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Easter Corrie Holiday Cottages Tomnavoulin Glenlivet Moray Glenlivet The Cairngorms National Park, AB37 9JB

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Highly attractive self-catering business comprising four stunning cottages plus a 3-bed detached owners farmhouse, set in the heart of Moray on the Speyside Whisky Trail.

• A superb lifestyle business located in the Cairngorms National Park, enjoying an elevated position with panoramic views over the Glen.

• Popular trading location in the heart of rural Moray on the Speyside whisky trail and central to a host of tourist destinations.

• Business aspects comprise of 4 attractive, self-catering cottages, 3 sleeping up to 4 guests and 1 cottage sleeping up to 6 guests, trading profitably.

• Owner's accommodation on site, comprises a substantial 3-bedroom detached farmhouse with spacious family amenities.

• Attractive grounds extending to circa 1.75 acres, including various outbuildings, and ample parking.

DESCRIPTION

Easter Corrie Holiday Cottages is a most attractive business and lifestyle opportunity within the Cairngorms National Park and on the Speyside Whisky Trail. With an idyllic backdrop, the subjects extend to approx. 1.75 acres, and comprise attractive garden grounds and ample amenity space for both the self-catering guests and resident owners. The business sits in a peaceful and totally rural location with stunning views, surrounded by hills and rolling countryside. This superbly converted property was formerly a traditional mill and steading, and now forms four letting units: The Mill, The Den, Corrie Cottage and Glen View. Also on site is the attractive private owner's accommodation within a converted farmhouse dating back to the 1840's. This is a most comfortable family home.Offering three bedrooms and spacious family areas, this is an attractive addition to the sale.

THE BUSINESS

This is a well-established business which trades mainly year-round, closing in November only, and enjoying extremely high occupancy during the main season (Easter to October). A popular destination, the business has a high level of repeat business which is sitting at around 40% of the bookings recorded in 2019. The operation allows for weekly and short-term lets with a minimum of 2-night stays. The business has a solid turnover and a consistent profitability but the current owners feel that there is scope to increase prices and drive trade in the shoulder monthsif motivatednew owners wish. Easter Corrie Holiday Cottages benefits from a 3-Star grading from VisitScotland, and utilises a number of booking platforms and their own website to channel business.

LOCATION

Easter Corrie Holiday Cottages is set within a highly attractive rural area and one which sees a great influx of visitors in the main season. The property is a 10-minute drive from Glenlivet Distillery and 5-minute drive from Tamnavulin Distillery with many other distilleries along the Speyside Whisky Trail within a short drive. This area attracts visitors from all over the world, not just to visit distilleries, but also the many castles and places of interest located here. Adding to the attraction for many visitors is the Cairngorms National Park with its mountain resorts offering both winter and summer activities. Within the Park are 4 of the 5 highest mountains in Scotland and within an accessible drive are 2 ski resorts. The Rivers Dee and Spey are close by and offer visitors the opportunity to fish for salmon and undertake water sports. The region is renowned for its flora and fauna and the area hosts a great many endangered species. The area also has excellent transport links and being almost equidistant between Aberdeen and Inverness Airports it is an easy place to get to and from. Moray has few equals in terms of what it offers visitors.

REASON FOR SELLING

Owned and operated by our clients since 2002, it is their desire to retire form the hospitality sector which brings this opportunity to the market.

THE COTTAGES

Converted from a traditional mill and steading, Easter Corrie cottages nestle on the side of a spectacular, secluded Scottish Highland glen in the Cairngorms. The accommodation offers a choice of three two-bedroom cottages, each sleeping four and one three-bedroomed cottage sleeping six. All cottages are comfortably furnished, have electric storage heaters and are fully equipped including DVD players, dishwashers and Wi-Fi. There is also a guests' utility room with telephone, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Visitors are welcome to bring well-behaved dogs by prior arrangement.

THE MILL

This three-bedroomed holiday cottage is stone built under a pitched slate roof and is formed over two floors. The cottage sleeps six, comfortably accommodating larger groups and comprises: large sun lounge, spacious dining room, modern well-equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, two twin bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and private patio with garden. The kitchen comes fitted with a dishwasher, built in oven and hob, microwave and larder fridge. Internally the cottage is finished to a good standard. The modern and well-equipped kitchen/diner is spacious and has plenty room for a dining table and chairs. The comfortable lounge comes equipped with satellite television, DVD player and Wi-Fi. The garden is secluded, equipped with garden furniture and has ample parking space for two cars.

THE DEN

This two-bedroomed detached cottage sleeps four comfortably and enjoys south westerly views into the glen. Accommodation is set over one floor making it suitable for less able guests. The accommodation comprises a lounge/diner, modern well-equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, bathroom with corner bath and shower and a patio garden. The cottage has satellite television, a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The modern kitchen comes fitted with a dishwasher, built in oven and hob, microwave and larder fridge.

CORRIE COTTAGE

Corrie Cottage is part of the former steading conversion, originally dating back from the early 1800's and can comfortably accommodate groups of 4. The property offers stunning views to the south east across the Braes of Glenlivet towards the Ladder Hills. The self-catering accommodation comprises a sun lounge, lounge/diner, modern well-equipped kitchen, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, bathroom with shower and a patio garden with parking for two vehicles. The living room comes well equipped with satellite television, DVD player and Wi-Fi. The modern kitchen comes fitted with a dishwasher, built in oven and hob, microwave and larder fridge.

GLEN VIEW

Glen View also forms part of the former steading conversion and enjoys stunning views to the south east across the Braes of Glenlivet towards the Ladder Hills. The self-catering accommodation comprises sun lounge, lounge/diner, modern kitchen, one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, bathroom with shower and a patio garden. The living area comes well equipped with satellite television, a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The modern kitchen comes fitted with a dishwasher, built in oven and hob, microwave and larder fridge.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION

An attractive feature of this sale is the private and detached, charming owner's accommodation which comes in the form off a two-storey farmhouse conversion. The accommodation is presented in excellent condition throughout and benefits from a generously sized modern country style kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, living room, dining room, office and pantry store. The owner's accommodation is surrounded by mature gardens with a vegetable patch and soft fruit area. The farmhouse also benefits from an adjoined workshop which offers overspill storage.

GROUNDS

A 1/2 mile tarmac road from the village of Tomnavoulin leads to a well-made track that ascends a further ¼ mile up the hill to the property signposted on the right. The grounds extend to 1 ¾ acres and comprise lawns interspersed with trees and shrubs, colourful cottage style flower borders and areas set aside to encourage wildlife. Outbuildings include a useful storeroom, workshop and garden shed.

SERVICES

The subjects benefit from mains electricity. The farmhouse and cottages have a private water supplies and private drainage. The farmhouse has a wood-fired boiler providing central heating and hot water. The cottages have electric storage heating. The property enjoys a good broadband speed (50Mb) and each property has dedicated Wi-Fi access.

Listed Features

  • Roof Top Views
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Storage
  • Parking
  • Outdoor Space
  • Office
  • Lounge Area
  • Kitchen
  • Wi-Fi Network
  • Modern Design
  • Showers
  • Heating
  • Catering
  • Furnished
  • Broadband (ADSL)
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