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LOCHCARRON HOTEL,
Hotels
WESTER ROSS, IV54 8YS

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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 trading
Excellent turnover circa £454,000 (Net) in 2010 and good profitability providing an
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exceptional “Home and Income” opportunity

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12 budget letting bedrooms (11 en-suites); 6 rooms have views over Loch Carron
Good 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 £470,000 0845
(Freehold) 450 0790
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.
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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
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
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
Licensed SERVICES
All appointments to view must be made through the
vendors selling agents:
The property benefits from mains electricity, water
Retail supply and drainage. An LPG gas tank serves the kitchen
ASG Commercial
York House
Offices for cooking. Hot water is provided through an oil-fired
boiler. Heating is facilitated by electric storage and
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Industrial panel heaters. The property has a fire alarm system and
security system with external flood lighting to the front
Tel: 0845 4500790
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.
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.
450 0790 PRICE
Offers over £470,000 are invited for the heritable
property complete with goodwill and trade contents
(according to inventory), excluding personal items.
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