have invested in the property and established a sound reinstated into this modern building which replaced the former tourists alike and affords spectacular views over Loch Ness. The business model. They have decided to present this opportunity hotel previously destroyed in a fire. All bedrooms and en-suites current owners have also installed a bio-mass boiler and this is to the market as they now have a young family and wish to take are of a good size, offering very comfortable accommodation. not only cost effective in the heating of the property but also on a new challenge. The Craigdarroch Inn provides accommodation over three generates revenue via the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme. floors, and the present owners keep the top floor of the property LOCATION The Inn is located on South Loch Ness side some eighteen miles from Inverness and thirteen miles northeast of ; the road leading to Foyers provides a tremendously enjoyable drive along the banks of Loch Ness. Upon reaching Foyers, the Inn is clearly sign posted. The village has a shop, cafe and primary school. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has all the facilities required; with the airport approximately 35 minutes’ drive away. The Highlands of are famous for magnificent scenery and rugged terrain, a repute which is comfortably upheld by Foyers. The astounding unspoilt scenery of the plus beautiful forests, nature trails and the famous Falls of Foyers combined with luxurious family accommodation make the Craigdarroch Inn a highly popular destination with visitors seeking a peaceful and comforting holiday in the region. Within the area there is an abundance of recreational activities. For walkers the beautiful Scottish terrain offers varied degrees of challenge from the more leisurely hill-walking to more stretching mountaineering. A wide range of birdlife attracts the ornithologist and the area has a huge appeal to the naturalist with red deer, fox, pine marten, badger, otter and many more species locally. Golf, pony trekking, touring and genealogy are other favourite pastimes together with the opportunity to visit nearby Scottish Castles, Culloden Battlefield and historic sites. For the more sedate tourist simply relaxing amidst the beautiful unspoilt surroundings is another popular option. THE PROPERTY Craigdarroch is a three storey modern property set within its own grounds. From the well-maintained gardens and gravel car park, access to the main building is via tiled steps or a disability ramp leading to an open pillared porch on to double wooden doors. These in turn direct guests to the entrance portico with its partially glazed doors and cornicing. Upon entering the charming entrance hall and reception area, with open fireplace, guests immediately understand the quality and comfort that is in store for them. The decor and finishing on display is reflected throughout the property. A further inner hall leads to the drawing room which features further panelling, and cornicing, large bay window with stunning views as well as two further windows looking on to the conservatory. This room has a pool table and dartboard as well as plenty of comfortable seating. With views over to Loch Ness and soft furnishings of excellent quality, this popular area is the ideal location to relax after a most enjoyable evening meal. The conservatory bar with its triple aspect windows has excellent views of the grounds and Loch Ness. This is a lovely area in which to enjoy a drink, dine or just take in the breath-taking views. To the other aspect of the entrance hall is the dining room which is set to 20 covers and provides a sterling ambience by which to take breakfast. With its partially panelled walls, intricate cornicing and three ceiling roses this facility provides a wonderful backdrop as a function venue. At the moment the owners only utilise this room for breakfast provision, and there is certainly scope to encourage a fine dining restaurant in the evening or to provide a lunch service during the day. There is direct access to the kitchen. Also accessed from the reception area are ladies and gents facilities and a bar area currently used as a store room, but easily reinstated, and of note contains a marble surround solid fuel fire From the main entrance hallway stairs lead up to the first floor where all letting bedrooms are accessible.

LETTING BEDROOMS The first floor has 8 letting rooms with a further 5 on the second floor, currently used by the owners. All letting bedrooms are spacious with en-suite facilities and are decorated to a high standard. Rooms are provisioned with full hospitality trays, LCD digital TVs, radio alarms, direct dial phones, trouser presses and hair dryers. Rooms are all en-suite and configured as follows: Room 3 Stronelairg - a loch view room with a superking size divan bed. Room 4 Garrogie - a loch view room with a superking size 4 poster bed zip and link mattress. Room 5 Farraline - with a king size bed plus dual aspect windows, one with a woodland view and the other looking up the Loch to . Room 7 Killin - with silver ornate antique superking size bed and woodland view. Room 6 Knockie - a woodland view room with one single bed and a superking size bed zip and link mattress. Room 8 Dell - a woodland view room with 2 windows a single bed and a double bed. Room 9 Corriegarth - a loch view room with 4 poster superking size bed. Room 10 Compass - a loch view room with superking size divan bed.

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GUESTHOUSES SERVICE AREAS FINANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES With a fully provisioned commercial kitchen and 2016. Full accounting information will be made ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with several lenders LICENSED supporting storage facilities, the food production available to seriously interested parties subsequent to who provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to aspects of the business are of an excellent standard. formal viewing. discuss your financing requirements with you and make RETAIL The business has separate office, cellar, staff WCs and an appropriate introduction. We have access to a large linen store. WEBSITE team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters including conveyancing. OFFICES www.thecraigdarrochinn.co.uk GROUNDS INDUSTRIAL The Hotel boasts a good level of amenity ground LICENSING VIEWING extending to approximately 1 acre. The mature garden All appointments to view must be made through the The Inn has a liquor license under the provision of the is laid to a mixture of grass, shrubs and native Scottish vendors selling agents: UNITS Licensing Scotland Act 2005. A copy of the Operating trees. There is a substantial car parking area laid to gravel. On the lawn area, outside the bar are a Plan will be made available to interested parties after ASG Commercial Ltd, selection of wooden benches and tables as well as viewing. 17 Kenneth Street, Inverness IV3 5NR some strategically placed chairs which take advantage T: 01463 714757 of the stunning views. PRICE M: 07799 896931 Offers over £650,000 are invited for the heritable E: [email protected] Within the grounds there is a bio mass boiler house, property complete with goodwill and trade contents W: www.asgcommercial.co.uk 17 Kenneth Street timber garage and two timber sheds. The vendors (according to inventory). Inverness have contemplated developing part of the land to OFFERS build a dwelling and this remains a possible course of IV3 5NR DIRECTIONS All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG action for new owners subject to planning consent. Craigdarroch House is located in the village of Foyers Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register Telephone on the B852 South West of Inverness as per map insert. their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date. 01463 714757 SERVICES Inverness 20 miles, Fort Augustus 13 miles. The subjects benefit from mains electricity and water. Heating is by means of a bio mass boiler and cooking is EPC provided by way of LPG. The Hotel has private The business has an EPC rating of ‘tbc’. drainage services. With an integral fire alarm and security system, the Hotel is fully compliant with legislation. Wi-Fi is available throughout RATEABLE VALUE The rateable value of the property is £17,500.00 (effective from 01 Apr 17) and is eligible for 25 per cent TRADE discount under the Small Business Bonus scheme for The Inn has a turnover of c £320,000 returning an eligible applicants resulting in a net liability of adjusted net profit of around £86,000 for year to £6,116.25. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database 2014 www.bedandbreakfastsales.co.uk