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Lifestyle Hospitality . Price reduce to 400 000 For Sale

Bressay, Shetland Islands, UK
Asking Price:
£425,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly regarded hotel, restaurant and licensed bar business in a stunning island setting. Maryfield House Hotel is located on the Isle of Bressay, Shetland, just a short ferry crossing from Lerwick, offering the perfect blend of peaceful island living with excellent accessibility.

The business is being offered for sale as a fully operational turnkey opportunity, including fixtures and fittings , with a strong reputation for both accommodation and food & beverage. Tripadvisor 4,8(Excellent) , Google 4,8 , Booking.com 9,3 (superb)

This is an outstanding lifestyle and investment purchase, ideal for a couple, family, partnership, or experienced operator seeking a profitable and rewarding hospitality to relocate and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle business in one of Scotland’s most unique locations.
Maryfield House Hotel is a favourite destination for both locals and visitors, hosting events, gatherings and themed nights, and benefiting from repeat trade.

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Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Living Accommodation:

3 en-suite guest bedrooms
4 rooms owner/staff accommodation comprises and bathroom ideal for live-in operators

Location:

Maryfield House Hotel occupies a prime position on the Isle of Bressay, one of Shetland’s most scenic and accessible islands. The ferry connection to Lerwick is regular and quick, providing easy access to the mainland while retaining the appeal of peaceful island life.

Premises Details:

Dating back to the 1850s, this impressive traditional stone-built property sits on a substantial plot and is arranged over multiple floors, providing a flexible layout.
The ground floor is arranged around several attractive public areas including:
Public bar
Bar lounge
Formal dining room
Whisky snug
Games room
Supporting the public areas is a fully equipped commercial/industrial kitchen, cellar, storage areas and utility facilities, allowing for smooth day-to-day operation and event catering.
Multiple access points allow practical customer flow and easy operation for food service and bar trade.
The upper floors currently provide guest accommodation and additional space utilised for staff quarters, office use and storage, offering flexibility for a new owner to further develop the business or create improved owner/staff accommodation.

All rooms enjoy excellent sea views, enhancing the guest experience and supporting the property’s strong accommodation offering.
KEY FEATURES
Strong net profit
Turnkey hotel, restaurant and bar business
3-bedroom guest accommodation
4 room Spacios owner accomodation
Well-established and popular food & beverage trade
Licensed premises with multiple lounge areas
One of the few licensed beer gardens in Shetland
Strong reputation with excellent customer reviews
Prime island location with sea views
Short ferry crossing to Lerwick (Mainland Shetland)
Additional space currently used as staff/owner accommodation, office and storage
Potential to expand the accommodation offering

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The property provides an excellent base for continued trading in its current successful format, with further potential for development

Reasons for selling:

We love this place—but after years of developing the business and amazing memories, it’s time for us to slow down and retire. We’re proud of what we’ve built and want to hand it over to someone who will carry it forward.

Trading hours:

All year

Employees:
3
Years established:
40

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owners are ready to pass the torch and are motivated to find the right buyer who will continue Maryfield’s legacy. They’re open to supporting a transition period, making this an ideal opportunity for newcomers to hospitality or couples seeking a lifestyle change.
Lease-to-Buy Option Considered
The owners may consider a Lease-to-Buy arrangement for the right experienced operator, subject to contract, references and mutually agreed terms.
This could suit a buyer who wishes to take over operations immediately.

Furniture / Fixtures value:
£30,000 - included in the asking price
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