Unique accommodation business within a converted barge in Argyll & Bute

The Property
“Dolfijn” is a Dutch flat bottom barge built in 1923, with an overall length of c. 36m and is of a steel riveted construction. Previously converted into a static floating café, our client converted the barge completely in 2016/2017 into 4 superior ensuite letting bedrooms. Recently the barge has been painted and the bedrooms have had a refurbishment, which present the business to a high standard both internally and externally.

Internal Details
Access to the barge is given directly from Harbour Street via an aluminum gangway, leading to what would have been the wheelhouse. This bright and airy foyer is well presented, with panoramic views of the harbour, gives access to the letting bedrooms. Access to the letting bedrooms is via a passageway on the portside of the vessel.

Letting Rooms
Each of the 4 letting bedrooms are presented to a high standard with ensuite facilities. They are bright and airy, with feature windows and glass portholes on the starboard side of the barge, making for extremely unique views, as the rooms are below sea level with the windows just on the waterline. Flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free WiFi are also available.

Business
Our clients previously operated the Barge as additional letting rooms for their other hospitality business which was sold in in 2021 and have continued to operate the Barge as a successful, stand alone, accommodation business which has built up an excellent reputation in the area, for offering accommodation like no other.
The property is rated highly on national booking sites including booking.com and TripAdvisor which help direct guests to stay throughout the year as well as more local business.
Turnover for this year will be in the region of £100k, which make ideal as a bolt on to an existing business or run as is currently, producing high levels of profitability, with very little costs.
For guests arriving they are informed 48hrs before of their room number, which is left with a key in the door, by the housekeeper in the morning. The Barge bookings and enquiries are currently run remotely by a manager with the assistance of housekeeping, offering an ideal lifestyle business opportunity.
Annual berthing costs are c. £6,600 pa.