Jaggy Thistle Food Stop, Invergarry

Jaggy Thistle Food Stop is an outstanding café/restaurant with gift shop, enjoying a prime roadside position on the busy route between Fort Augustus and Invergarry. With breathtaking views, excellent signage and easy access, the business attracts a constant flow of tourists throughout the year – an enviable trading location for passing and destination custom alike. The freehold café and gift shop, complete with superb owners’ accommodation, are available for £425,000. In addition, a luxurious self-catering lodge – “Coorie Doon” – and an attractive plot of land are available by separate negotiation.  The café/restaurant is the main revenue driver, offering freshly prepared meals, hot and cold drinks, and home baking. It seats 49 covers in total, including 24 on a veranda with spectacular views across the Great Glen. The gift shop adds an additional income stream with a wide selection of locally sourced gifts and artwork. Currently operated on a lifestyle basis – opening just four days a week on a seasonal schedule – there is significant scope to increase turnover through extended hours and trading. The Coorie Doon lodge is a superb addition, purpose-built to a high specification and finished to an exceptional standard. Hugely popular with tourists, it enjoys year-round demand, consistently achieving 90% occupancy and outstanding online reviews. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly versatile business in a truly stunning Highland setting, with multiple income streams and exciting growth potential. Restaurant - £425,000. Lodge - £100,000. Additional Plot - £50,000 Premium Roadside Location— Strategically positioned between Fort Augustus and Invergarry, with excellent visibility and ease of access, ideal for capturing passing trade. Spectacular Views & Setting— The business benefits from a stunning outlook across the Great Glen, enhancing the customer experience and setting it apart from competitors. Multi-Revenue Offering Café/Gift Shop Lease Available which includes owners accommodation— 49 covers (24 external on a veranda) offering a full menu of hot & cold meals, drinks and fresh baking. Gift Shop— Integrated retail space featuring locally sourced gifts and artwork, leveraging footfall. Self-Catering Lodge (“Coorie Doon”) Available for £100,000— High-quality lodge accommodation with strong occupancy (90 % year-round) providing a valuable complementary income streams Lifestyle Operation— Currently run on a seasonal 4-day opening model, leaving scope for new owners to expand trading hours or reposition for full-year profitability. High Quality Fit-Out & Accommodation - The premises have been refurbished to a very high standard. Owner’s private accommodation is included, comprising open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge, two spacious bedrooms and bathroom. Generous Grounds with Expansion Potential— Situated on approximately 1 acre, with a large front car park, shared access drive, and the option to acquire an extra plot with planning for additional residential or lodge development.