Freehold Hotel, restaurant & public bar

Well, Appointed Hotel Beautiful Location.

Public Bar Restaurant (40 Covers)

6 En-Suite Letting Rooms Owners Accommodation.

Parking For Up To six Cars FREEHOLD.

The village was founded at the beginning of the 19th century as a fishing port by William Young of Inverugie. It expanded when the New Harbour was built in 1838 for the export of stone from the nearby quarries. The old part of Hopeman has a grid-iron street layout, and the main part of the village is set back from the beach. There is a village green with playing fields, a playground and a skate park.

The B9012 passes west to east to the south of the village with the main street, Harbour Street, running north to south from the Harbour.

This magical part of the coast is also noted for its beautiful sunsets and magnificent views across the Moray Firth to the hills of Easter Ross and beyond. Nearby at Duffus Castle and the rich countryside of the Laich of Moray, the world-famous Malt Whisky and Castle trails will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.

TENURE.

The property is held on the Scottish equivalent of Freehold.

Licence.
The business trades with the benefit of a full hotel licence.

Trading Figures.
Full trading information will be made available after a formal viewing has taken place.

Summary.
The sale of The Station Hotel offers an excellent opportunity to purchase high quality, beautifully presented Highland hotel, which is trading extremely successfully but with potential for expansion of the property and business.

TURNOVER.

1 per annum.

SITUATION.

The village was founded at the beginning of the 19th century as a fishing port by William Young of Inverugie. It expanded when the New Harbour was built in 1838 for the export of stone from the nearby quarries. The old part of Hopeman has a grid-iron street layout, and the main part of the village is set back from the beach. There is a village green with playing fields, a playground and a skate park.

The B9012 passes west to east to the south of the village with the main street, Harbour Street, running north to south from the Harbour.

This magical part of the coast is also noted for its beautiful sunsets and magnificent views across the Moray Firth to the hills of Easter Ross and beyond. Nearby at Duffus Castle and the rich countryside of the Laich of Moray, the world-famous Malt Whisky and Castle trails will take you through some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland.

BUILDING.

The property is of stone construction set under a pitched and slated roof. Over the years, the property has been lovingly extended and modernised. The property has parking for six cars and a double garage. New double glazing has been recently installed.

EXTERNAL.

The property occupies a main street position, with on-street parking and further parking to the rear of the hotel, for patrons only. The business also has a well presented outside seating/smoking area.

SERVICES.

We have been advised that the property has all mains services connected.

BUSINESS.

The Station Hotel is an extremely busy business that has been run by the current proprietors for 14 years. Due to ill health, the business has been placed on the market. During their tenure, they have built up a well-performing business and upgraded many of the fixtures and fittings, including installing a new commercial kitchen.

The business benefits from strong local trade.

The hotel opening times are Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 12:30am, Friday and Saturday 11:00am - 1:30am and Sunday 12:00am - 12:30am. Although the hotel is trading successfully, there is still potential to develop the business and property further. The hotel offers a typical Scottish welcome and is a very warm and inviting place. The hotel has been used as venues for events such as weddings and other celebrations.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION.

There are six letting bedrooms. The bedrooms have been refurbished to a high modern standard and include LCD televisions, tea/coffee making facilities and telephones. Room tariffs range from £50 to £85pp B&B.

PUBLIC AREAS.

There are two entry points to the business, one from the main street, which leads you into the reception hallway, which in turn leads you to the letting rooms, breakfast room and well-appointed dining room. Access from the side door leads you into the public bar, complete with a fruit machine, pool table, two dartboards,50-inch flat-screen TV, jukebox and comfortable leather sofas with a log burning stove.

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION.

The owners’ accommodation currently comprises a lounge and three double bedrooms. However, two of these could be used for letting.

SERVICE AREAS.

As expected with a hotel the style and size of The Station Hotel, there are extensive service areas, including a well equipped large commercial kitchen, along with still room, dish wash area and freezer room. Other service areas include laundry, cellar and manager’s office.

Ladies and gents facilities are well-appointed off the public areas.