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TAIGH AILEAN HOTEL, , , IV47 8SL Hotels Guesthouses Licensed Attractive Hotel in a true destination location with stunning views to Loch Harport Retail Situated 3 miles from the distillery and adjacentA to the mountains GoodA turnover from established seasonally adjusted year-round trade 5 letting bedrooms; 3 within the main building and 2 situated in a separate lodge 3 standard bedrooms with a shared bathroom currently being used as owner’s Aaccommodation

Taigh Ailean Hotel is a true life-style business which provides a strong income during the summer months within a stunning setting. This sale offers an York House opportunity to own and develop a small 20 Church hotel on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Street Inverness Telephone Fixed Price £299,950S 0845 SS[Freehold] 450 0790 GGG DESCRIPTION Taigh Ailean Hotel is an attractive and traditional Hotel enjoying an elevated position overlooking Loch Harport and with breathtaking views to the Cuillin Mountains. With its delightful setting the business has a large footprint with external seating and barbecue areas. This pleasant property was originally built as a home by a settler named Alan MacLeod; ‘Taigh Ailean’ is Gaelic for “Alan’s House”. The building was then converted for use as a hotel and after a period of closure the current proprietor has started the process to restore the business and property as a destination venue. Today, the Taigh Ailean Hotel makes best use of its remote location offering an ‘Inn style’ operation with a highly personal service. The ever popular Isle of Skye is a tourism magnet and is generally assured of high levels of visitors during the main trading season which runs from Easter to October. Access to Skye and the Hotel itself was greatly improved when the was opened, offering a direct mainland link by road. Whilst the Hotel continues to extend the same character and welcome today as it has done for decades, it has benefited from some upgrading by the present owner. Though a discerning new owner will see there are obvious avenues to continue the process of improving the level of provision, there is no doubt that the business can be operated immediately upon purchase. The combination of location, quality of the welcome and a good business with a wide range of drinks including single malts, mix of facilities combine to form the sought-after, neat minerals, spirits and draft beers. The bar also is the main business that exists today. venue for taking the fayre on offer with a menu of freshly The Hotel generates a growing turnover from year-round prepared items utilizing fresh produce where possible. The trading but with the bulk of business being generated in the bar is popular with a mix of clientele from year-round local main tourist season; Skye is an established centre for tourism trade, businessmen, and a healthy mix of tourists including and it majestic past will continue to draw in visitors from walkers, climbers, fishermen and those enjoying water- the world over. Income is derived from the three traditional sports such as kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing. The income streams of wet sales, catering and accommodation. Hotel is building a fine reputation for its catering output; The attractive themed bar is the main focal point of the offering meals to residents and non-residents alike. The village of Portnalong is a small village situated on north The present owner purchased the Hotel in 2008 and has west of the Isle of Skye on the shore of Loch Harport. It enjoyed a rewarding lifestyle running and developing the is located 36 miles from the Skye Bridge, 11.5 miles from business. During her tenure she has undertaken significant and 21 miles from ; the Isles main centre refurbishments. It is her desire to pursue other business of commerce. Portnalong is Gaelic for “harbour of the ships” opportunities that brings the Taigh Ailean Hotel onto the and was founded by crofters from in 1921. market. Whilst the Hotel benefits from established trade The village played an important role as a refueling point there remains scope for motivated new owners to further for allied shipping during world war and a training area develop the business beyond its present level. for Norwegian resistance fighters. From the village and surrounding area there is a wide range of activities that THE PROPERTY can be undertaken such as golf, guided mountaineering and The main property built about one hundred years ago, is nature walks, fly fishing tuition to name but a few. Shops traditionally built of whitewashed stone under a pitched are located at Carbost only 3 miles away. In addition to slate roof. The property today benefits from partial modern tourism, the island is highly popular with naturalists and double glazing and gas fired central heating. also ornithologists who find birds of prey, waders and a host of seabirds in the locale. Skye’s rugged Cuillin Mountains PUBLIC AREAS/ LETTING BED ROOMS are known to walkers and climbers the world over and many The Hotel’s main entrance is accessed from the main road prolific hill lochs offer the angler an opportunity to catch via a path to a doubled glazed main door. This opens into spectacular native wild brown trout. a spacious entrance porch which leads into the comfortable guest lounge complete with a bar and open fire. Through a corridor is the Hotel’s bright and popular dining room WEBSITE with views to the Loch. This large area is well furnished www.Portnalonghotel.com and proves very popular with both residents and casual diners. On the first floor and with both accesses from TRADING INFORMATION within the main building plus its own access from the Accounting information will be made available to main road is the main bar. Also with the benefit of an seriously interested parties subsequent to formal open fire and views across the rear of the premises this viewing. cosy guest facility is popular all year round. PRICE The main stairwell leads upstairs from the main corridor Fixed price of £299,950 is invited for the heritable to five bedrooms; two of which are currently utilised by property complete with goodwill and trade contents A the proprietor for personal use. With the two rooms in (according to inventory), excluding personal items. the Croft Annex, this gives a total for 7 letting rooms Stock at valuation. with 5 being on suite. The two other rooms share a bathroom. One room in the croft Annex is configure FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICES to disabled use. The letting rooms are comfortable and ASG Commercial is in touch with several lenders who S have good basic facilities including tea/coffee making provide specialist finance to the hospitality trade. Paul trays and colour televisions. Hart (Head of Commercial Sales) will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make Commercial OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION an appropriate introduction. Owners’ accommodation is located on the ground floor We have a large team of legal experts in-house and can G and consists of a lounge and double bedroom. act in all legal matters arising to include Conveyancing SERVICE AREAS and License Transfers. The Hotel has an adequate commercial kitchen and DIRECTIONS adjoining vegetable preparation facilities with separate From the Skye Bridge take the main A87 towards washing-up area and laundry. The Hotel benefits from Sligachan then onwards to Carbost thence to good storage. Portnalong. The Hotel enjoys a prominent roadside GROUNDS position overlooking the harbour below. The area to the front of the Hotel is laid to gravel and VIEWING provides for roughly 10 cars. A good range of bench All appointments to view must be made through the and table type seating to the rear of the main building vendors selling agents: provide for guests to sit outside during fair weather. ASG Commercial There is also a barbecue area. There is a garage and York House, 20 Church Street parking area to the side of the Hotel for owners use. Hotels Inverness IV1 1ED SERVICES Tel: 0845 4500790 Fax: 01463 711083 Guesthouses Mains electricity, Private water supply and drainage. E-mail: [email protected] Licensed Propane gas is used for cooking and central heating. . Website www.asgcommercial.co.uk EPC RATING OFFERS Retail The EPC rating of this property is “G” All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial with whom purchasers should register their LICENCES interest if they wish to be advised of a Closing Date. The business holds a license under the licensing Act 2005. A copy of the operating plan will be made available to interested parties post viewing. A York House 20 Church Street Inverness Telephone 0845 450 0790

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