Isle Of Lewis Hospitality for Sale - Eilean Siar
High-quality Guest House offering four luxury en-suite guest rooms and superb two-bedroom owners’ accommodation, presented to an impeccable standard. Set within a thriving crofting community with stunning beach and mountain views, plus private parking and EV charging.
Broad Bay House is perfectly located in an excellent trading location within a small working crofting community, Back, on the Isle of Lewis. Set in a coastal setting and situated some 7 miles North of Stornoway, the property is adjacent to sandy beaches and an ideal base for exploring both Lewis and Harris. Within the village is a petrol station, pharmacy, shops, craft outlets and primary schooling. Back and Gress are made up of beautiful beaches with picturesque views.
Lewis is the most populated island of the Outer Hebrides (18,500) and the Isle of Lewis and Harris is the third largest of the British Isles. Stornoway is the main point of entry to the Outer Hebrides, offering two daily ferry sailings from Ullapool and a modern airport with several daily flights from Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh providing a range of options for reaching this picturesque island. Lewis is an extremely popular tourist destination with a wide range of visitor attractions and museums including the ancient Carloway Broch and the 5000-year-old stone circles of Callanish. Alternative ferry routes onto the island are Uig on the Isle of Skye to Tarbert and North Uist to Leverburgh.
The island has a great many sandy beaches which attract surfers and kayakers. The coastline is also a haven for climbers and walkers of all abilities. The island has a wealth of flora and fauna, and the rocky and rugged geography is home to red deer, golden and sea eagles. Fishing is a popular pastime on the island with salmon frequenting several Lewis rivers and many of the fresh-water lochs being home to trout. Observed maritime life includes whales and dolphins.
Stornoway is the cultural and commerce centre of Lewis and Harris with a wide range of social and welfare facilities. Education is provided to secondary level with Lews Castle College UHI providing tertiary education which specialises in Gaelic, music, renewable energy, health, rural development, art, and computing. There are a wide range of shops and services in Stornoway.
The Property Broad Bay House is a modern detached villa set in its own grounds. Built in 2007, this property was specifically and intelligently designed as a guest house and is presented in excellent condition, set over 2 floors.
From the carpark there is a level decking access via a double-glazed door into the spacious and bright reception / hallway. Upon entry it is evident that all rooms and hallways are of generous proportions. Immediately to the left is a small utility room for guest use only, where the vendors have provided a washing machine and drying machine. Beside this is a small guest study , with book shelving and a DVD collection. After passing through the welcoming seated reception area, guests enter a ‘T’ shape corridor leading to all four letting bedrooms and an additional guest W.C, ultimately leading the guests to their lounge / dining room.
The large guest lounge has a stunning vaulted ceiling and windows on 3 sides, allowing picturesque views of the coast and wildlife. This fantastic room offers a level of space and comfort which is highly praised by visitors to the business. The solid oak flooring and beautiful oak tables and chairs provide a feel of natural quality which complements the amazing seaward views which fill the vista. The lounge area contains quality sofas where guests can relax and enjoy the breath-taking scenery. Due to number of windows, the room benefits from excellent natural light which is supplemented by modern suspended ceiling lights and free-standing lamps. Fitted with radiators, the lounge also benefits from a substantial solid fuel stove creating a delightful cosy ambience during the cooler evenings. The lounge also provides access to decking which leads to a seated garden area.
The newly fitted kitchen offers excellent fitted appliances such as a 6-ring gas hob with adjacent 2 ring ceramic hob, plus extraction units and two sinks. There is also a fitted double oven and 4 fridges and freezers. Within the kitchen is a large utility area which has a washing machine and dryer plus a range of storage facilities.
The main guest hallway contains a double cupboard which is used for linen and general storage. The building extends to circa 370m² and sits within approximately 0.5 an acre with direct access to a beach.
Owners Accommodation OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION On the first floor is an attractive spacious landing area which is furnished with soft seating at one end and contains a small office area at the other. This relaxing space forms an excellent intimate seating area. There are also 2 double bedrooms and a lounge accessed from this area. The impressive master bedroom is very spacious with views over the Minch to Lochinver. It has a high-quality en-suite shower room with 2 wash basins and a walk in large wardrobe. The second bedroom is also en-suite with an impressive shower and separate bath. The lounge is large and a delightful space with windows on 3 sides. This room is set to soft seating with a TV at one end. The other end could be used as a private dining area if desired. The overall feel of the room is exceptional. There is potential for development of the large attic above, subject to statutory consents. It may be possible to extend the stairs vertically to pick up the attic.
Reason For Sale The vendors have successfully operated Broad Bay House since 2018 and have enjoyed their tenure at the helm of this lovely and unique business. It is their intention to retire from hospitality, that brings this stunning business to the market.
Rates / Council Tax The guest house has a rateable value of £13,000 at April 2026, split as £10,000 non-residential apportionment and £3,000 residential, Ref No. 09/05/027405/2 and benefits from the Scottish Government Small Business Bonus Scheme and has 100% relief on their business rates for eligible applicants.
The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage and uses LPG for cooking. The accommodation takes advantage of an oil-fired central heating system. The property is double glazed, fully fire and EHO compliant. There is Wi-Fi throughout
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