Summary - ARDS COTTAGE, OBAN, CONNEL PA37 1PT
8 bed 8 bath Guest House
Established coastal B&B with views and parking, ready to operate.
4-star Victorian villa with 8 letting rooms (7 en-suite) and 1 self-catering apartment
Ards House is a substantial Victorian villa operating as a successful 4-star guest house, set on the shore-side in Connel with broad views over the Firth of Lorn. The property offers eight letting rooms (seven en-suite), a newly renovated one‑bed self-catering apartment, owners’ accommodation with loch views, and private parking for up to ten vehicles — a ready-made lifestyle business in an iconic coastal setting.
The business shows strong peak-season performance (90–95% occupancy in July–August) and benefits from excellent online reviews and integrated booking systems. It currently trades March–November and sits just below the VAT threshold, which may suit purchasers seeking a seasonal operation or scope to extend trading. The house is presented in immaculate, walk‑in condition with generous public rooms, a modern kitchen, substantial laundry and storage, and many rooms enjoying loch views.
Practical considerations are clear and factual: broadband speeds are very slow locally, the property sits in a very deprived area classification, and tenure is not specified in the provided details — these factors will affect operating costs, guest expectations and mortgage/valuation enquiries. The main A85 frontage brings passing trade and visibility but also road noise for some rooms; parking is off‑street across the road rather than immediately adjacent.
Ards House will appeal to an investor or buyer seeking an established coastal guest house with immediate income and strong seasonal demand, or to a buyer wanting a spacious period home with commercial potential. The property’s period character and immaculate presentation reduce immediate capital expenditure, while the scale and location offer further upside through extended trading, targeted marketing or modest refurbishment where desired.
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