A pub on an island in the Scottish Outer Hebrides renowned for its stunning white sand beaches has gone up for sale. The Cross Inn described as "great fun" in a "wonderful community" by its current owner has gone on the market for £399,000.
Located on the Isle of Lewis, the gastropub is on the Hebridean Way walking and cycling route and is popular with tourists and islanders. Described as being a local community hub, the site has served the locals as a post office, butcher, shop and garage before being converted into a bed & breakfast with five or six rooms and a restaurant with a licensed bar.
Cross Inn has seen recent improvements with a historic Crofters barn being refurbished during the pandemic into a huge beer garden which features a rustic bar. The current landlady is selling the pub which can accommodate 90 punters indoors with 45 covers with all fixtures and fittings.
With few competitors, Cross Inn is expected to generate between £200,000 to £500,000 a year with the lucrative cruise ship market yet to be tapped into. Buyers of Cross Inn will be able to enjoy local attractions such as Eoropie Beach with its long sweep of white sand and dunes which have been compared to Caribbean beaches.
Other local sights include the 13th-century church St Moluag's, the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, built by the Stevenson brothers in 1862, and the Port of Ness, a lovely working fishing port with cafes and a gallery.
Should you make the move to this gastropub in one of the most Northern parts of West Scotland, your new neighbours would include native otters and eagles who also enjoy the golden sands.
Selling agent businessesforsale.com said: "A truly exciting opportunity for owner-operators seeking a lifestyle business in a stunning part of the world."
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