A SCOTTISH hotel which has been in the same family for 50 years has been put up for sale.
The 15-room Clonyard House Hotel is described as having a strong history “within a picturesque location and a viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate what is on offer”.
Smith and Clough business Associates said the established hotel is set in five acres of land and has a public lounge bar, restaurant and conservatory dining room.
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It also has a two-bedroom owner’s or manager’s flat and a three-bedroom self-catering cottage.
The agent said: “The Clonyard House Hotel occupies a pleasing rural location at the south end of the Clonyard Loch, near the small village of Colvend in Dumfries and Galloway on the popular A710, which is a busy road for tourists following the well-known Solway Coast.
“The property has been in the same family for 50 years and during this time has been developed and established itself as a fine business within the surrounding areas.”
The statement added: “Run to suit our clients’ requirements the sale of this hotel offers an exceptional opportunity to grow on what is already a steady trade and potentially develop the site further, if required.
“The business has a good mix of food, bar and accommodation sales with the restaurant having built up a strong reputation locally for a quality offering, especially at the weekend and during the main summer months with the abundance of tourists that come to the area.
“This is an excellent opportunity for a chef operator/family operation to purchase an established country house hotel with a strong history, within a picturesque location and a viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate what is on offer.”
Smith and Clough Business Associates said the freehold is available for offers in the region of £575,000.
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