THE LOCH ERISORT INN is situated amongst some of the FINEST SCENERY, sea and Loch fishing anywhere in the world, and is ideally situated for exploring Harris and Lewis, and Barra. The Loch Erisort Inn occupies approximately 0.50 acres of ground, with ample parking for motor homes and passenger vehicle extending to 20 spaces. The property is arranged over 2 levels, the first-floor level provides 5 refurbished rooms available for let, comprising 3 double rooms a twin and a family room all of which have ensuite bath and overhead showers, tastefully decorated in neutral colours and fully carpeted.
If your ambition is to live on the island and operate your own business this is an outstanding opportunity to purchase a substantial property of over 3,000 sqft with the ability to drive and increase income, for maximum profit over the core March to October season.
Location
Loch Erisort (the Scottish Gaelic is pronounced Èireasort ) is an 8-mile-long narrow sea inlet on the east coast of the island of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland Its name is a relic of the Viking age and came from Old Norse Eiríksfjorðr or "Eric's fjord" and the area is steeped in local history.
Travelling to the island is by air or sea with daily ferry services operating between the main land 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.
Accommodation
On the ground floor the property has onsite residential quarters along with bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant facilities with male and female toilets.
The property and grounds are fuehold or the English equivalent freehold. Well established and well run, this business has built its reputation and client base on excellent food and a friendly service. The Inn boasts a loyal customer base in mainstream tourism, cycling, angling and gun club clientele.
In addition to this the property offers an excellent opportunity to develop the open ground space for the very popular Yurts glamping holiday business or indeed beer garden space. Moreover, the existing restaurant and ancillary rooms adjoining can be further expanded to provide increased table covers or accommodate a dance floor and band facility. Indeed, the owners had up until recently used this area for ceilidh and can offer unlimited use for weddings and parties.
Competition in the surrounding area is limited to establishments in Stornoway or residential bed and breakfast dwellings, with an undersupply of good quality eatery’s, public house and Hotel/restaurant facilities during the high season.
Terms
From £249,950
This is an establish and successful business, the asking price for which includes the entire property and land, fixture and fittings, goodwill and stock of alcohol and sundries at cost.
Services
The property has mains water, a septic tank, LPG cooking and heating through an oil fired system.
Income Stream
- Restaurant 40 table covers
- Bar area light snacks and main meals 20 table covers.
- Function Room holding up to 100 with potential to expand.
- 5 Rooms to Let with potential to expand. Tariffs vary from £65.00 close season to £95.00/room high season.