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Drumbeg Hotel, , Near Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4NW

not specified / Leisure / Hotel

For Sale - £465,000.00

Available - Last updated: 03 July 2025

Key Features
Attractive hotel in an elevated picturesque position on the West Coast of the Scottish Highlands with exceptional panoramic views

An outstanding ‘home and income’ lifestyle proposition

Excellent rural trading location on the North Coast 500 route

Well-presented public areas with 6 comfortable en-suite letting bedrooms and spacious 2-bedroom owner’s accommodation

Presents new owners with potential for significant business development

Highlight
Charming Hotel with 6 en-suite letting bedrooms, relaxing lounge areas including bar and games room plus car parking and additional private owners accommodation on the North Coast 500 route.

Description
The Drumbeg Hotel benefits from a stunning and tranquil trading location in a charming setting. The business sits in an elevated position within the small village of Drumbeg overlooking some of the most rugged terrain in the British Isles. The remoteness of the hotel attracts a broad range of clientele who take to the Scottish Highlands to enjoy its natural beauty.

The Hotel offers the three main income streams being beverage sales, catering and guest accommodation. Accommodation sales are mainly generated from tourists in the season from Easter to September who largely pre-book. Some accommodation income is also generated through local and business-to-business guests. There is also an element of passing trade. The dining room is well presented and is popular with tourists. This well-appointed and most comfortably furnished facility, with views to Loch Drumbeg, is well utilised for suppers providing a relaxed cosy experience. The present owners choose not to open at lunchtimes but new proprietors who wish to develop the food trade could take advantage of this opportunity.

The current proprietors operate the hotel on a seasonal basis through personal choice. They undertake the lion’s share of the work themselves with some casual help. There is therefore scope to develop trade further through the provision of an extended service in the shoulder months. However, it may be considered a major attraction of operating in this locality that the hotel attracts sufficient business during the busy main trading period to afford a quality of lifestyle associated with seasonal trading patterns.


Trade
The business operates mainly seasonally, opening from April to October, and only opens 5 days a week. Over the summer months the customer base is mainly drawn from the many tourists who visit and travel on the NC500. The business also draws in a high level of repeat custom and is highly commended on numerous visitor review websites. During the off-season months, the business is closed, including the bar. Drumbeg Hotel offers flexibility both in terms of the operational possibilities and physical layout. The business could trade as a café with rooms, restaurant with rooms, small hotel or on a bed and breakfast basis only. The licensed wet sales and evening meals provide additional income streams and could be developed further.

The current owner’s efforts have generated a well-established business with a strong trading reputation. Drumbeg Hotel benefits from a modern website with a “freetobook” feature. They have a good social media presence and utilise a number of portal websites such as booking.com. The vast majority of room occupancy is pre-booked and forward bookings are always at a high level.


Location

The West Coast of Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside, rugged mountains, stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. The idyllic scenery and open spaces combine to make the area highly popular with those seeking a relaxing holiday in the Scottish Highlands. Drumbeg is a well-known tourist destination in its own right with unspoilt views of the surrounding mountains and Loch. Its rugged backdrop appeals to a wide range of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. The tranquil setting of this popular destination means that in the summer months there is a regular stream of visitors.

The North West Coast of Scotland attracts a great number of visitors with its enchanting scenery and abundance of wildlife. Many take advantage of the challenging hill and loch walks in the region including the iconic Suilven, the world famous Stac Pollaidh and Ben More (Assynt), one of the most northerly of the Munros. Canisp, Conival and Quinag are just some of the other celebrities of the hillwalking world which are close by. Other visitors capitalise on the excellent river and sea fishing. The more sedate sightseer may visit the many places of historic and cultural interest. The region is popular with those who wish to undertake touring holidays. Close by are the towns of Ullapool and Lochinver which have schooling, social and welfare services.

Accommodation

The Property
The hotel is arranged over two floors with the original building dating back to the mid-1700s with modern and sympathetic extensions. The original building is of stone construction with other aspects being timber frame and block construction. The roof is profiled metal sheet. The property is double glazed.

Terms

Reason For Sale
The vendors purchased the property in June 2016 and it has provided them with an excellent home and income. During their tenure they have improved the fabric of the building providing a great platform to develop the business further. The vendors believe that new owners who are prepared to invest in the business could develop the hotel further making it a landmark business and destination location. It is the owners wish to retire from the hospitality industry which places this attractive business on the market.

Rates / Council Tax
The business elements have rateable value of £8,000 including residential apportionment (effective from 01 Apr 2017) and is eligible for 100 per cent discount under the Small Business Bonus scheme. New applicants would need to determine their eligibility based on personal circumstances.

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 subjects benefit from mains electricity, water supply and drainage. There is oil fired central heating. The building is double glazed and has a hardwired fire alarm system.
The subjects are located within the village of Drumbeg on the main road. There is car parking to the front of the hotel which can accommodate 12 standard vehicles. There is a decking area to the side of the building with seating to the rear of the subjects.

Property Quote Price(s)

DescriptionSale typeGuide pricePrice type
Drumbeg Hotel For Sale Freehold £465,000.00 NA

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