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Family to sell ‘labour of love’ hotel in Scottish town

The hotel is described as a 'labour of love'. <i>(Image: Cornerstone Business Agents)</i>
The hotel is described as a 'labour of love'. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents)
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A hotel in a historic Scottish town has been brought to the market.

The Morayshire hotel has been a “labour of love” for the current owners who plan to retire.

The agent said the Brig and Barrel in Buckie has a “highly visible trading location” in the town centre.

Cornerstone Business Agents is handling the freehold sale of the nine-room hotel, which is a "completely redeveloped property and business".

HotelThe hotel is described as a 'labour of love'. (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents)

The agent said: “The Brig and Barrel Hotel has been a labour of love for the current owners.

“As with the internal fit out, no expense has been spared by our clients on the south facing beer garden area which is fully landscaped.

“There is also a private owners car park at the rear with a double garage and garden store.”


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The agent added: “Our clients are seeking to retire, and any new owners will benefit from the enormous hard work our client have undertaken to offer this business to market in such an impressive condition.

“The hotel trades with a busy room trade, with repeat custom from many local businesses and visitors and tourists coming to this sunny coastline.”

The first floor has seven letting bedrooms spread over two landings, including six ensuite and one bedroom with private-access bathroom. The second floor has two letting bedrooms which can form a private family suite to include two bedrooms and a private bathroom.

“This self-contained accommodation could easily revert to owners or managers accommodation if required,” Cornerstone said.

“Buckie is a short drive from world-class fishing on the River Spey, superb golf courses and the Whisky Trail, with several well-known brands and world class whisky distilleries located close by.”

The freehold is offered at £495,000.


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