Key Features
Detached freehold mixed-use property
Prime A87 roadside location to Skye
Licensed café (4.9 TripAdvisor)
Two self-contained studio units
Fully equipped commercial kitchen
Parking + overnight campervan licence
Views over Loch Duich & Five Sisters of Kintail
Development potential (STC)
Highlight
The Pitstop at Kintail is a prime A87 roadside licensed café with a fully equipped commercial kitchen, ample parking and campervan licence. The business enjoys panoramic views over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail, and includes two self-contained studio apartments, strong seasonal trade and further development potential (STC).
Description
This outstanding detached mixed-use property, extending to approximately 174m², is set in a breathtaking coastal location just off the A87, the main route to the Isle of Skye. Benefiting from excellent visibility and substantial on-site parking, it occupies a prime position with high passing traffic and footfall.
The property comprises of The Pitstop licensed café/restaurant, along with two modern self-catering studio units. The business has an excellent reputation for good food, great coffee, and warm Highland hospitality, catering to a wide audience with vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options. The business is fully licensed and benefits from free Wi-Fi.
Set back from the road yet highly visible, the property lies adjacent to the hamlet of Ault a’ Chruinn and enjoys panoramic views over Loch Duich, Ratagan Forest, Beinn a’ Chuirn, and the iconic Five Sisters of Kintail. This remarkable scenery creates a true destination location, combining a trading business, self-catering accommodation, land, parking, and stunning Highland vistas—a rare opportunity to acquire a lifestyle business in one of Scotland’s most sought-after locations
Trade
The business is a fully licensed café/restaurant operating on a seasonal basis, offering high-quality coffees, home-baked goods, and freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and brunch options. The café is vegetarian-friendly with a range of vegan options and has built a strong reputation for quality and service, reflected in its outstanding 4.9 “Excellent” rating on TripAdvisor and 100% recommendation score on Facebook, where it has over 1.7k followers. Trading hours are Monday 10:00–19:30, Tuesday to Thursday 10:00–17:00, and Friday to Saturday 10:00–19:30. The business demonstrates consistent year-on-year turnover growth.
The Pitstop has a Facebook page and enjoys 1.7k followers.
Location
Situated in the picturesque hamlet of Ault a’ Chruinn in the West Highlands, this business benefits from one of Scotland’s most stunning and unspoilt landscapes. Just 15 miles from Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye Bridge, and 17 miles from Plockton, the area attracts visitors year-round with dramatic mountains, lochs, and iconic landmarks such as Eilean Donan Castle.
Families are well catered for, with Loch Duich Primary School in nearby Inverinate and Plockton High School for secondary education.
Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the nearby Kintail mountains, Glen Shiel, and the Isle of Skye, offering hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife experiences, making this an ideal location for a tourism-based business.
Accommodation
The Property
The property is a single-storey building, approximately 40 years old, of modern timber kit construction beneath a pitched tile roof. Featuring UPVC windows and doors throughout, it extends to approximately 174m² of floor space. Each area is clearly defined.
The property enjoys stunning seaward and mountain views, offering an exceptional setting that enhances its overall appeal. Located directly on the main route to Skye, the A87, the café benefits from excellent visibility and easy access for passing visitors.
Terms
Reason For Sale
This well-established business has been owned and lovingly refurbished by the current owners over the past three years. They are now relocating, creating a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to continue its success.
Rates / Council Tax
The Pitstop has a rateable value of £9,000 as at April 2023, property reference number
04/01/013650/ and benefits from 100% discount under the Small Business Bonus Scheme for eligible businesses.
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 benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG gas is used for cooking. The building has oil central heating throughout. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing.