FLODIGARRY COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL ISLE OF SKYE CONTACT US Highly successful 18-bedroom country house hotel with historic connections. Dramatic location in North Skye with superb sea & coastal outlook. Separate 3-bedroom house available along with hotel. Excellent achievable profits of c. 170,000 on T/O 625,000 (net) seasonal trading. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Colliers International through: Alistair Letham Hotels 0131 240 7575 alistair.letham@colliers.com Property Ref: 208591 Lot 1 - Flodigarry Country House Hotel & Flora MacDonald's Cottage - Offers around 1,575,000 Lot 2 - Dun Flodigarry House - Offers around 325,000 Colliers International 39 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2HN www.colliers.com/uk/hotels
HISTORICAL NOTE - ''Flora MacDonald achieved fame for her part in helping Bonnie Prince Charlie s escape to the Isle of Skye following the tragedy at Culloden. The cottage next to the Flodigarry Country House Hotel was home for Flora and her family for 8 years from 1751-1759 where 5 of her 7 children were born''. The approach to Flodigarry must be one of the most spectacular drives anywhere. The road from Portree passes through some wonderful countryside with rugged mountain scenery, including the famed old Man of Storr, set against fine views across the Sound of Raasay. The hotel itself occupies an unrivalled elevated position overlooking across the sea to the Torridon Mountains on the mainland. The Isle of Skye is considered by many to be one of the most spectacular Scottish islands some 50 miles in length it is the largest of the Inner Hebridean group. The island is deeply indented with sea lochs and rocky headlands forming a series of peninsulas. Skye is a beautiful and romantic treasure to the north west of Scotland and now that it is linked by the bridge to the mainland it is even more accessible and draws many tens of thousands of visitors every year. Flodigarry is a good class country house hotel which has been tastefully upgraded and improved to a high standard. Great care has been taken to blend traditional Highland lodge character with modern comfort and convenience including the conversion of Flora MacDonald s Cottage to provide additional bedrooms and the overall result is a highly successful hotel business. With its tourist destination location, the hotel attracts the bulk of its business from the leisure market (UK and overseas) but also draws commercial custom including visiting film and television crews using the Isle of Skye as their backdrop. Since purchasing the property in 2008 the vendor has continued the improvements at Flodigarry. Now trading seasonally, to maximise profitability, the hotel is offered for sale so the owner can retire to the South Coast of England. LOT 1 - FLODIGARRY COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & FLORA MACDONALD'S COTTAGE THE PROPERTY The original Victorian lodge dates from circa 1895 and is of traditional construction, with contemporary extensions and has its accommodation over 3 levels. Alongside, in its private garden, is Flora MacDonald's, a Category C(S) Historic Scotland Listed Building. PUBLIC AREAS The main entrance to the hotel is protected by an inner vestibule with cloak hanging area leading into the attractive Entrance Hallway with reception desk and main staircase and featuring a fireplace. To the right is the hotels main Dining Room seating up to 25. On the left is the attractive Drawing Room with fine traditional features including open fireplace and linked to this is the traditional Conservatory Lounge, seating 30 used for relaxation and additional informal dining. To the right of the main hotel, with its separate entrance, is the Bistro (40) which is split level with bar server at one end. LETTING BEDROOMS MAIN HOTEL 11 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 22, all located on the first and second floor levels of the hotel. FLORA MACDONALD'S COTTAGE 7 Letting Bedrooms to sleep 14 located at ground and first floor level of the cottage. All bedrooms have full ensuite facilities (15 bath with shower; 3 shower room only) and are equipped with telephone, TV, radio, tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer SERVICE AREAS Well-equipped commercial kitchen with walk in chill, pantry, scullery and servery. Large hotel office. Staff Room. Store. Cellar. Boiler room. Separate, fully equipped, laundry to the rear. STAFF ACCOMMODATION HOTEL At first floor level there is managers accommodation comprising 2 rooms and separate shower room. CARAVANS 2, fully serviced, 6-berth static caravans. OUTSIDE The grounds included with the Flodigarry Country House Hotel and Flora MacDonald s Cottage total a little over 5.5 acres. The grounds include attractive mature trees, providing shelter to the hotel, and gardens laid out to lawns and flowerbeds. Ample car parking is included. Nearby the hotel is the former (tin) laundry shed which could provide some additional development opportunity. SERVICES Highland Council (01463 702333). Mains electricity. Mains and private water supply. Private drainage. Bulk LPG gas. Central heating from oil fired boiler for hotel and cottage. LICENCE Premises Licence; Civil Marriage Licence LISTINGS AA 3-Star Country House Hotel 78%, 1 Red Rosette; STB 3-Star Country House Hotel; Best Loved Hotels WEBSITE www.flodigarry.co.uk TRADE Management accounts for the year ended 28th February 2012 show a total turnover of 625,022 from which an 82% gross profit produced an achievable, adjusted EBITDA profit of 170,346. Trading accounts will be made available to genuinely interested purchasers preferably after viewing.
Dun Flodigarry House LOT 2 - DUN FLODIGARRY HOUSE Situated nearby and alongside the main hotel, on similarly raised ground with commanding views of the sea and coastline is a separate detached house with accommodation of: Ground Floor Main front door entrance leading into open plan Entrance Hallway and Dining Room; Sun Lounge with views to the sea; Sittingroom with log burning stove and double aspect; large Kitchen with Dining Area; Utility Room, Office; Cloakroom with W.C. First Floor Three Double Bedrooms (one with ensuite bathroom), Separate Bathroom; Storage Cupboards. Outside Included with Dun Flodigarry House is approximately 1.4 acres which features a former Victorian walled kitchen garden. Also located in the garden there is the remains of a 500BC Brooch. ASKING PRICE LOT 1 - FLODIGARRY COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & FLORA MACDONALD'S COTTAGE Offers around 1,575,000 LOT 2 DUN FLODIGARRY HOUSE Offers around 325,000 The asking prices are for the freehold (heritable feuhold) properties complete with goodwill and all trade contents (according to inventory) but excluding personal items. Stock at valuation. FINANCE Colliers International is able to assist prospective purchasers by introducing sources of finance if required. Whilst we do not charge the buyer for this service, we may receive an introductory commission from the lender or broker involved. TO VIEW All appointments to view MUST be made through the vendors' agents who are acting with sole selling rights. DIRECTIONS Portree 22 miles, Skye Bridge/Kyle of Lochalsh 54, Inverness 135. After crossing the bridge to Skye from Kyle of Lochalsh follow the main A87 signposted to Portree. In the centre of Portree follow the local route, signposted Staffin, on the A855, following this road up the North East coast of Skye enjoying the drive past the Old Man of Storr and continue on this route until reaching Flodigarry. OFFERS All offers should be submitted to Colliers International with whom purchasers should register interest if they wish to be informed of closing dates.
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