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Business
Freehold
Offers over
£730,000
Restaurant for sale
The Legend Of Saucy Mary IV41, HighlandLocal area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Kyleakin Primary School 0 miles
- Kyle of Lochalsh 0.9 miles
- Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal 0.9 miles
- Kyle Primary School 1.1 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Our Ref: P100
- Attractive 86 bed Highland bunkhouse with iconic bar and restaurant
- Stunning coastal trading location on the popular Isle of Skye
- Fantastic bar and dining rooms with good service areas and attractive external space
- Highly profitable, all year-round business
- Easy to operate trading model benefitting from generous staff accommodation
DESCRIPTIONSaucy Mary’s is a most attractive business opportunity within a stunning coastal setting. Situated in the popular village of Kyleakin on the popular tourist destination of the Isle of Skye, the property has a significant footprint within a lovely central village setting. The original property dates from 1926 with fantastic open views towards the Loch to the front and attractive hill views to the rear.
The business has undoubted allure and attracts a constant stream of visitors. Its quintessential appeal is the simple nature of its provision together with an easy-to-operate business model and spectacular backdrop. The substantial building provides lodge accommodation for those looking for a budget holiday and is in walk-in condition. The 26 rooms currently being utilised for guest accommodation are all presented to a good standard. The majority of the bed-spaces are bunks with either dedicated or shared facilities. A number of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. The communal kitchen and seating facilities serving the rooms are maintained to a sound level. The rooms have the capacity to sleep up to 86 guests within its current configuration. The business has highly popular bar attracting guests and locals alike. A wide range of beverages and a good level of cuisine are on offer for all. The dining options include the main bar as well as two other separate dining lounges; all are well-presented. Saucy Mary’s is well known for its fine ambience, especially on music nights. The business attracts a wide range of clientele as it appeals equally to large groups, families and the lone traveller.
The present operators do not live on the premises but there is undoubted scope to utilise some of the current letting rooms for the personal use of new owners should this be desired. The present owners utilise a full team of staff which would allow new proprietors the opportunity to undertake purely a management function should they wish. Conversely, should new operators want to take a full hands-on role, there is undoubted scope to drive the business to the next level.
Reason for SALEOwned and operated by our clients since 2005, Saucy Mary’s has provided an excellent quality of life and has proven to be a sound investment. The business is both a profitable and sustainable trading proposition in terms of income and the infrastructure. It is the vendors’ desire to reduce their workload which results in this opportunity being reluctantly presented to the market.
TRADESaucy Mary’s is a successful business trading profitably from year-round activity. Full accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to viewing.
The business operates its own booking web site, , as well as a number of online portal web sites. Saucy Mary’s also utilises it Facebook page to promote the business.
LOCATIONThe village of Kyleakin, with a population of around 300, is the first major settlement to be found upon crossing the Skye Bridge on the Isle of Skye. The village is also the site of the ruin of Castle Moil, dating from the late 15th century. Legend states an older fortification on the site was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. It is from this legend that the business takes its name.
The village is along the strait of Kyle Akin opposite the mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh which has a good range of services and a rail link. Kyleakin has a quintessential appeal for tourists and is an established holiday destination.
Public AREASThe main entrance to Saucy Mary’s enters into the bar restaurant via a lobby from Meuse Lane. The bar is open plan with a solid fuel fire opposite the bar area. The wooden bar servery is highly attractive and this, coupled with the attractive wooden floor, gives a homely ambience. The bar area is set to free-standing tables and chairs to seat 40 covers. The bar is currently used to provide food, with an over-spill facility by using the ‘restaurant’ to the west of the bar, which is set to a mix of bench seating and free standing furniture for 30 covers. Off the main bar are ladies and gent’s washrooms and an accessible wc is entered via the restaurant.
A side door from the bar to the east leads into the sunroom which has tables and chairs plus some soft furnishings; presently this area can accommodate 16 guests. From this area there is access to the letting accommodation on the first and second floors as follows:
RoomBed TypeSleepsView
12 Bunks4Seaward
23 x Bunks6Seaward
3Utilised by Staff2-4
4Utilised by Staff2Mountain
52 x Bunks4Seaward
62 x Bunks4Seaward
72 x Bunks4Seaward
81 x Bunk & 3 Singles5Seaward
91 x Bunk & 1 Single3Seaward
10Double2Seaward
11Utilised by Staff3-4Seaward
12Utilised by Staff2Seaward
13
14
These rooms are furnished to the good standard and are serviced by 4 showers and 4 W.C.s. On the first floor there is a communal kitchen area. In addition, there is a caravan to the side of the building also for staff use.
Within the main building there is a fully functional commercial kitchen with ancillary preparation and pot-wash areas. The commercial kitchen is spacious and well-equipped with a wide range of equipment. From the kitchen ancillary rooms is a door that leads to a yard which facilitates ease of delivery of goods and services. The business also benefits from a dry goods store, cellar, spirit store and throughout there is ample storage. To the rear of the property there are 3 staff bedrooms, which are independently accessed from outside.
Between the main building and the annexe there is a standalone laundry building.
Service ROOMSTo the side of the original building is a 2 storey flat roofed annexe which is operated as a hostel. The annexe gives a flexible variety of letting rooms and an excellent range of facilities. On entering the building there is a large waiting reception area which offers a range of services. To the side of the reception area is an enclosed reception office with a hatch through which guest book in.
The rooms are accessed through a corridor to the side of the reception area. The bedrooms have card entry system and are split over the two floors, some rooms are ensuite with others having dedicated showers and toilets. The table below outlines the configuration of rooms:
RoomBed TypeSleepsView
101Seaward
103Seaward
105Mountain
107Mountain
109Mountain
201Mountain
202Mountain
203Mountain
204Seaward
205Seaward
206Seaward
207Seaward
208Seaward
209Seaward
A smart communal kitchen is situated in room 102 with a good range of facilities.
Owners ACCOMMODATIONThe current owners do not live within the business but there is ample space for new owners to utilise rooms within either of the buildings should they wish to do so.
SERVICESThe business benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. Lpg gas for cooking. The annexe benefits from lpg-fired central heating. The main building has electric heaters and a solid fuel fire in the bar.
EPC RATINGThe EPC rating of the property is ‘G’.
ACCOUNTSFull accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
PRICEOffers Over £730,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.
OFFERSAll offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.
GROUNDSSaucy Mary’s has ample car parking and enjoys the benefit of an enclosed garden to the front of the annexe and to the side of the bar, with views of the Applecross peninsula behind the Skye Road Bridge. This delightful grass area has picnic tables, encouraging guests to enjoy all that Skye has to offer.
Licence NUMBERThe business operates an alcohol licence under the Licencing Scotland Act 2005, reference number hc/rsl/1412. A copy of this will be made available to interested parties post viewing.
The business has undoubted allure and attracts a constant stream of visitors. Its quintessential appeal is the simple nature of its provision together with an easy-to-operate business model and spectacular backdrop. The substantial building provides lodge accommodation for those looking for a budget holiday and is in walk-in condition. The 26 rooms currently being utilised for guest accommodation are all presented to a good standard. The majority of the bed-spaces are bunks with either dedicated or shared facilities. A number of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. The communal kitchen and seating facilities serving the rooms are maintained to a sound level. The rooms have the capacity to sleep up to 86 guests within its current configuration. The business has highly popular bar attracting guests and locals alike. A wide range of beverages and a good level of cuisine are on offer for all. The dining options include the main bar as well as two other separate dining lounges; all are well-presented. Saucy Mary’s is well known for its fine ambience, especially on music nights. The business attracts a wide range of clientele as it appeals equally to large groups, families and the lone traveller.
The present operators do not live on the premises but there is undoubted scope to utilise some of the current letting rooms for the personal use of new owners should this be desired. The present owners utilise a full team of staff which would allow new proprietors the opportunity to undertake purely a management function should they wish. Conversely, should new operators want to take a full hands-on role, there is undoubted scope to drive the business to the next level.
Reason for SALEOwned and operated by our clients since 2005, Saucy Mary’s has provided an excellent quality of life and has proven to be a sound investment. The business is both a profitable and sustainable trading proposition in terms of income and the infrastructure. It is the vendors’ desire to reduce their workload which results in this opportunity being reluctantly presented to the market.
TRADESaucy Mary’s is a successful business trading profitably from year-round activity. Full accounting information will be made available to seriously interested parties subsequent to viewing.
The business operates its own booking web site, , as well as a number of online portal web sites. Saucy Mary’s also utilises it Facebook page to promote the business.
LOCATIONThe village of Kyleakin, with a population of around 300, is the first major settlement to be found upon crossing the Skye Bridge on the Isle of Skye. The village is also the site of the ruin of Castle Moil, dating from the late 15th century. Legend states an older fortification on the site was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. It is from this legend that the business takes its name.
The village is along the strait of Kyle Akin opposite the mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh which has a good range of services and a rail link. Kyleakin has a quintessential appeal for tourists and is an established holiday destination.
Public AREASThe main entrance to Saucy Mary’s enters into the bar restaurant via a lobby from Meuse Lane. The bar is open plan with a solid fuel fire opposite the bar area. The wooden bar servery is highly attractive and this, coupled with the attractive wooden floor, gives a homely ambience. The bar area is set to free-standing tables and chairs to seat 40 covers. The bar is currently used to provide food, with an over-spill facility by using the ‘restaurant’ to the west of the bar, which is set to a mix of bench seating and free standing furniture for 30 covers. Off the main bar are ladies and gent’s washrooms and an accessible wc is entered via the restaurant.
A side door from the bar to the east leads into the sunroom which has tables and chairs plus some soft furnishings; presently this area can accommodate 16 guests. From this area there is access to the letting accommodation on the first and second floors as follows:
RoomBed TypeSleepsView
12 Bunks4Seaward
23 x Bunks6Seaward
3Utilised by Staff2-4
4Utilised by Staff2Mountain
52 x Bunks4Seaward
62 x Bunks4Seaward
72 x Bunks4Seaward
81 x Bunk & 3 Singles5Seaward
91 x Bunk & 1 Single3Seaward
10Double2Seaward
11Utilised by Staff3-4Seaward
12Utilised by Staff2Seaward
13
14
These rooms are furnished to the good standard and are serviced by 4 showers and 4 W.C.s. On the first floor there is a communal kitchen area. In addition, there is a caravan to the side of the building also for staff use.
Within the main building there is a fully functional commercial kitchen with ancillary preparation and pot-wash areas. The commercial kitchen is spacious and well-equipped with a wide range of equipment. From the kitchen ancillary rooms is a door that leads to a yard which facilitates ease of delivery of goods and services. The business also benefits from a dry goods store, cellar, spirit store and throughout there is ample storage. To the rear of the property there are 3 staff bedrooms, which are independently accessed from outside.
Between the main building and the annexe there is a standalone laundry building.
Service ROOMSTo the side of the original building is a 2 storey flat roofed annexe which is operated as a hostel. The annexe gives a flexible variety of letting rooms and an excellent range of facilities. On entering the building there is a large waiting reception area which offers a range of services. To the side of the reception area is an enclosed reception office with a hatch through which guest book in.
The rooms are accessed through a corridor to the side of the reception area. The bedrooms have card entry system and are split over the two floors, some rooms are ensuite with others having dedicated showers and toilets. The table below outlines the configuration of rooms:
RoomBed TypeSleepsView
101Seaward
103Seaward
105Mountain
107Mountain
109Mountain
201Mountain
202Mountain
203Mountain
204Seaward
205Seaward
206Seaward
207Seaward
208Seaward
209Seaward
A smart communal kitchen is situated in room 102 with a good range of facilities.
Owners ACCOMMODATIONThe current owners do not live within the business but there is ample space for new owners to utilise rooms within either of the buildings should they wish to do so.
SERVICESThe business benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. Lpg gas for cooking. The annexe benefits from lpg-fired central heating. The main building has electric heaters and a solid fuel fire in the bar.
EPC RATINGThe EPC rating of the property is ‘G’.
ACCOUNTSFull accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.
PRICEOffers Over £730,000 are invited for the heritable property complete with goodwill and trade contents (according to inventory), excluding personal items. Stock at valuation.
OFFERSAll offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.
GROUNDSSaucy Mary’s has ample car parking and enjoys the benefit of an enclosed garden to the front of the annexe and to the side of the bar, with views of the Applecross peninsula behind the Skye Road Bridge. This delightful grass area has picnic tables, encouraging guests to enjoy all that Skye has to offer.
Licence NUMBERThe business operates an alcohol licence under the Licencing Scotland Act 2005, reference number hc/rsl/1412. A copy of this will be made available to interested parties post viewing.
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