Popular gastro pub on scenic Scots island goes up for sale

Scottish Sun

26-07-2025

The overall plot extends to approximately 0.5 acres, including a generous beer garden and car park.
ISLE TAKE IT Popular gastro pub on scenic Scots island goes up for sale
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A POPULAR gastro pub in the Outer Hebrides is to go under the hammer.
Cross Inn at Ness on the Isle of Lewis has been removed from open market sale and is now up for auction with bidding starting at £220,000.
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Cross Inn at Ness on the Isle of Lewis is going under the hammer next month
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The building has five en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor
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It also has a comfy lounge area
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And it even has a generous beer garden
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The hostelry has been on the market for over a year and was listed in 2024 with an asking price of £400,000.
It is now going under the hammer via Auction House Scotland livestream on August 21.
The award-winning establishment comprises an established restaurant and bar, as well as a B&B.
It has five en-suite rooms, plus three private rooms which were formerly used as owner accommodation.
Detached from the main building is the Old Barn Bar with 30 covers, which can be run independently all year round.
The established gastro pub is described as having "a strong reputation amongst locals and tourists alike", with a 4.7 rating on Google Reviews.
And it is said to be a great "opportunity to grow an already successful restaurant and B&B".
The auction listing states: "Within stunning surroundings, the property comprises a lounge/bar, restaurant and commercial kitchen on the ground floor.
"The upper level offers five ensuite B&B rooms plus three private rooms, formerly used as owners' accommodation.
"It's popular with locals and tourists, being one of the few pubs on the Hebrides.
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"Additionally, there is a one-and-a-half-storey garage which would be ideal for conversion into self-contained owner's accommodation or tourist accommodation (with necessary planning approvals.)
"The overall plot extends to approximately 0.5 acre, including a generous beer garden and car park.
"Indications have previously been given that the council would be amenable to planning for camping on the spaces available at the beer garden.
'High level' of tourist demand on Lewis
THE LISTING also goes on to describe the local area and revealed that tourist demand on the island is at a "high level".
It said: "The Cross Inn enjoys a prominent roadside location on the A857 towards the northern tip of the Isle of Lewis.
" Cross Village is a small community offering local facilities, with Stornoway approximately 35 miles to the south.
"The local economy is historically built on traditional businesses such as fishing, farming and Harris Tweed.
"But tourism demand across the islands is always at a high level."
"The business has undertaken very little marketing activity and currently operates on a successful seasonal basis in the peak April to September season.
"There is an excellent opportunity to grow the visibility and trading hours of this popular business to a 12-month calendar.
"The published rateable value is £16,000, but the business may qualify for rates relief under the Islands and Remote Areas Hospitality Relief scheme."
The auction is being undertaken as the current husband-and-wife team is looking to retire, the listing states.
It adds: "They are looking to retire from the business and pass the baton to an enterprising and enthusiastic new team."
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Bidding for the gastro pub is set to start at £220,000
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The award-winning establishment comprises an established restaurant and bar
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