Inver Coille, Highland, Scotland IV63 7YE

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire an established, family run, eco-friendly Camping and Glamping business close to the shores of Loch Ness. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Scottish Highlands where Tourism is one of the main industries, Inver Coille ltd is surrounded by woodland and covers an area of over 3 acres. With a 4 bedroom detached house the acquisition of Inver Coille would make a wonderful and lifestyle opportunity.SituationInver Coille Ltd is conveniently situated 4 miles from Fort Augustus and 2 miles from Invermoriston just off the A82 which follows the shores of Loch Ness. It has its own bus stop at the entrance to the site with a convenient Citylink bus service. All amenities are available nearby as well as numerous pubs and restaurants to choose from.Inverness, the capital of the Highlands is just over 30 miles away and is well served by a good bus and rail network as well as an airport which is the main gateway for travellers to the Highlands.This beautiful and scenic area is world famous due to its link with Loch Ness and boasts an exceptional number of visitors every year. It is an ideal base in which to explore this famous body of water and the many attractions surrounding it.There is direct access from the site to the Great Glen Way which runs immediately behind it. This provides the site with a continuous stream of walkers, cyclists and kayakers requiring a stop off point along the 73 mile route. BusinessInver Coille Ltd is a successful family run Camping and Glamping business which has been run by the current owners for a number of years. The business consists of 5 eco-friendly glamping units, a dedicated camping area and a shower and toilet block. There is planning permission for the erection of a further 6 pods.It prides itself on providing an eco-friendly, getting back to nature, get away from it all break for all the family in accommodation and facilities which are of a high standard and it opens between April and end of October each year.Custom is gathered through their website www.inver-coille.co.uk , a number of direct marketing sites and through passing trade. The A82 is close by and the Great Glen Way passes directly behind the site and with a steady stream of visitors along these routes, especially in the high season, drop in customers are an important part of the business.The business is run by the owners without the assistance of any staff. It is open from Easter through to the end of OctoberThe PropertyThe bungalow has 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 fitted kitchens, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 2 kitchens, 2 utility rooms, a double garage and is surrounded by an extensive garden with a large vegetable growing area featuring raised beds, to the rear. It benefits from mains electricity and a private water supply and drainage system.It has bio-mass central heating with a wood pellet boiler situated in the garage. This boiler is currently on the Ofgem non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme which commenced in 2014 for 20 years; this will be passed on to the new owner. Additional heating is available through the 2 wood burners in each reception room with the larger wood burner having the capability to heat radiators and provide hot water.The water supply to the bungalow and the camping/glamping area comes from a burn situated to the north of the site. The water passes through a UV filtration system and is tested on an annual basis by Highland Councils Environment Health Department.One of the double garages is currently being used as a storage facility and the other is being used as a workshop. There is a one bedroom apartment situated on top of the garages with a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Currently used as staff accommodation, there is potential to use this as additional holiday accommodation subject to necessary statutory permissions.ExternalInver Coille is situated on a 3-acre site with a large entrance of the A82. The main house is towards the front to the property and the camping and glamping site at the rear. The property is surrounded by woodland and has access to the Great Glen Way at the rear. The business consists of 5 eco-friendly glamping units which are located in a semi-circular style with the camping area in the middle. There is outdoor seating and fire pits.There is a shower and toilet block adjacent to the reception area and onsite shop which sells a variety of essential items. There is planning permission for the erection of a further 6 pods.There is a double garage and car park with space for approx. 14 cars.