Summary - ARDS COTTAGE, OBAN, CONNEL PA37 1PT
8 bed 8 bath Guest House
Immaculate 8-room seaside guest house with self-catering apartment and ample parking.
4-star Victorian guest house with 8 letting rooms (7 en-suite)
Ards House is a substantial, immaculate Victorian villa operating as a 4-star guest house in Connel, close to Oban. The property offers eight letting rooms (seven en-suite), a newly renovated one-bedroom self-catering apartment, generous communal spaces and substantial outdoor storage. Many rooms enjoy striking loch views and the house benefits from a bright triple-aspect guest lounge, dining room and a well-equipped commercial-style kitchen—ready for continued guest-house trading.
The business historically trades March–November with strong peak-season occupancy (90–95%) and healthy room rates, presenting reliable seasonal income and scope to extend trading into the quieter months. Practical advantages include excellent mobile signal, ample off-street parking for up to ten vehicles, a good laundry and sizeable stores—useful for an owner-operator or a small management team.
Buyers should note a few material considerations. Broadband speeds in the area are very slow, which may affect guest expectations and operational systems; tenure is recorded as unknown and should be confirmed; the wider area shows high deprivation metrics, and the business currently concentrates trading in the warmer months. The property sits on the A85 main road, which provides passing trade but may bring road noise; parking is provided across the road rather than immediately at the front.
For investors or operators seeking a turnkey coastal guest house with strong reviews and immediate trading potential, this property offers a mature income-generating opportunity with clear scope to increase year-round revenue and add value through marketing, online channels, and operational improvements.
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