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By the way Hostel & Campsite

Tyndrum, Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RY, Scotland

Freehold

£895,000

Located in the popular village of Tyndrum
Positioned on the famous West Highland Way
Modern Hostel (2006), Trekker Huts, Chalets, Campsite, 15 pitches for Static Caravans
Impressive, high standard facilities on 3 acre site
4 Star operation
Owners 3 Bedroom Bungalow (constructed 2004)
Recession Proof Business with tremendous potential to increase trading levels with further scope for expansion

Tyndrum is a busy tourist village of great strategic importance set astride The West Highland Way. The local amenities include shops for everyday requirements, hotels with bar and restaurant facilities, tourist information and the famous Green Welly Stop. It enjoys the distinction of having two rail stations with services from Glasgow and Edinburgh to the North and West, as well as the London to Fort William sleeper service. It is also Scotland`s busiest tourist route at the junction of the A85 to Fort William and the A82 leading to Oban. By The Way is ideally positioned to cater to the walkers on “The Way” and the passing tourist trade. The spectacular surrounding countryside is part of The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. It offers outdoor pursuits for all ages including hill walking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, gold panning and fishing. Oban, Fort William, Stirling and Perth are within easy driving distance and offer a range of facilities including High Street shops, edge of town retailers, business amenities, sports and leisure facilities. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also accessible by road and offer an outstanding mix of business, leisure, shopping and cultural amenities.

Description
By The Way is a most attractive business opportunity as it offers something for everyone. It comprises a high quality owner`s bungalow, a bespoke walkers hostel for 28 persons, pitches for static caravans, 5 Trekker Huts, a 3 bedroom timber chalet for holiday lets and tent pitches. It also includes a shop for the campsite as well as an amenity building for the site providing toilets, showers and kitchen facilities. There is also a separate drying room. The bungalow was built in 2004 and offers vestibule, hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen with gas fired Rayburn, utility, Wc, 3 bedrooms, master en-suite shower room, bathroom, office and shop. There is a gas fired central heating system and double glazing. The property may only be occupied by the owner / manager of the site. The hostel was constructed in 2006 and offers a high quality facility with accommodation for 28 persons. It is licensed for use throughout the year. There are 8 bedrooms, a central lounge / dining room / kitchen, drying room, 4 showers and 4 WCs. The upper floor of the hostel is floored and lined and subject to the required consents could be developed to provide additional accommodation.

The caravan pitches total 15 with space to form more if needed. At present 13 are occupied and pay an annual fee. The Trekker Huts provide accommodation for 4 people including sitting and bedroom space. They do not have kitchen or bathroom facilities. There is a 3 bedroom timber chalet which is utilised for holiday lets and there is a privately owned chalet on the site which pays an annual ground rent. Opposite the hostel there is a level area in grass which is utilised for tent pitches. There is an amenity building on the site which provides ladies and gents toilets, showers, kitchen and drying room. The site licence permits a maximum of 168 people on the property at any one time. The caravans, huts, chalets and tents are restricted to 9 months of the year use from March to November. The hostel and bungalow can be occupied for the full calendar year.

Directions
From Stirling travel west on the A84 through Callander to Lochearnhead. Follow the A85 to Crianlarich, then the A82 to Tyndrum. On entering the village turn left just after the tourist information sign beside The Royal Hotel. This road leads to By The Way. From Glasgow follow the A82 up Loch Lomond side to Crianlarich, then the same directions as above.

The current tariffs for the site are as follows:
Caravan pitch -£1,200 per anumn. Private chalet pitch -£1,600 per anumn. Hostel -£15-£19 per person per night. Camping -£6 per person per night. Huts -£10-14 per person per night. Chalet -£400 per week. All tariffs are inclusive of VAT. The services for the site are mains electricity, mains drainage and a private water supply.

VIEWING strictly by appointment via selling agents:
Scottish Business Centre, 21, Lansdowne Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EH. 0131-535-1131.

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