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Cullen , Buckie, AB56
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17 bed
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 14 Letting Rooms
  • Panoramic Sea Views
  • Large Function Suite
  • 2 Restaurants � 80 Covers
  • Beer Garden & Walled Garden
  • Immaculate Condition Throughout
  • 2021 Travellers Choice Award Winner
  • Popular Wedding Venue & Function Room
  • Highly Profitable
  • Freehold

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to purchase the Cullen Bay Hotel, a long established and incredibly popular hotel that benefits from its elevated position and stunning panoramic views over the Moray Firth. This 14 ensuite bedroom hotel has been tastefully extended and upgraded over the years and has become a very popular stopping point for tourist wishing to avail of some of the most beautiful and breath-taking scenery that the North East of Scotland has to offer. The charming hotel has an excellent mix of income from wet, food, accommodation, and functions. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the flexibility and potential that the purchase of the hotel offers.

The Cullen Bay Hotel is situated in one of the most picturesque locations on the north east coast of Scotland. Set in a secure site the property sits in a prominent, elevated position and enjoys stunning sea views over the moray coast and a links golf course.

The property is located a short walk from the town centre of Cullen, with many amenities including excellent award-winning restaurants, shops, and links golf course. The small traditional town boasts an extensive tourist trade and hospitality sector.

Cullen is ideally situated approximately midway on the A98 between Inverness and Aberdeen, 20 miles (32 km) east of Elgin and is a popular seaside holiday destination largely due to its fine long sandy beach, golf course and walking trails. With a number of holiday lets and accommodation, a collection of local services, cafes, and attractive small shops, both tourists and locals alike are well serviced.



The Cullen Bay Hotel is situated in one of the most picturesque locations on the north east coast of Scotland. Set in a secure site the property sits in a prominent, elevated position and enjoys stunning sea views over the moray coast and a links golf course.

The property is located a short walk from the town centre of Cullen, with many amenities including excellent award-winning restaurants, shops, and links golf course. The small traditional town boasts an extensive tourist trade and hospitality sector.

Cullen is ideally situated approximately midway on the A98 between Inverness and Aberdeen, 20 miles (32 km) east of Elgin and is a popular seaside holiday destination largely due to its fine long sandy beach, golf course and walking trails. With a number of holiday lets and accommodation, a collection of local services, cafes, and attractive small shops, both tourists and locals alike are well serviced.



The Cullen Bay Hotel has been successfully run by the current owners for the last 9 years during which time it has been tastefully upgraded and refurbished. The hotel is open throughout the year, but the main season is from Easter through to October. During the summer months occupancy levels approach 100%.

The hotel has two restaurant dining rooms that can cater for 80 covers at any one time and benefit from stunning panoramic views that are incredibly popular with guests and locals alike. There is also a large and well-presented bar. The hotel is licensed from 1100 to 0100 throughout the week. Lunches are served from 1200 to 1500 and evening meals are served from 1700 to 2030

The Cullen Bay hotel has a large function suite that is exceptionally popular. It is frequently booked for weddings and the location makes a stunning backdrop for ceremonies. The hotel sits on a 2 acre plot and the walled garden is a perfect venue for hosting an elaborate reception where a marquee can be erected to accommodate up to 250 guests.

The hotel has a good mix of income across all revenue streams and there are a great number of areas where the business could be extended; such as the function suite and providing entertainment. Additional rooms could be added to the hotel.

The business is run by the owners with the assistance of a general manager and 3 shift managers. There are 4 part time housekeeping staff, 8 kitchen staff and 7 part time front of house staff.



The Cullen Bay Hotel is a traditional coastal hotel which dates back to 1924. It has been well maintained and upgraded by the current owners. Entrance to the hotel is from the front and into the main reception area. On the ground floor there are 2 conservatory style restaurant / dining rooms with stunning panoramic views. There is a bar at the rear of the main dining room with doors that open to the beer garden and children’s play area.

The function suite can be accessed directly from the carpark. It benefits from having its own function room and private bar, along with cloak room and toilets.

There is a large commercial kitchen and ancillary service areas that serve both the function suite and restaurant.

On the first floor are the 14 ensuite letting rooms of which the majority benefit from the stunning sea views. There is also a laundry and ample storage. The owner’s accommodation consists of a 3 bedroom apartment with lounge and bathroom.

There is ample opportunity for the building to be extended provide additional letting rooms, for which there is a great demand.



Cullen Bay Hotel sits on a substantial plot that has been developed to maximise its location and income potential. This hotel is a detached 2 story building on an elevated site sitting on around 2 acres of land with almost a full glass frontage making the most of the stunning sea views. There is ample parking at the property with enough space for at least 60 cars. To the rear of the property there is a large beer garden and children’s play area. There is also a beautiful walled garden, which is a perfect and popular setting for weddings, with marquees being able to host up to 250 guests.



Cullen Bay Hotel sits on a substantial plot that has been developed to maximise its location and income potential. This hotel is a detached 2 story building on an elevated site sitting on around 2 acres of land with almost a full glass frontage making the most of the stunning sea views. There is ample parking at the property with enough space for at least 60 cars. To the rear of the property there is a large beer garden and children’s play area. There is also a beautiful walled garden, which is a perfect and popular setting for weddings, with marquees being able to host up to 250 guests.



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