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Attractively priced Boutique Bed and Breakfast business ideally situated in desirable village of Ullapool
4/5 individually designed letting bedrooms
Prominent roadside trading location with delightful views over Loch Broom
Self-contained owners accommodation
Development potential to add glamping pods / accommodation
Freehold
The owner’s accommodation, is a most attractive feature of the sale comprising a large owners lounge / dining / kitchen, large double bedroom, utility room and shower room. The owner’s accommodation is accessed from the rear of the property and is totally self-contained offering complete privacy.
Bungalow 500 sits in an elevated position overlooking some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery to be found in the countryside. The business is just a short walk (0.7miles) from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Stornoway which leaves twice daily (once on Sundays) for those planning a trip to Lewis, Harris or the other Hebridean Islands. The property is easily accessible, located on the A835 and the North Coast 500 tourist route, benefitting from good signage and excellent visibility to the passing trade. The immediate area is well served with facilities, shops and services for both locals and visitors alike. The North West Coast of Scotland attracts a large number of visitors and Bungalow 500 makes a perfect base from which visitors can continue their odyssey of the broader Highland region. Ullapool has a strong sense of community, with schools, golf course and social and welfare facilities. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is a 65-minute drive away with a full range of services associated with a modern thriving City.
Ullapool has a population of c1600 which swells in the summer months with the influx of tourists. The village became an established fishing centre in the Mid-1700s and still has a fishing tradition. The village is popular with a range of tourists and is a popular stop for those undertaking the North Coast 500 tourist route. The village also has a strong music scene hosting dance, book, music and guitar festivals throughout the year, along with the popular Beer Festival held in October every year.
Bungalow 500 is a thriving bed and breakfast business based in the popular tourist village of Ullapool. This charming property dates to the late 1930s and has benefited from extensive modernisation in recent years. Unexpectedly, Bungalow 500 is actually presented over two floors. The business is accessed from the main road and has a substantial footprint. The owners have decided not to trade this year, and will spend some time travelling, so have not applied for the short term letting licence. Within the trading aspects, there are three attractive individual boutique style bedrooms, and a family suite comprising both a double and a twin bedroom. Further facilities include an in-house sauna, a modern kitchen and a guest lounge/breakfast room with seating for 14 guests. The business enjoys well-deserved recognition as evidenced by excellent reviews. The self-contained owners area is spacious and comprises of a lounge, large bedroom, bathroom and games room. The business benefits from excellent roadside signage with ease of access and on-site parking. The grounds to the rear afford beautiful views to Loch Broom and scope to install two glamping pods in an attractive wooded area. The current owners have invested heavily into the business whilst at the same time endeavouring to maintain an environmentally friendly footprint. This has resulted in a superb home and income earning proposition presented in walk-in condition. The land to the rear of the property could be developed subject to relevant statutory authority approvals.
The present owners purchased Bungalow 500 in December 2016 and have enjoyed transforming the business to its current level. However, it is their desire to retire from running a busy B&B that brings this desirable home and charming business to the market at such a competitive price.
