A hotel in a picturesque working fishing village on the North Coast 500 tourist route has been put on the market.

It is the only hotel and public house in the village and the premises also house the local general store. It is for sale as the owner moves to retire after 25 years.

Cornerstone Business Agents said that the Tigh an Eilean Hotel in Shieldaig is “one of the best family-run hotels on the Northwest coast of Scotland”.

“There are very few locations in the British Isles that can surpass the majestic beauty and vast wilderness of the Northwest Highlands of Scotland,” the agent said.

“The dramatic peaks of Wester Ross and the deep Highland glens offer a truly breathtaking trading location in one of the most unspoilt areas of Britain.

“The picturesque fishing village of Shieldaig is located on the northwest coast of Scotland, on the now world famous NC500 amidst some of the most stunning scenery. Tourism in the area has grown substantially since the official launch of the NC500 in 2015. ‘Scotland’s answer to route 66’ has been a huge marketing success, opening the stunning scenery and vistas of the Scottish Highlands to a huge worldwide audience.”

The hotel and the viewThe hotel and the view (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) Cornerstone also said: “The village has undoubtedly benefited from this growth and Shieldaig is located on one of the most spectacular legs of the route. Overlooking Loch Torridon and lying in the shadow of Ben Shieldaig, the village is a haven for tourists but is also a busy and important working harbour and fishing village. The catch is delivered straight from the boats to the kitchen door.

“The Tigh an Eilean Hotel is the only hotel and public house in the village and the premises also houses the local general store.”

The storeThe store (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) The agent continued: “The hotel has been under continuous ownership by the same proprietor for last 25 years but she has decided to retire.

“So, it is on the market for the first time in a quarter of a century and this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Scotland’s best located hotels. This is undoubtedly a fantastic opportunity for new owners with fresh drive and ideas to inherit a well-established and much loved hotel.

“Our clients have regularly reinvested into the hotel and it is offered in excellent condition throughout. Our clients offer a traditional highland style with stylish design accents and contemporary flashes throughout the property.

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“To the rear of the main hotel there is a seven-bedroom staff block utilised for live in staff. Our client no-longer resides in the hotel but on the second floor of the hotel there is a self-contained flat. Offering one bedroom, a living room, bathroom and kitchenette.

“Included in the sale is a housing plot with a planning consent. The plot lies to the rear of the hotel on an elevated position overlooking Shieldaig Island.

The hotel from aboveThe hotel from above (Image: Cornerstone Business Agents) “The business is run by our client as well as full complement of staff to include a live in manager and head chef. The staff rota expands with the season. The hotel is open all year providing a fabulous destination to visitors from all over world, with a peak in the spring and summer months.

“Additionally, the hotel benefits year round from its function as the hub of this remote community, being the only restaurant, pub and shop in the village. The business offers a varied income stream with strong wet, food, retail and accommodation sales.”

The freehold guide price is £1.25 million.