* Impressive Victorian building set within the attractive village of Lumphanan in rural Royal Deeside.
* An excellent easy to operate licensed business trading mainly from wet sales and room lets generating a sound net profit, offering a superb home and lifestyle opportunity.
* New hands - on operators with a penchant for food could introduce a more comprehensive dining option and there is scope to expand trading hours.
* Smart kitchen facilities, attractive bar and lounge / dining / plus 4 modern and well - presented en - suite letting bedrooms.
* Spacious 2 - bedroom owners accommodation and bathroom facilities plus ample off - road parking.
**Description**
Macbeth Arms Hotel is a traditional hotel, dating from the late - 1800s,
benefitting from a strong trading location with a prominent corner site.
Sitting within the popular rural Aberdeenshire village of Lumphanan in the
heart of Royal Deeside, it is popular with those visitors undertaking an
odyssey of the North - East of Scotland including the many places of historical
significance. The vendors have modernised this property throughout now
bringing it to the market as a walk - in proposition. Internally the property
has a modern bar with pool table and large TV. Off the bar are modern bathroom
facilities plus a charming and compact dining area. Within the 4 guest
bedrooms are modern en - suites and the quality of fixtures and fittings are
very high. The kitchen and utility areas are also modern plus there is
spacious owners accommodation on the second floor.
**Trade**
The Macbeth Arms Hotel is a popular venue and focusses trade on wet sales and
the letting bedrooms. The bar opens from 5 pm during the week and at midday at
the weekends. Therefore, there is scope to expand trade at lunchtimes,
especially where new owners are looking to increase the food provision. Meals
are mainly provided for overnight guests. The hotel is the only licensed
premises within the village and offers a sustainable business development
opportunity for new owners to build upon current trade and take it to the next
level. There are 4 quality en - suite letting bedrooms. The hotel operates
mainly year - round and benefits from a modern website.
**Location**
Lumphanan is a delightful village in the heart of Royal Deeside which is a
popular tourist destination. This picturesque village is surrounded by some of
Royal Deesides most scenic countryside. Approximately 26 miles to Aberdeen
City, Banchory (7 miles), Aboyne (8 miles) and Westhill (20 miles), the
village is a good commuting location to larger centres of population. The
village has its own primary school and a pre - school. Along with a short, but
challenging, 9 - hole golf course, Lumphanan also has a multi - sports court. The
village boasts a great sense of community.
The Macbeth Arms is the only licensed premises with accommodation in the
village with a population of approx. 700. Lumphanan is famous as the site
where Macbeth fell in the battle of Lumphanan in 1057. Macbeths Stone and
Macbeths Well are in close proximity to the village and attract a large number
of visitors tracing the history of Macbeth. There are many attractions within
close proximity to the hotel including the lovely country towns of Aboyne,
Ballater, Banchory and Braemar, including the Queens residence at Balmoral
which is only 25 miles away. With many tourist attractions within easy reach
of the hotel and a plethora of outdoor activities ranging from walking,
golfing, skiing, shooting, and fishing, there is ample opportunity to develop
this business to the next level.
**Reason for sale**
The present owners purchased the hotel in August 2014. They have improved the
quality of the trading aspects and now feel that it is time to retire thus
offering scope for enthusiastic new proprietors to further develop the
operating aspects beyond its current level.
**The property**
Macbeth Arms Hotel is a stunning property of traditional stone construction
under a pitched slate roof. A Victorian property, the hotel has accommodation
arranged over 3 levels.
**Public / service areas**
The hotel has two entrances; one leading directly into the bar and the other
taking guests into a reception area. Both access points are at street level.
The building has an attractive façade. The main door leads into a vestibule
which enters into an area between the bar and dining room. This area also
offers access to the stairs leading to the first and second floors and via a
corridor to the kitchen and utility room set to the rear of the subjects. Off
the bar are ladies and gents W. C. s.
_Bar_ \ - This area is highly attractive with a contemporary bar servery. The
well - stocked gantry and multiple beer points are ideal for its functionality.
The room benefits from double aspect windows allowing the natural flow of
light and for ease of service. Set comfortably to about 24 seats, the bar is
popular with locals and guests alike. The bar has a pool table and a large TV
plus juke box.
_Dining Room_ This attractive yet compact room is ideal for breakfasts and
small gatherings. It can seat c16 but is only set to 8 covers.
_Letting Accommodation_ \ - Off the reception is the stairs which lead to the
owners accommodation and letting bedrooms. The letting accommodation is
contained on the first floor and the 4 letting bedrooms are set to:
Room 1 - Super King / Twin beds with en - suite shower room
Room 2 - Large room with king sized bed with seating area in a bay window.
Complete with en - suite bathroom with shower above the bath
Room 3 - King sized bed with writing desk and en - suite shower room
Room 4 - Twin room with en - suite shower room
All letting bedrooms benefit from flat - screen TVs with Freeview, hospitality
trays and hair dryers. The bathrooms are well - appointed and the quality of
furnishings is of a high level.
_Kitchen_ There is a modern domestic style kitchen which is well - appointed.
The kitchen has a modern extraction unit, ample floor and wall mounted units,
a 5 - ring range and a centre island.
_Utility Room_ The utility room is set to the rear aspects with access to a
small yard. The utility room also has additional wall and floor mounted
storage units.
_Cellar_ The cellar is accessed off a rear corridor with stairs leading down.
This spacious area houses a small laundry, a beer cellar and a bottle store.
There is also a spirits store.
**Owners / staff accommodation**
The owners accommodation is set to the second floor and comprises of two large
rooms which can both be used as sleeping accommodation or one could be used as
a family living space. There is a modern family bathroom on the second floor.
**Grounds**
There is a small courtyard to the rear of the property for the storage of bins
etc. There is ample on - street car parking adjacent to the hotel.
**Plans**
Indicative plans of the property can be obtained by contacting the selling
agents ASG Commercial.
**Services**
The Macbeth Arms Hotel benefits from mains electricity, water supply and
drainage. Oil - fired central heating provides hot water and heating. Cooking
utilises lpg gas. The main property is fully double glazed. The hotel is fire
compliant and meets eho requirements. There is Wi - Fi throughout.

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