Nethercliffe Hotel, , Louisburgh Street, Wick, KW1 4NS

Key Features
Substantial Georgian building
Located in the coastal town of Wick on the North Coast 500
Six comfortable ensuite letting rooms
Exceptionally large three-bedroom owners’ accommodation
Traditional function suite with separate bar
Welcoming public lounge and dining room
Profitable family run business for over 60 years
South facing garden for guests and a kitchen garden, greenhouse and BBQ hut
Car Parking nearby

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The Nethercliffe Hotel is a substantial Georgian building located in the town of Wick, on the north coast of Scotland.

Description
The Nethercliffe Hotel is a substantial Georgian building located in the town of Wick, on the north coast of Scotland. The original 4 storey building enjoys a rich history and is a significant landmark locally. The Nethercliffe Hotel was completed in 1826 when Wick was being established as the busiest herring fishing port in the world. Mr John Kirk, a philanthropic businessman, commissioned the build and later went on to become the Provost of the Royal Burgh of Wick.

This six letting bedroom hotel enjoys consistent all year-round profits derived from large numbers of tourists, business clients and loyal local support. Being located on the popular North Coast 500 tourist route, the Nethercliffe is perfectly situated for an overnight stop.

The 19th Century original stone building was a house until 1937 and benefits from the addition of a large wrap around extension and incorporation of the neighbouring buildings. This extension was added to the first two floors and basement in the 1950s and converted into the function suite with rooms above. Many architectural features have been preserved such as the original cornicing and flagstone flooring in the basement.
The hotel is located over four floors. The ground floor, first floor and basement are all used for the business whilst the owners have exclusive use of the spacious second floor which has their three bedrooms.
The hotel is a five-minute walk from Wick railway Station and the bus terminal and one mile from Wick airport.

Trade
The business is based on commercial trade with wet sales, food sales and room income combining to provide a robust level of turnover. Letting out the function room to host private parties such as funeral teas and christenings adds to the very sustainable sales of the business.

The function room benefits from its own separate bar and can comfortably accommodate 70 people. The dining room has 30 covers, and the lounge can also accommodate up to 30 occupants.
The owners host various events, including quiz nights and whisky tastings as fundraisers for local charities. These events not only engage the local community but also create a fun atmosphere that showcases the hotel's amenities and services. This approach helps build a strong connection with the community and promotes the hotel in a positive light.

The Nethercliffe home cooked meals are renowned in Wick. The chef being fully trained in dietetics means all dietary requirements can be catered for and in addition the kitchen is able to provide a variety of hot and cold buffets as required. The high level of food provision has doubtless assisted the hotel in achieving the Tripadvisor rating of 4.5 stars and a google rating of 4.4 stars. The business operates a Facebook page with more than 2,200 members.

The business offers a flexibility that provides the opportunity to develop turnover and profitability further. Reconfiguring the letting accommodation could be considered as well as hosting weddings and other events. The south facing garden and BBQ hut are an attractive addition to the offering and could facilitate regular external events should that be desired.

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