Key Features
Successful and well-established hospitality and tourism business
Located on the iconic North Coast 500
Fully licensed Inn with bar and restaurant
20 caravan pitches, two camping greens and parking
Fenced off Pod Village, containing 6 glamping pods
2-bedroom owner’s static caravan
On-site shop offering essentials, souvenirs, and local produce
Modern shower/toilet block, laundrette, washing-up facilities
Children’s play area
Profitable, well-established business with scope for extended
Wildlife-friendly perimeter planting enhancing guest experience
Highlight
Profitable and well-established NC500 hospitality destination with licensed Inn, glamping village, full touring facilities, and exciting scope for expansion.
Description
The Halladale and North Coast Touring Park is a successful and well-established hospitality and tourism business located on the iconic North Coast 500 route. Set amidst the stunning coastal landscape of Sutherland, it combines a licensed Inn, a variety of accommodation options, and an on-site shop, creating a versatile operation with strong performance and potential for further growth.
At the heart of the business is The Halladale Inn, which was originally a crofting house built in 1882 and now offering around 260m² of well-presented trading space. The Inn has been sensitively modernised to operate as a licensed bar and restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner to both local customers and visitors travelling the NC500. Guests can enjoy a selection of speciality teas, coffees, hot chocolates, and home baking, while the fully licensed bar offers beers, wines, and a choice of locally produced spirits, including regional gins, whiskies, and rums.
The Inn enjoys strong support from the surrounding communities and has built an excellent reputation among tourists.
To the north side of the Inn is the North Coast Touring Park, which includes a glamping Pod Village, a campsite, a caravan park, and owner’s static caravan. Both parts of the business are fully connected, allowing guests to move between them with ease, ensures park guests have easy access to dining and licensed facilities, enhancing both visitor experience and repeat custom.
The business also features an on-site shop offering essentials, supplies, souvenirs, and locally produced items, providing an additional income stream and convenience for both short-stay and longer-term visitors.
Trade
The Halladale Inn and North Coast Touring Park is a well-established hospitality and tourism business, offering bar and food sales for dine-in or takeaway. The operation includes a caravan and camping park, glamping pods with a child-friendly play area and coin-operated laundry facilities. Combining historic character with modern amenities in a prime location on one of Scotland’s busiest tourist routes, the business benefits from a loyal local customer base as well as visitors from further afield. Open seasonally and holding a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5 (Very Good), it is profitable and offers significant potential for further growth. The business is equipped with a fully linked EPOS system, streamlining operations across the bar, restaurant and accommodation services.
The business has a dedicated website at https://thehalladaleinn.co.uk/
Location
The Halladale & North Coast Touring Park is situated in the picturesque village of Melvich, near Thurso, in the far north of Scotland. The area benefits from excellent accessibility via the A836, which connects to the North Coast 500 route, making it an ideal stop for tourists exploring the north coast. Thurso, just a short drive away, provides additional amenities, transport links, and services, while nearby local villages contribute to a loyal customer base.
The region boasts a mix of natural attractions, including sandy beaches, coastal cliffs, and walking trails, drawing visitors year-round. Strong local support, combined with well-developed road infrastructure and proximity to both regional towns and tourist routes, enhances the business’s appeal and provides a solid foundation for further growth in accommodation, hospitality, and retail services.
Accommodation
The Property
The Halladale Inn, originally constructed in 1882 as a stone crofting house with a slate roof, now provides around 260m² of well-appointed, single-storey trading space. Over time, sympathetic extensions in rendered finish have been added, preserving the building’s historic character while accommodating modern operational requirements.
Owners Accommodation
A spacious 2-bedroom static caravan provides a comfortable and practical living space for the owner, measuring approximately 3.7 m × 10 m and connected to the existing septic tank and drainage system.
The caravan features partly wrap-around decking with a fixed shed, offering ample outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
For alternative owner accommodation, the site has previously received planning permission for the erection of a manager’s residential lodge, including parking and a turning area. This was granted as part of application number 18/00650/FUL which also encompassed several completed upgrades.
Terms
Reason For Sale
Owned since 2021, The Halladale & North Coast Touring Park has been developed into a profitable and popular destination. With the business now well-established, the owners are seeking to hand it over to a new operator to continue its growth and take advantage of its strong location and facilities.
Rates / Council Tax
The Halladale Inn has a rateable value of £12,500, (reference number 02/01/007700/7) and the North Coast Touring Park has a rateable value of £8,600 (reference number 02/01/00710/0).
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 local contacts in the legal profession who can assist in all legal matters arising.
Specification
The business benefits from a new SEPA-compliant water treatment system for the park, mains power, and mains water. The Inn and owners caravan being served by a separate septic tank. Cooking is supplied via an LPG gas tank, while underfloor heating is installed in the toilets for added comfort. A gas combi boiler provides hot water throughout.