Summary - Otter Lodge Bed and Breakfast , Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AQ
7 bed 1 bath Detached
Turnkey seaside guesthouse with strong reviews and easy expansion potential.
Striking sea and mountain views over Broadford Bay
Seven bedrooms; five let currently, two owner rooms (flexible layout)
Fully renovated and presented as a turnkey trading business
Outstanding TripAdvisor and Google reviews (high occupancy seasonally)
Large c.0.65 acre plot with parking; potential for shepherds huts
Pellet biomass heating, double glazing; three-phase electricity on site
Very slow broadband; limited for high-demand digital bookings
Single recorded bathroom for seven bedrooms; septic drainage on site
Otter Lodge is a fully renovated, seven-bedroom detached B&B on the Isle of Skye, offered as a turnkey freehold with goodwill and trade contents. Set on c.0.65 acres, the property commands striking sea and mountain views over Broadford Bay, and benefits from excellent online ratings (TripAdvisor and Google). The current owners operate a high-occupancy, part-year trading model that keeps turnover below the VAT threshold.
The business is easy to run from the main house: guest wing, drying room, breakfast room and generous parking are all laid out for efficient operation. Services include pellet biomass heating, three-phase electricity and septic drainage. There is scope to increase trading income by extending the open season, adding on-site units (shepherds huts were suggested), or developing additional guest facilities using the existing timber outbuilding and workshop.
Notable practical points are stated plainly: broadband speeds are very slow, the property has only one bathroom recorded against seven bedrooms, and drainage is to a septic tank. Trading is largely seasonal (April–October) and the area is classified as very deprived, which can affect year-round demand and staffing. The sale includes a full STLL licence (no alcohol licence) and documentation to apply for licensing where required.
This opportunity suits buyers seeking an established lifestyle business or investor aiming to grow a proven holiday-let operation. The business is presented for immediate occupation and could be scaled up with targeted investment in marketing, extended opening months, and small infrastructure upgrades (improving broadband, adding en-suite facilities, or expanding guest accommodation).
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