CCL are delighted to bring to market the tastefully refurbished Cluny Bank Hotel, a 19th Century Victorian Mansion that occupies a prominent and elevated position within a quiet residential area in the beautiful town of Forres. The thriving town is a prime tourist destination that benefits from high occupancy levels and visitors throughout the year. The business benefits from the NC500, by providing accommodation to the high numbers of visitors that travel the route annually. The hotel is also being added to the office tour website as a provider of accommodation. The property is well-presented throughout and has been furnished to a high standard. Fully licensed, and with a large well equipped commercial kitchen, there is a great opportunity for new owners to expand the business and cater for private events.
Cluny Bank Hotel is a beautiful and traditional Grade B listed Victorian Mansion that has been tastefully and sympathetically refurbished to a high standard. Dating back to 1860 there are an abundance of original features including ornate cornice mouldings, original woodwork and grand staircase. The property is offered in true walk in condition with all rooms immaculately furnished and tastefully decorated. Presented with original sash windows throughout. The property is accessed through the entrance vestibule and into the main hallway, the central point of the property, with stairs leading to the upper floors. Immediately to the right is the spacious 16-24 cover dining room while to the left is the fully licensed lounge that comfortably offers seating for 14 guests with capacity to accommodate up to 25. Both rooms boast feature bay windows overlooking the beautiful garden. Towards the rear of the property, access is gained to a sizable office; a large fully equipped commercial kitchen featuring a beverage area/room, a variety of cooking, storage and preparation equipment; sizable storage areas; 2 laundry rooms and a cellar. The ground floor also provides a public WC, 1 en-suite letting room, and a secondary staircase providing access to the first floor.The stairs from the main hall provides access to the first floor landing and 5 further en-suite letting rooms consisting a mix of Twin/Double and Super King rooms. The seventh room is located on the ground floor and has its own private entrance. Each room is immaculately presented and decorated to a high standard. The first floor also provides a public WC and a sizeable staff room with laundry facilities. The owners currently utilise a large front facing room as their private lounge which if required, could easily be renovated to add an 8th en-suite letting room to the accommodation, a private dining room or a meeting room. There are a further 2 private double bedrooms, 2 large store rooms and a bathroom located on the second floor which provides spacious and comfortable owners accommodation.