Holiday Cottages Near Gretna Green For Sale

Business description

For anyone looking for a business with spectacular views then this is a business not to be missed! Browhouses Holiday Cottages were converted from traditional fishermen cottages by the current proprietors some 28 years ago and have been placed on the market due to their impending retirement.

There are three holiday cottages consisting of two cottages with two bedrooms and one cottage with one bedroom. Also included in the sale is a modernised owners’ house with feature sun lounge with picture windows overlooking the Solway Firth.

The business is situated close to Gretna Green and within easy reach of Carlisle and Dumfries with Glasgow and Edinburgh approx 1.5 hours drive away and Manchester approx. 2 hours drive away.

The business has further potential to be realised although is already trading successfully and profitably.

If this business is of interest to you, please request full Sales Particulars or alternatively contact Gordon Mair by clicking on the contact seller button below.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

The owners’ house is the end cottage and has been beautifully renovated and upgraded over recent years by the proprietors. The cottage offers lounge with open plan dining room and solid fuel stove, double bedroom, modern kitchen with dining area, shower room, utility room and w.c. However, in addition there is a large modern sun lounge which offers spectacular views across the Solway Firth along with a private landscaped garden with its lawns, flower beds, patio etc.

Location:

Browhouses Holiday Cottages have a spectacular setting situated on the shores of the Solway Firth overlooking the estuary and the mountains of the northern Lake District. Gretna Green is around 4 miles away and the business derives income from families and friends of couples coming to get married at this world famous location. Also within easy reach is the City of Carlisle and beyond to the northern Lakes. To the west is the county town of Dumfries some half an hour’s drive which also attracts many tourists being the home and resting place of Scotland’s famous poet, Robert Burns. South-west Scotland is also known for its natural unspoilt beauty and tranquil lifestyle yet its close location to the M6/M74 makes it within easy reach of both the north-west of England’s cities such as Manchester (approx. 2.5 hours) as well as Edinburgh and Glasgow (around 1.5 hours drive away).

Premises details:

Browhouses Cottages is situated in a lovely picturesque setting reached by a small country road approximately one mile from the main road leading right to the shores of the Solway Firth where the cottages are located. Traditionally built stone fishermens cottages, much of the character has been retained by the proprietors, such as feature exposed stone walls, while offering modern facilities for guests. Each cottage has its own private garden to the rear.

o Dunlin Cottage offers one double bedroom, large lounge (with bed settee), kitchen, shower room and garden.
o Cormorant Cottage offers two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and garden.
o Heron Cottage The third cottage, is currently not offered for letting and has been retained by the proprietors for their family use. However, in previous years it has been let and is a lovely cottage with two bedrooms, lounge with feature fireplace, kitchen, bathroom and, again, a private garden.

The owners’ house is the end cottage and has been beautifully renovated and upgraded over recent years by the proprietors. The cottage offers lounge with open plan dining room and solid fuel stove, double bedroom, modern kitchen with dining area, shower room, utility room and w.c. However, in addition there is a large modern sun lounge which offers spectacular views across the Solway Firth along with a private landscaped garden with its lawns, flower beds, patio etc.

Apart from each cottage having its own private garden there is a further area of ground to the rear with fruit trees and to the front an area for visitors to park their cars.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

The business trades all year round.

Employees:

The business is run by a husband and wife team.

Years established:

29 years

Other information

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