The Highlands Commercial Property Specialists A S GCommercial LOCHCARRON HOTEL, Hotels WESTER ROSS, IV54 8YS Guesthouses Licensed Retail Thriving Highland Hotel with Loch-side frontage in the beautiful village of Offices Lochcarron Industrial Well established mixed income based upon year-round tradingA Units ExcellentA turnover circa £454,000 (Net) in 2010 and good profitability providing an exceptional “Home and Income” opportunity 12 budget letting bedrooms (11 en-suites); 6 rooms have views over Loch Carron AGood owner’s accommodation comprising of 2 self-contained attic flats The sale of Lochcarron Hotel offers the opportunity to own a substantial property and a highly rewarding business York House with picturesque loch-side views and a 20 Church beautiful West Highland setting. Street Inverness Telephone Offers Over £470,000S 0845 SS(Freehold) 450 0790 GGG DESCRIPTION The Lochcarron Hotel is a substantial and traditional Highland Hotel extending a relaxed and friendly welcome to all of its customers. Situated on the shore of Loch Carron, it has an enviable trading location which is extremely popular with tourists. Over recent years the present owners have developed the trading aspects of business which now appeals to a wide range of clientele from tourists to sportsmen as the area is very popular for golf, fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Due to the business’s prime roadside location which boasts panoramic views across Loch Carron, the business is buoyant during the main trading season (Easter to October) with both e-bookings and passing trade. The Lochcarron Hotel also enjoys healthy local support. directly across beautiful Lochcarron, framed behind by the With its homely bar and traditional catering the business majestic mountains of Wester Ross. Such is the setting that is at the heart of the community. Twelve comfortable most of the wildlife for which Scotland is well known is right budget letting bedrooms and the busy restaurant complete on the doorstep. Herds of wild deer are abundant in the the all-round appeal. With resident guests, casual dining, neighbouring hills, sharing their habitat with the fox, grouse, local trade and buoyant seasonal demand from tourism, golden eagle, raven and peregrine falcon amongst others. the Lochcarron Hotel is certainly a successful business In the waters immediately in front of the Hotel the otter, proposition and the combination of a profitable business and Atlantic salmon and numerous seabirds can be seen. The area a beautiful highland setting come together in this fulfilling is certainly rich in wildlife and ornithology. Geographically, and rewarding lifestyle opportunity. In addition to successful Lochcarron is an excellent base from which to explore the catering and accommodation, on the beverage front the beautiful west coast, including the Isle of Skye. Hotel offers a good choice of wines, single malt whiskies and Not only is Lochcarron popular with holidaymakers and beers. The business is trading successfully within its current tourists, it has a thriving community for residents and a business model with good supporting accounts showing good infrastructure which includes a nursery, playgroup and sound profitability. The business would benefit further by primary school. In addition, secondary schooling is provided new owners injecting new energy and motivation with some at Plockton which is only a 40 minute bus ride away. On capital upgrades. This could drive trading levels further and the sporting side amongst other community groups there bring the Hotel up to the highest standards. is a golf club, bowling club and sailing club. There is also a Lochcarron is a picturesque West Highland village enjoying a local dental practice, medical centre and a choice of shops. splendid location. The village has a rarely paralleled outlook Secondary schooling is supported by Plockton High School. The present owners bought the Hotel in May 2006 and have put every effort into developing the Hotel as a thriving business. They have enjoyed the rewarding and profitable lifestyle that accompanies ownership of a successful community based business such as this and it is now their planned retirement from the Licensed Trade to pursue alternative opportunities that brings this desirable Hotel onto the market. The location itself, the sound trading entity and the spacious trading and owners’ accommodation certainly makes Lochcarron Hotel an excellent opportunity for those seeking a self-employment lifestyle in a tremendous Highland setting. THE PROPERTY Lochcarron Hotel is a substantial property of traditional construction built circa 1800 with extensions in 1847 and 1937. It is well presented budget hotel, both inside and out. Stone built under a slate roof, the Hotel has an enviable loch-side frontage with accommodation arranged over 3 levels. PUBLIC AREAS The Hotel’s main entrance faces the loch-side main road. Access is via an outer door leading to a vestibule thence into an inner reception area which is set to soft furnishings. Adjoining is the main dining area which leads to a sun lounge which is also set for dining. To the rear of the sun lounge is the main bar which has a traditional cosy atmosphere with a natural stone fireplace. The main servery is a wooden bar, which has a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits including about 63 single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Seating is both fixed and free-standing plus bar stools. In total, this area can accommodate in excess of 50 diners comfortably. To the rear of the main bar is the public bar which has its own separate entrance and has a pool table, darts board gaming machine, cigarette machine and TV. The back bar benefits from a wood-burning stove. Both bars have separate guest ladies and gents bathroom facilities. In the main, the Hotel is well presented and exudes its very unique character with a bright and airy feel. A key feature of this establishment is that all public areas baring the public bar offer tremendous views across Loch Carron. Both the bar area and restaurant are conveniently located with good access off the kitchen. LETTING BEDROOMS The Hotel has 12 letting bedrooms to sleep 25 guests which are configured as follows; 1 family, 2 triple, 3 Double, 3 twin and 3 single. Some rooms have zip and link beds which provide a degree of flexibility in their provision. The bedrooms are appointed to a modest level and 11 rooms have en-suite facilities. Rooms have electric heating, and tea/coffee making facilities and TV. The Hotel is Wifi enabled throughout. Six of the letting bedrooms have Loch views. PRIVATE / STAFF ACCOMMODATION A beneficial feature of the Hotel is the two attic-flats for residential or staff use. Both units are arranged as follows: Flat 1: Landing, lounge, double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Flat 2: Lounge, double bedroom and shower room. A SERVICE AREAS FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICES The Hotel has a spacious well equipped commercial ASG Commercial is in touch with several lenders who kitchen and preparation areas with ample refrigeration provide specialist finance to the hospitality trade. Paul S and freezer units. The kitchen has an extractor unit, Hart (Head of Commercial Sales) will be delighted to double fryers, microwaves, griddle and 6-ring cooker. discuss your financing requirements with you and make In addition, the business is served with a wide range an appropriate introduction. Commercial of storage areas plus a washing-up area, dry Store and We have a large team of legal experts in-house and can G laundry. The beer cellar is located affording excellent act in all legal matters arising to include Conveyancing access for deliveries and there is a secure wines and and Licence Transfers. spirits store. An administrative office plus a staff toilet are located to the rear of the property. On the first floor DIRECTIONS there are linen stores. Take the main arterial A9 from Inverness to the Tore Roundabout and then the A832 signed for Ullapool. Just GROUNDS after Garve take the A890 which leads to Lochcarron The Hotel benefits from a large frontage directly where the Hotel is easily found in the centre of the overlooking Loch Carron and a substantial private village. (See Map Insert) Inverness 61 miles, Isle of Skye parking area conveniently set beside the main road and 24. to the sides of the Hotel. A good range of bench and table type seating are set outside close to the loch side. WEBSITE Hotels These provide extra trading capacity and prove popular, www.lochcarronhotel.com especially during the main season. There is ample Guesthouses external storage for tools etc. VIEWING All appointments to view must be made through the Licensed SERVICES vendors selling agents: Retail The property benefits from mains electricity, water ASG Commercial supply and drainage. An LPG gas tank serves the kitchen York House Offices for cooking. Hot water is provided through an oil-fired 20 Church Street boiler. Heating is facilitated by electric storage and Inverness IV1 1ED Industrial panel heaters. The property has a fire alarm system and Tel: 0845 4500790 security system with external flood lighting to the front Fax: 01463 711083 Units of the subjects. E-mail: [email protected] EPC RATING Website: www.asgcommercial.co.uk The Energy Rating of the property is ‘G’. OFFERS LICENCES All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG The business has a Licence in accordance with the Commercial with whom purchasers should register their Licensing Scotland Act 2005 and a copy of the interest if they wish to be advised of a Closing Date.A York House Operating Plan will be made available to interested 20 Church parties post viewing. Street TRADE Inverness Lochcarron Hotel is a profitable business with strong turnover and sound profit conversion ratios. Accounting Telephone information will be made available to seriously 0845 interested parties subsequent to formal viewing.