An award-winning ‘destination hotel’ on the Isle of Coll, in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, has come to the market as its long-time family owners look towards retirement.
On the island’s coast overlooking the sheltered waters of Arinagour Bay, The Coll Hotel has ten ensuite letting rooms, a guest lounge bar with seating for 15, and a garden room.
There’s a restaurant with space for around 60 covers – and stunning views across Loch Eatharna – creating a memorable dining experience for guests.
Externally, the property has well-maintained gardens and landscaped grounds, with outdoor seating and al fresco dining areas, alongside its own parking and a private helipad.
The Coll Hotel benefits from close proximity to the Isle of Coll’s key amenities while maintaining what is described as ‘an appealing sense of space and tranquillity’.
All this has helped the business stack up industry plaudits – The Coll Hotel was recently awarded VisitScotland Gold status for exceeding expectations in all areas of the business, and also ‘Best Hotel Experience Under 20 Rooms’ and ‘Best Eatery Experience’ at the 2022 Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards.
The Coll Hotel also enjoyed a remarkable three year run of winning SLTN’s ‘Scottish Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year’ up til 2022, as well as being named ‘Scottish Island Hotel of the Year’ two years running by Hotel Review Scotland, and receiving the ‘Flavour of Scotland Thistle Award’.
The Oliphant family has poured its ‘heart and soul’ into The Coll Hotel since 1963, but the third generation of Kevin and Julie Oliphant are now looking to sell to retire, while Laura moves on to a ‘less trying and all-consuming project’.
They said: “After arriving on Coll in 1984, the community has embraced us and supported our efforts to turn the business around and put Coll on the map.
“Through our passion and the help of numerous people, we have made The Coll Hotel a destination hotel and a place for great hospitality, excellent dining and plenty of entertaining craic.
“We are truly grateful to our hotel team who have embraced our vision for excellence as well as the Coll community,” said the Oliphants.
“We are so proud of the business we have built and look forward to passing it on to people who see the future potential to make the hotel better than ever.”
Tony Spence of selling agents Christie & Co said: “The Coll Hotel represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Scotland’s most renowned destination hotels in an exceptional island setting.
“Having been in the same family ownership for over 60 years, the business has built an outstanding reputation for hospitality, dining, and guest experience, reflected in its industry accolades and loyal customer base.
“With its stunning waterfront location, established trading history, and scope for further growth, we expect strong interest from a range of buyers seeking a unique hospitality asset in the Highlands and Islands.”
The Coll Hotel is on the market freehold with an asking price of offers over £1,750,000.
