Prime Tourist Location
Breath-taking Views
15 En-suite Lettings Rooms
Spacious Restaurant and Bar
Fully Licensed
Private Lochan
2 Bedroom Owners Accommodation
Amazing Lifestyle Business Opportunity
Offers Over £550,000
Freehold

CCL Property are delighted to bring to market the wonderful Doune Braes Hotel with its 15 en-suite letting rooms and spectacular surroundings, situated on the west side of the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland. This well-established hotel offers comfortable accommodation with outstanding views, together with its own lochan that fronts the hotel which offers guests unlimited trout fishing. Ideally located, this hotel offers the perfect location for those wishing to explore the rest of the island.

Situation

The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the group of islands known as the Hebrides or Western Isles. Steeped in history and culture the island boasts numerous sites of historical interest, endless sandy beaches renowned with surfing enthusiasts and countless lochs and lochans offering salmon and trout fishing.

Stornoway is the main town of the island, home to the Western Isles Council with a population of just over 6,000 which accounts for around a third of the island’s inhabitants. The economy is a mixture of traditional businesses such as fishing, Harris Tweed, and farming, with more recent influences like the Isle of Harris Distillery, which has achieved further success with its iconic, much loved gin after scooping the Gold award at this year’s prestigious global awards. The rest of the island is more traditional and relies a great deal upon fishing, crofting, and the weaving of tweed.

The Doune Braes Hotel is situated in the town of Carloway which is 23 miles west of Stornoway and is within minutes of picturesque beaches, excellent fly fishing, world class archaeological sites and breath-taking walks.

Travelling to the island is by air or sea with daily ferry services operating between the mainland and the surrounding islands by Caledonian MacBrayne. The island airport which is located approx. 3 miles east of Stornoway town centre, offers daily flights to Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh airports.

Business

The Doune Braes Hotel is a well-established hotel with a great reputation for quality accommodation, food, and attentive service, attracting a variety of visitors with demand for accommodation. Set in private ground the hotel offers a relaxing setting with plenty to see and do including trout fishing in its very own lochan which is situated to the front of the property.

Lunch and evening meals are served daily in the bar and restaurant, offering freshly prepared food made from the freshest of local produce. The dining area carters for 36 covers while facilities are available for function events such as wedding and conferences for up to 80 people. The public bar is popular with locals and visitors alike offering a friendly environment to relax and unwind with the aid of a pool table and large flat screen tv.

The hotel enjoys a good mix of income from wet, food and accommodation sales with each accounting for around a third of the annual turnover. The hotel is currently run by the owner who is assisted by a number of full and part time staff as and when required.

Offers in the region of £550,000 are sought for the business, fixtures, fittings, and goodwill. Stock in trade will be additional at valuation.

Property

The hotel is exceptionally well maintained and presented throughout. Entering through a main front foyer, visitors are welcomed by a reception before proceeding to the spacious lounge, dining room and cocktail bar areas. Here visitors can enjoy a relaxing dining experience in a comfortable surrounding or after dinner drinks in front of a stone-faced fireplace. The restaurant provides for bar meals, with affordable menus offering a range of local produce all complemented by an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including malt whiskeys.

There is a fully equipped commercial kitchen with ample surface and preparation areas. The area has been maintained to a high standard and benefits from additional storage rooms and work areas. The popular public bar which has its own private entrance is located to the left of the building. Benefiting from 15 en-suite rooms, the hotel provides a mix of 3 double, 5 twin, 2 family room and 5 single accommodations. Each room is immaculately presented and features en-suite bath/show room. Two rooms are situated on the ground floor which are suitable for disabled access. Most rooms offer lochan views but all benefit from breathtaking views of the stunning tranquil surroundings.

The hotel also boasts an additional owner’s accommodation with large double bedroom with en-suite, a further double bedroom, large comfortable lounge, and spacious kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted units and appliances.

There are also well-appointed Ladies, Gents, and disabled toilets. All ground floor areas are accessible by wheelchair. There are up to date fire alarm systems/doors throughout.

To the front of the property enjoys stunning moorlands and lochan views which add to the relaxing setting, creating a charming ambiance for all visitors. The hotel boasts a warm and friendly atmosphere with excellent customer services, facilities, and comforts, making every stay relaxing and memorable.