There’s a rare chance to buy an established inn that’s been in the same family for four decades.
The Steampacket Inn in Isle of Whithorn has two bars and two restaurants as well as seven letting bedrooms.
Overlooking the quay, it takes its name from the old steam ships that once carried cargo between Liverpool and Isle of Whithorn.
For the past 40 years the venue has been owned by the Scoular family, who also own the nearby Five Kingdoms Brewery.
The family is selling the Steam Packet Inn so that they can focus on their brewing business.
Alastair Scoular, managing director of Steam Packet Hotel Company and Five Kingdoms Brewery Company, said: “Although it is sad for us to be selling the business that has been part of the family for so long, the success of the brewery means that we have decided to focus solely on expanding (it).
“We believe the pub offers huge potential for new owners to continue its success, particularly with the opportunities provided by the brewery expansion in the village.”
A draw for tourists every year, Isle of Whithorn is steeped in history. The town is close to St Ninian’s Cave, which attracts visitors every year; St Ninian, Scotland’s first saint, brought Christianity to Scotland in 397 and died in nearby Whithorn in 431.
The ruins of St Ninian’s Chapel are located close to the inn.
“The availability of The Steam Packet Inn being for sale is both a rare (first time available for over 40 years) and outstanding opportunity to acquire an excellent and well established business with good turnover which is in wonderful condition and situated in a ‘to dream of’ location,” said Alistair Letham, hotel and leisure consultant with selling agent Graham + Sibbald.
The agency is seeking offers around £725,000 for the Steam Packet Inn.
