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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
NC500 sale: Historic hotel on North Coast 500 route up for sale at £1.2 million
'It is unusual to be able to offer a sizeable hotel so well located along the NC500' Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A Victorian hotel located on a section of the famous North Coast 500 route has hit the market for £1.2 million. Built in 1883, Mackays Hotel in Wick is a traditional stone-built property housing a popular bistro, whisky bar, breakfast room and function rooms with a capacity of 160 guests. The hotel offers 30 en-suite bedrooms. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Separate from the hotel, there is a self-contained block of six apartments, each offering a double bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom, as well as two townhouses and a vacant church building, all of which are also available by way of separate negotiation. Mackays Hotel is on the market with a freehold asking price of £1.2m. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market the historic property. Mackays Hotel in Wick has hit the market. After 42 years, the current owners are said to feel it is time for 'fresh investment to continue its award-winning traditions'. Gary Witham, director at Christie & Co, who is managing the sale, said: 'It is unusual to be able to offer a sizeable, award-winning hotel so well located along the NC500. Mackays offers the chance to develop the business further through the hotel itself, but also through developing the adjacent apartments and townhouses, which provide a more self-contained option.'
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Award-winning Scottish hotel on NC500 up for sale for £1.2m
Built in 1883, Mackays Hotel is a traditional stone-built property situated near Wick containing a bistro, whisky bar, breakfast room, and function rooms with a capacity of 160 guests. It also has 30 en-suite bedrooms and a separate self-contained block of six apartments, each offering a double bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom, as well as two townhouses and a vacant church building, all of which are also available by way of separate negotiation. After 42 years, the current owners feel it is time to step down and make way for a fresh investment. READ MORE: Police to breathalyse passengers arriving at Scottish airport in pilot scheme Gary Witham, hotels director at Christie & Co, who is managing the sale, said: 'It is unusual to be able to offer a sizeable, award-winning hotel so well located along the NC500. Mackays offers the chance to develop the business further through the hotel itself, but also through developing the adjacent apartments and townhouses, which provide a more self-contained option.' Mackays Hotel is on the market with a freehold asking price of £1,200,000. To find out more, visit:
The National
10-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Luxury Scottish Highland lodge business on NC500 up for sale for £850k
Located in Kilmuir, Coille Na Creidge Lodges is approximately 10 minutes by car to Inverness city centre. The estate is described as being within a 12-acre plot of private woodland known as Craigbreck Wood and boasts "three luxury solid log Canadian style lodges". One lodge sits in a small clearing in the woodland with a hot tub on the private decking, with a log-burner inside the cabin. READ MORE: Thousands of visitors sign NC500 pledge for 'positive behaviours' in Highlands Another is marketed as looking towards a small lochan within the woodland, providing "complete privacy". The listing for the estate states the retreat has been developed and operated by a family lifestyle owner, but the business could "equally support remote ownership to release the exceptional owners' lodge". Gary Witham, director at Christie & Co, who is managing the sale, said: 'Coille Na Creige has an amazing beauty and tranquillity to it, despite being so close to the main hub of Inverness. "The business can be taken in various directions going forward and would sit well either as part of a leisure portfolio or continuing in owner operation.' Coille Na Creidge Lodges are on the market with a freehold asking price of £850,000. Planning permission is in place (subject to conditions) to add a further two lodges.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Christie & Co appointed to list Banchory Lodge Hotel for $4.74m
Business property adviser Christie & Co is facilitating the sale of Banchory Lodge Hotel, a hospitality destination in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The property, which is on the market for £3.5m ($4.74m), encompasses 28 boutique ensuite bedrooms, each featuring contemporary Scottish interiors. Banchory Lodge Hotel is nestled within 7.5 acres of private grounds and offers a private lodge that provides six en-suite bedrooms, a lounge, and a dining room. This space is particularly suited for private parties interested in golfing activities that require exclusivity. Over the years, the Georgian estate has been maintained and updated to provide a destination for both leisure and corporate guests. The property has also established itself as a location for weddings and events. The hotel's amenities include a restaurant and bar, a 'sitooterie' with a large, covered terrace, cabins, and an outdoor kitchen. It caters to a diverse clientele, from those engaging in outdoor activities such as fishing, golfing, and cycling, to guests exploring the landscapes of Royal Deeside. Christie & Co Hotels director Gary Witham is overseeing the sale process. Gary Witham said: 'Banchory Lodge offers a modern, stylish hotel business with many different business strands. The appeal of the beautiful riverside grounds and 'sitooterie' makes this a must-visit for the region.' The announcement of Banchory Lodge Hotel's sale follows Christie & Co's recent facilitation of the Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa sale, highlighting the company's active role in the UK's hotel property market. "Christie & Co appointed to list Banchory Lodge Hotel for $4.74m" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh hotel in historic building dating back to 1822 goes on the market for £3.9m
A stylish Edinburgh hotel housed in a historic building built over 200 years ago has gone up for sale. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The No.11 Boutique Hotel and Brassiere, on Brunswick Street, has been brought to market with a guide price of £3.95m. Located close to St James Quarter in the city centre, the historic venue was expanded during the pandemic by adding the adjoining townhouse, and now comprises 19 letting bedrooms of an excellent standard. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The building dates back to 1822 and was commissioned by the renowned Scottish architect William Playfair, retaining many fine original features from the Georgian era. Alongside the letting accommodation, the brasserie restaurant has established an excellent reputation. The property is on the market due to the retirement of the current owners, who have operated the hotel since 2012. Gary Witham from Christie & Co, who is managing the sale, said: 'This type of central high-end boutique hotel is perfectly suited to the luxury leisure tourist segment that Edinburgh attracts and offers a highly profitable business.' No. 11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie is on the market with price on application. To find out more, visit:
