Key Features
Award-Winning Four-Star Highland Lodge
Prime Loch Ness Position on the Great Glen Way
21 Flexible Letting Rooms – sleeps 93 guests
Profitable, Turnkey Operation with Strong Ratings
Character Property with Modern Extension
Inviting Public Spaces – Bar, Dining, Conservatory
Extensive Amenities: Parking, Cycle Store, CCTV
Gold Green Tourism Award Sustainability Credential
Clear Growth Potential in Tours and Events
Highlight
Profitable, turnkey lodge with 21 letting rooms (sleeps 93), bar, dining, conservatory, parking, and cycle storage. Gold Green Tourism Award winner with strong online ratings. Character property with modern extension and clear potential for tours and events.
Description
Morag’s Lodge hostel presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established and highly regarded hospitality business in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Currently operated as part of the Radical Travel Group, this four-star rated hostel combines high-quality accommodation with a licensed bar, restaurant, and flexible function facilities.
Set within an attractive rural landscape close to the centre of Fort Augustus and just moments from the shores of Loch Ness, the lodge enjoys a strong reputation supported by excellent guest feedback, including a Google rating of 4.4 and a Booking.com rating of 8.4 (Very Good).
The property occupies a prime location, a short walk from local village amenities and located directly on the popular Great Glen Way - which brings a steady flow of walkers, cyclists, and adventure travellers to the area. With forested mountains forming a dramatic backdrop, Morag’s Lodge benefits from both the tranquility of its setting and strong connectivity, with Fort William approximately 30 miles away and Inverness can be reached in under an hour by car.
This combination has ensured reliable year-round demand and positioned the lodge as a favoured stopover within the Loch Ness tourism market.
Trade
Morag’s Lodge hostel is a well-established, highly profitable hospitality business with strong levels of trade and a robust operational structure that enables a smooth, turnkey transition for new ownership. The lodge provides quality accommodation for individuals, families, and groups, supported by flexible spaces suitable for meetings, small conferences, and private events.
Fully licensed and equipped for a wide range of functions, including weddings, receptions, and group gatherings, the property also offers comprehensive entertainment facilities. The bar and restaurant serve breakfast and evening meals in a welcoming setting, with the reinstatement of the former packed-lunch service presenting a simple opportunity for additional revenue.
The business enjoys excellent visibility and consistently high ratings across leading booking platforms, and its reputation is strengthened further by the prestigious Gold Green Tourism Award, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and effective environmental management.
Morag’s Lodge has a dedicated website at moragslodge.com
Location
Situated at the southern end of Loch Ness, Fort Augustus is a picturesque Highland village renowned for its stunning natural surroundings and tranquil atmosphere. Its central position within the Great Glen makes it an ideal base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands, with easy access to both Inverness to the north and Fort William to the south.
Fort Augustus is well connected by public and private transport. Regular bus services link the village with Inverness, Fort William, and Skye, while road connections via the A82 provide convenient access for those travelling by car. The nearest railway stations are located in Inverness and Spean Bridge, both offering onward connections to major Scottish cities including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Despite its peaceful setting, Fort Augustus offers excellent amenities and serves as a gateway to many of the region’s most celebrated attractions, including Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, and the Caledonian Canal. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, cycling routes, and boat trips, or simply relax and take in the timeless charm of this Highland village.
Accommodation
The Property
The property is attractively finished in render with a traditional slate roof across both the original lodge and the newer extension, which was added approximately 20 years ago.
Architectural features such as stone quoin corners and decorative window surrounds enhance its character and kerb appeal.
Set on a large, well-organised plot, the lodge offers ample on-site parking and a range of useful outbuildings, including a substantial shed for secure cycle storage with electric bike charging points, supported by additional storage structures for operational needs.
The premises are equipped with a comprehensive CCTV system, providing enhanced security across the site. Heating and hot water are supplied by an oil-fired system, while LPG serves the commercial cooking appliances and tumble dryer, ensuring reliable and efficient year-round operation.
Owners Accommodation
Currently, the layout allocates the North and South rooms on the ground floor as staff accommodation; however, these rooms could easily be repurposed for guest use, providing the option to increase the lodge’s overall letting capacity if desired.
Terms
Reason For Sale
As the company refocuses its business interests, this brings this exceptional opportunity to the market.
Finance and Legal Services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with a variety of different lenders who can provide specialist finance. We will be delighted to discuss your financing requirements with you and make an appropriate introduction where appropriate. We also have many contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Specification
The property is serviced by an oil-fired heating system, with LPG supplying the cooking facilities and tumble dryers. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and the lodge is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage.