The New Inn is a beautifully presented 18th century coaching Inn in the centre of the attractive Aberdeenshire village of Aberchirder. It also benefits from a fantastic, recently developed, micro-brewery on site. The property has been lovingly restored and updated over the last 14 years making it the hub of the community that it now is. The efforts of the owners to restore both the property and the standing of the establishment in the community, has resulted in a fantastic reputation with the locals creating an authentic pub atmosphere with delicious food, home brewed beer and entertainment space. Trading throughout the year, the pub is a great spot for both locals and visitors to relax and enjoy the community vibe.
Location
Aberchirder is an attractive 18th Century village situated in a picturesque rural Aberdeenshire setting and boasts a population of circa 1200. Often referred to as “Foggieloan”, the village has a feature village square and benefits from its own primary school, library and numerous retail outlets. Local towns of Banff (10 miles) and Huntly (11 miles) provide a wide range of social, economic and welfare facilities. The town of Portsoy on the beautiful Moray coastline is 9 miles away. Leading to an array of coastal towns and villages all unique and loved by tourists. The New Inn’s situation is also on the Castle Trail and Whisky Distillery Trail. Further afield, the village is approximately one hour from Aberdeen and two hours from Inverness. The business is located on Main Street with a prominent frontage and ideally located to other local businesses.
Accommodation
LETTING BEDROOMS
Located on the upper floor there are two letting rooms one of them a suite of two rooms:
Glendronach Room: A large room with super king bed with large shower ensuite. It includes comfortable chairs, a coffee table, a desk and a Smart TV.
Deveron Suite: A flexible suite of two rooms with bathroom. The large room includes a king size bed, space with comfortable seating, a coffee table and a Smart TV. The small room includes a double bed. The bathroom has underfloor heating, bath and shower.
The rooms have been fully renovated and furnished to a very high standard. All include efficient electric heating radiators that can be programmed. All electrics have been carefully located within the rooms for guest ease of use.
THE KITCHEN
The large commercial kitchen is fully equipped. The main stay of the kitchen is a Rational Ten Grid Oven White Efficiency self-cooking centre with extractor canopy and stand with cooling tray storage.
It also includes a Hobart commercial dish washer, hob, fryer, fridges, freezers, sous vide, microwaves and all other necessary equipment for a business of this size.
CUSTOMER SERVICES/WASHROOMS
There are separate male, female and accessible toilets located centrally. These rooms have recently renovated and refurbished to a high standard.
UTILITY
Washing machine and drying area close to outside area.
OFFICE
There is an office located to the right-hand side of the guest entrance hall which houses the New Inn CCTV equipment along with a desk, printer and shelving areas.
OWNER’S ACCOMMODATION
Leading away from the guest rooms the corridor leads to the owner’s accommodation and a door gives access to this separate unit. The accommodation comprises of three bedrooms (two double bed size and a single with the single currently being used as a laundry room) and a bathroom with shower. This is a flexible area which could easily be used to create further guest accommodation if required as well as owner or manager accommodation to suit personal requirements.
There is a separate private lounge located on the ground floor that is currently for the owners use.
THE GARDEN/OUTSIDE AREA
A new partially covered beer garden and seating area in a sheltered outside position. With flower tubs and boxes, it creates a charming and relaxed atmosphere. Planning permission is in place to add French doors which will allow direct access from both the restaurant and events hall to the garden.
GROUNDS
Ample parking is available for guests both to the front and back of the property. There is a spacious car park to the rear which can accommodate approximately 10 cars, supplemented by on-street parking. There is also a large storage container located to the rear of this space which is available for purchase by separate negotiation.
SERVICES
The property benefits from mains electricity, mains water and drainage. Electrical heating throughout. The hotel complies with all environmental health requirements, has an integral hard-wired fire alarm system and is Wi-Fi enabled throughout.
Terms
PUBLIC AREAS
Public Bar
This refurbished room is the heart of the business and is entered directly from the street. The beautiful wooden bar is enhanced by the high-quality traditional furnishings, delightful feature fireplace (including large woodburning stove) and a variety of cosy comfortable seating areas. A variety of casual eating options are available in this area. The cellar is situated adjacent to the Bar with easy access to bar needs.
Dining and Breakfast Room
This spacious room can take 30 covers with flexibility. The bottom end of the room, which overlooks the garden, is also used as the breakfast room to host staying guests. This is a very flexible room and can be adapted in line with requirements including dining, relaxation and smaller parties. There is space for a buffet area that is serviced by a mini kitchen, this includes a coffee machine and grinder, Glass washer, and fridge.
Microbrewery
Located in a fully renovated area within the building at the rear of the property, the microbrewery has been fully up and running for 6 months. This has given the New Inn a new self-sufficiency reducing the costs of purchasing draft ale externally. It demonstrates an enviable profit margin and offers at the same time local draft brewed beer. It is a huge asset for those wanting to acquire a hospitality business in charge of its own ales. At the present time five ales are on hand pull alternating with another two. All have been received with fantastic enthusiasm.
Events hall
A light bright space with capacity for 80 persons. This exceptionally spacious room is serviced by its own bar and cellar and has easy access to the Hall from the kitchen for food service. Finished in light subtle colours and with a maple wooden floor, the space also benefits from a small stage. A large wood burning stove adds to the ambience of this room balancing space and light with a cosy ambience. There is immediate access to the small garden with covered seating from a door within the hall and overlooks the garden with a large window. Has previously accommodated beer and whisky festivals, private functions, small weddings, quiz nights, meetings and wellness activities.
There is planning permission in place to put in French doors which would link both the events hall and restaurant to the garden.
Specification
- Beautifully presented refurbished Coaching Inn
- Based in picturesque location in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire
- Great reputation for food and drink
- Recently developed micro-brewery on site
- Lovingly restored and updated throughout
- Excellent public facilities
- 2 attractive letting suites
- Fantastic reviews
- Three-bedroom owners’ accommodation with shower room and separate lounge
- Hub of the community