Outstanding Riverside Pub and Self Catering Cottage in the Heart of Malt Whisky Country (ref 1777)

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An outstanding pub opportunity for a hands-on owner. Prominent trading location (A95) in Speyside. Riverside (River Fiddich) business with a superb outdoor area. Traditional and authentic public bar complete with real fire. Well-presented 2-bedroom self-catering cottage. Cottage could easily revert to owners’ accommodation. Superb slopping garden and outdoor trading area. Rates exempt business. Internal GIA circa 134 sq.m. Historic business and property est.1842.

FREEHOLD Guide price £250,000.

The Fiddichside Inn occupies a prominent roadside trading location on the A95 on the eastern outskirts of Craigellachie. Craigellachie is a small and attractive village at the confluence on the River Fiddich and the mighty River Spey. The village offers easy access north and south via the A95 and A941.

The location is world famous for two outstanding interconnected reasons: The River Spey and the home of whisky production. The River Spey is the 3rd longest river in Scotland noted for its salmon fishing as well as the natural waters for some of the most world-famous distilleries and producers. The Fiddichside Inn boasts an array of near neighbours including, Glenfiddich, Macallan, Balvenie, Glenfarclas and John Dewar & Sons.

Whisky and fishing on the river brings in local business as well as national and international tourism into the area all year round. The attraction of the area is also compounded with some of the best scenery and outdoor pursuits close by including: hill walking, sandy beaches and dolphin watching on the nearby Moray coast as well as winter skiing at the Lecht and nearby Cairngorms.

Access to the public bar is via an entrance vestibule at the north side of the property leading through an entrance hall into a cosy and traditional “Highland” bar, with real fire and enormous traditional character. There is a beer cellar and all-purpose store behind the public bar. The business boasts a sizeable, elevated beer garden and terrace with a partially roofed decking area. This area very much comes into its own in the pleasant summer months. The business also has a private car park to the eastern side of the property.

Primary access to the self-catering cottage is via a doorway at the front of the property, leading into a hallway. The self-catering cottage is arranged over ground and first floor. The cottage has a dual purpose depending on new owners requirements. It is presently laid out for self-catering let. The self-catering cottage is a highly successful profit centre with a continued flow of visitors and occupancy via Airbnb. It is felt that, if required, the cottage could return to owners’ accommodation.

The Fiddichside Inn is undoubtedly a licensed trade institution located in the heart of world-famous whisky country. Prospective purchasers are acquiring a slice of history as well as being one of few guardians of this very iconic business.

Our clients run the business on a very hands-off basis, they do not live in Scotland and have other considerable business interests. They have taken their ownership role seriously and have maintained and developed the pub, as well as the self-catering cottage.

Our clients are keen to facilitate the sale of the Fiddichside Inn to new, enthusiastic hands-on owners who can further develop this wonderful business opportunity. At present the business is operated with the assistance of a manager who runs the business for our clients.