A self-catering property in a Scottish “rural idyll setting” has been brought to market.

The large-scale property also includes “sumptuous” owner’s accommodation.

Cornerstone Business Agents said Fairview near the hamlet of Leadburn is a “full detached former hotel premises that has been sympathetically and extensively refurbished and renovated to a superb condition throughout”.

The agent added: “Accommodation is on ground and first floor. Prospective purchasers will find outstanding attention to detail with many luxury and bespoke extras including gym, games room, cinema and sauna.”

The property from aboveThe property from above (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) Cornerstone said: “The property comprises of luxury self-catering accommodation and separate owners/managers accommodation. The business aspect offers huge potential with the possible conversion of the first floor into a separate and additional self-catering let. This level of investment would yield another high-end luxury let to accompany the business.

“Effectively providing new owners with an ability to double the revenue stream. The business is fully compliant with a valid short term let licence.”

Set in the peaceful hamlet of Leadburn, Fairview offers a true rural idyll setting, promising seclusion, picturesque surroundings, and spectacular countryside views that stretch into the distance. It boasts the perfect balance of country living with all the advantages of a large town practically on the doorstep, as well as being just 13.5 miles from the bustling heart of the capital city of Edinburgh.

The freehold is marketed at offers over £1.1 million.

Inverness hotel named one of the world's greenest venues

A Scottish Highland hotel has been named amongst the world's greenest after landing a prestigious global sustainability prize.

The 4 Star family-run Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness was recognised at a special ceremony in the rainforest of Belize, marking the inaugural World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards.

The Glen Mhor, which employs 146 employees, was the only UK business to land an award at the event, thanks to an £8 million Energy Centre and for ‘setting a benchmark’ for sustainability.

New chief at Edinburgh private bank

A new chief executive has been installed at Hampden & Co.

The Edinburgh-based private bank announced this morning that Tracey Davidson has taken over from long-standing boss Graeme Hartop.

Ms Davidson joins from Handelsbanken UK, where she was deputy chief executive and chair of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management. She joined Handelsbanken from Barclays in 2003 to expand the Swedish bank’s UK operations.

Ms Davidson is a board member at the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association and chair of the integrity and ethics committee at the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.