Ten-bedroom hotel development opportunity

Established trading business, renovation project, and island lifestyle opportunity with significant development potential. Kettletoft Hotel is a substantial and well-known hospitality premises located on the beautiful island of Sanday, part of Orkney. This rare opportunity offers buyers the chance to acquire a characterful island hotel premises with an established bar and food trade, generating circa £180,000 per annum, while unlocking significant value through refurbishment, redevelopment, and the reinstatement of guest accommodation. The property previously operated guest accommodation, though it is not currently trading due to updated fire regulation requirements. A purchaser may choose to renovate and reinstate the accommodation subject to necessary works and meeting all relevant standards. Further upside exists within the outbuildings, which offer potential for conversion into additional guest accommodation to create an estimated £20,000 to £30,000 per annum in potential income, subject to the relevant consents and renovation works. The property requires upgrading and renovation throughout, making it ideally suited to an investor, hospitality operator, or hands-on buyer seeking a rewarding project with strong upside. The accommodation comprises 10 bedrooms including 2 en-suite, a main bathroom, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen, two utility rooms, a pool room, a main bar area, ladies and gents customer toilets, and a front porch or veranda. External features include two outbuildings with development potential, a walled garden with a beach located directly beyond the garden wall, and generous grounds and outdoor space. Situated on Sanday, one of Orkney's most scenic and welcoming islands, the area is renowned for stunning beaches, wildlife, heritage attractions, and a strong community atmosphere, attracting visitors seeking a peaceful island destination and supporting long-term demand for hospitality businesses.