Ben Loyal Hotel and Self-Catering Complex 11 Room Hotel Tongue IV27 4XE £955,000 (£86,818/Room)

A rare opportunity to own a landmark Highland hotel in an elevated setting on Scotland’s iconic North Coast 500 in Sutherland. With sweeping views over the Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal and Ben Hope, this prominent property combines character and strong trading performance. Offering 11 en-suite bedrooms, attractive public areas, six modern glamping pods, two three-bedroom houses and five-bedroom owners’ accommodation, all set within spacious grounds with ample parking, it’s a proven seasonal business in a truly spectacular location.
The Ben Loyal Hotel and Self-Catering Complex is located in the village of Tongue, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and close to the North Coast 500, one of Scotland’s most popular tourist routes. The area boasts stunning scenery, including the Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope, and Castle Varrich, alongside rugged mountains, moorlands, and pristine beaches, attracting walkers, climbers, anglers, wildlife enthusiasts, and general tourists throughout the main season.
Tourism is supported by excellent local infrastructure, with shops, restaurants, and services in Tongue and the nearby town of Thurso, while Inverness and Dalcross Airport provide convenient transport links. With strong seasonal trade, diverse visitor appeal, and world-class natural surroundings, the property offers a significant opportunity for a new owner to build on an established and highly regarded business.
The Property The subjects for sale comprise the Ben Loyal Hotel, a two-storey detached property of stone construction beneath a tiled roof, with original sections dating from the 1800s and complimented by latermodern extensions.
The hotel was reconfigured into its current layout in 1961 and has been continually upgraded by successive owners.
The sale also includes two modern three-bedroom self-catering houses, built around 2000, with six high-quality en-suite glamping pods added in 2020.
Owners Accommodation OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION The sale also includes a spacious five-bedroom cottage, ideal for owners’ or staff accommodation. The property offers flexible living space, with a double and single bedroom and family bathroom on the first floor, two further double bedrooms on the ground floor, and an additional double bedroom on a mezzanine level. The cottage benefits from independent access from the main road, as well as rear courtyard access, and offers excellent potential for extended family occupation or alternative use.
The property benefits from mains electricity, water, and drainage. The hotel is partially heated by oil with supplementary electric heating, while the bars use wood-burning stoves with back-boilers feeding radiators. Cooking is via underground LPG gas tanks. The self-catering houses have oil-fired central heating and double glazing, and the glamping pods are heated with electric heaters. Wi-Fi is available throughout, and the property is fully fire compliant, meets Environmental Health standards, and is monitored by CCTV.