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Airdeny Chalets, Taynuilt, near Oban
Airdeny Chalets occupies a magnificent location, about a mile to the south of Taynuilt. It is set in about 3.5 acres with beautiful uninterrupted open views of Ben Cruachan and Glen Etive.
There are seven timber built chalets in all, four with two bedrooms and three with three bedrooms. Airdeny Lodge, the owner’s accommodation, is on site and has a reception area for the chalet visitors. It was built in 2008 and has possibilities for B & B accommodation as well as excellent accommodation for the owner.
Although set amongst some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, Airdeny is only a short distance from the A85 and there is a railway station at Taynuilt with services into Glasgow for mainline connections to London. Taynuilt provides essential shopping requirements, a medical practice, a primary school, a golf course and a sports centre. Oban is the principal shopping centre for the area and provides excellent schooling and recreational and entertainment facilities, along with ferry services to the islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
Argyll offers a full range of outdoor activities for visitors. There is spectacular hill walking, climbing and mountaineering in the area with skiing at Aonach Mor (near Fort William) and at Glen Coe. Loch Awe holds a variety of fresh water fish and is famed for its huge ferox trout. The loch also offers options for boating and water sports. The west coast is well known for its exciting sailing and varied coastline.
Having owned the chalet park for 13 years, I have decided that it is now time to retire and let someone else take over the reins. I have enjoyed building up the business, building three new chalet s and my house. There is still room for expansion for anyone taking over the business.
Taynuilt is a great place to live. I was made welcome very quickly and have made many friends. I wish the prospective new owners all the best and hope that their time at Airdeny will be as enjoyable as mine.
Airdeny Chalets website: www.airdenychalets.co.uk
For further information, please contact Peter Gillespie at Savills, Glasgow, tel: 0141 222 5896
Details of the sale can be found at : http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbglrsgls150113#/r/detail/GBGLRSGLS150113
Cologin Country Chalets & Lodges, Lerags, near Oban
Award winning country pub and self-catering chalet complex just a few miles south from the bustling tourism hot spot of Oban on Scotland’s stunning west coast. Cologin has been in family ownership since it began trading in the late 80s. It has been a wonderful home and a superb business with two separate income streams which still offers plenty of growth potential for a young enthusiastic new owner.
The business currently comprises 4 one bedroom semi-detached chalets, 14 detached two bedroom lodges all with private decking (bar one which is used as staff accommodation), a laundry, drying room, stone byre, sheds, duck pond, playpark and ancillary storage and parking plus the Barn Bar – a 52 cover pub/restaurant which is the heart of the business and provides a great place for Cologin residents and locals to socialise, eat and drink in a unique converted cattle byre. Pets are welcome at Cologin (and the Barn Bar) and with 17,000 acres of hills and forests to explore and fishing rights by boat to a wild brown trout loch in the hills above the farm, Cologin attracts a mixed customer base from divers and walkers to pet lovers, families and seniors. The Barn Bar is the reception for Cologin customers and also attracts guests from other self-catering accommodation in the glen and locals/visitors from Oban and it has its own loyal local trade. The Barn Bar is seasonal with weekend opening over the winter months and daily opening from March to November.
The site has planning permission for additional self-catering units and private houses (some now lapsed) and there is plenty of space for further expansion. Plans have also been drawn up to convert one of the original stone byres. In addition to the lodge park and restaurant there are several private houses and additional land which could be available by separate negotiation.
This superb holiday complex will be on the market shortly at a purchase price of £1.5m
Please call Linda or Jim Battison on 01631 564501 or agents Colliers to register an interest.
Cologin – self catering accommodation and award winning country pub minutes from Oban town centre.
Tel: 01631 564501 email: info@cologin.co.uk web: www.cologin.co.uk Facebook/selfcateringoban Twitter@cologin
Hillockhead, Black Isle
A unique opportunity to purchase 7 self catering properties, all with stunning panoramic sea views over the Moray Firth.
The self catering business is situated on the Black Isle (about 15 miles from Inverness) and consists of a steading with a cottage on each corner and the longhouse which has 3 cottages in a row. The steading, or any part of it can also be used as an owners house.
The cottages range from one to three bedrooms and sleep between 2 and 6. It is a successful business with repeat bookings as well as many new bookings each year. In addition to being a haven for wildlife, the Black Isle area is famous for it’s Moray Firth dolphins which bring many thousands of visitors each year. There is much to attract visitors including beautiful beaches, woodland cycle trails, pubs, wildlife park, restaurants, shops and museums in nearby villages. For a family wanting to move into the area, there are great primary and secondary schools.
More photos and information on our website www.hillock-head.co.uk
Contact Michele Jansen for any enquiries hillockmichele@gmail.com
Braemore Square Country House, Loch Broom, Ullapool
Offers over £685,000
We are sadly selling Braemore due to health reasons and the wish to retire. It has been a wonderful home for 15 years. Braemore Square Country House is a unique and charming property which allows the discerning purchaser to acquire a substantial family home with a built in income stream. Appreciating a prime location on the A835 approximately 10 miles from Ullapool on the coast of Wester Ross-shire. Dating back to the 1800’s, the property has been lovingly modernised in recent times to become a well-appointed property offering comfortable accommodation. Ideal for those looking for a lifestyle change. This property currently operates as a 4* bed and breakfast with 4 x 4* self-catering units and comes with a smallholding, complete with approximately 20 acres of land. We have been able to raise sheep, pigs, hens and bees for honey, and fish on our own stretch of river, one and a half miles long.
Substantial Stone Building in Courtyard Setting currently operating as a 4* Bed and Breakfast with 4 x4* Self Contained Holiday Apartments. MAIN HOUSE – Entrance Hall, 2 W.C., Owner’s Lounge, 2 Guest Lounges, Guest Kitchen, Dining Room, Sun Lounge, Office, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, 4-oven aga, 5 Bedrooms (3 en-suite), Bathroom, Oil Central Heating, Out Buildings, Approximately 20 Acres. SELF CONTAINED HOLIDAY LETTING – The Stables –1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment, The Tower House– 2 Bedroom Cottage, Ghillies Room –1 Bedroom First Floor Apartment, Coach House – 1 Bedroom First Floor Apartment. www.braemoresquare.com.
Anderson, Shaw & Gilbert tel: 01463 253911, e-mail: lburns@solicitorsinverness.com
Kinder Lodges, Arisaig
We are reluctantly having to sell our small business of 3 self-catering cottages near Arisaig, close to the white sands of Morar with open views to southern Skye and the Cuillins. Many families return year on year to this popular holiday destination. Beaches, fishing, golf, wildlife, local boat to Inner Hebrides, walking, canoeing etc. The business needs a younger, more computer literate couple to carry it forward. Local help if required.
For further information please contact: Tim & Mary Stanning 01343 814845 or 07786 911611.
Kinneddarproperties@yahoo.co.uk http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/accommodation-details.php?id=94
Lyall Cliff Self-Catering, Dunoon, Argyll
Offers OIRO £310,000
Excellent three star small business, with a house and cottage to let, and large 10-roomed owner’s house. The business benefits from a most attractive seafront location on Dunoon’s East Bay promenade, with wonderful sea views, large attractive gardens and ample parking. The accommodation comprises: Firthview House, (capacity 8) with 2 sitting rooms, large fitted kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms(all ensuite, with showers), and downstairs shower room/WC. This house also has a disabled access ramp. Lyall Cliff Cottage, (capacity 4) which offers sitting room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen & bathroom(with bath & shower). Owner’s House, with lounge, large dining/public room, library, store room & large kitchen on ground floor, and 5 bedrooms (4 ensuite) + bathroom upstairs. All properties have gas central hearing and double glazing. The property could easily be converted into a small hotel with 11 letting bedrooms, and 2-bedroomed owners’ cottage. www.lyallcliff.co.uk.
To view, contact: Philip Norris, 01369702041, or email: info@lyallcliff.co.uk
Birchfield Cottages, Nethy Bridge
Offers over £585,000
Beautiful Georgian 4 bed family home with 2 wings converted into 3 self catering units sleeping 9 people in total. Surrounded by established gardens with a selection of out- buildings all in the lovely village of Nethy Bridge near Aviemore. Age and poor health have resulted in a greatly reduced business which needs revitalising but when at full capacity brings a good business income and we are lucky have many repeat visitors. www.birchfieldcottages.co.uk