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The National
26-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Jobs lost as luxury 165-year-old Scottish Highland spa enters liquidation
Ardrhu House Ltd, which operated as the luxury spa and guesthouse Ardhu House, cited key factors in the closure, such as Brexit, staffing shortages, the pandemic, and an increase in National Insurance contributions, for its closure. Four people have lost their jobs, with Allan Cadman and Charles Brook of Xeinadin Corporate Recovery appointed as liquidators. The 165-year-old manor house is also now for sale. READ MORE: Community hoping to save historic church featured in much-loved novel The house offered several activities, including the spa, hillwalking, afternoon tea, canoeing, sailing, and yoga. Cadman said: 'The impact of the pandemic and then staffing issues and Brexit meant that Ardrhu House Ltd was never able to fully recover and improve their financial position. 'We explored every option with the business, but there was no choice for it but to enter a liquidation.' 165-year-old Highland manor for sale after liquidation Ardrhu House, which is separate from the company, is now on the market for £1.5 million. The 165-year-old manor overlooks Loch Linnhe and is just 10 miles from Fort William. Agent Strutt & Parker is handling the sale, marketing it as an opportunity to manage a residential retreat, hospitality venture, or wedding venue. Customers who have future bookings have been told to check refunds through third-party platforms if that is where they were booked. If booked directly, they are recommended to contact the liquidators.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Jobs axed at luxury Scots spa as company enters liquidation
The firm operated a luxury spa and guesthouse from 165-year-old Ardrhu House on the scenic banks of Loch Linnhe, near Fort William GONE TO THE WALL GONE TO THE WALL Jobs axed at luxury Scots spa as company enters liquidation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STAFF at a plush Highlands spa have lost their jobs as the company has gone into liquidation. Ardrhu House Ltd, which stopped operating two months ago, faced financial difficulties due to rising costs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Ardrhu House Ltd which runs the stunning spa and boutique Hotel has gone bust Credit: Strutt and Parker 5 Ardrhu House sits on the stunning shores of Loch Linnhe near Fort William Credit: Strutt and Parker 5 The historic property has eight bedrooms and five reception rooms Credit: Strutt and Parker The firm operated a luxury spa and guesthouse from 165-year-old Ardrhu House on the scenic banks of Loch Linnhe, near Fort William. The company was negatively impacted by the Covid pandemic, Brexit, staffing shortages, and increased national insurance contributions, as reported by the P&J. The closure of the rural business has led to the loss of four jobs. Ardrhu House Ltd stopped trading in March and the directors were left with no option but to contact liquidators. Allan Cadman and Charles Brook of Xeinadin Corporate Recovery have been tasked with winding up the company. Ardrhu House Ltd customers with outstanding bookings through third-party platforms are advised to check refunds via those businesses or their credit card providers. Other creditors can contact the liquidators directly, but refunds are unlikely at this stage. Mr Cadman said: 'The impact of the pandemic and then staffing issues and Brexit meant that Ardrhu House Ltd was never able to fully recover and improve their financial position. 'We explored every option with the business, but there was no choice for it but to enter a liquidation.' Ardrhu House, a separate entity from Ardrhu House Ltd, is now on the market for offers over £1.5 million. Scotland's Cheapest & Most Expensive Coastal Towns The beautiful mansion comes with 4.7 acres of land and the huge property is listed with Strutt & Parker. The building can be used as a bespoke hotel and a stunning wedding venue, with breathtaking views over Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis - the UK's highest mountain - to the east. Ardrhu House has eight bedrooms, five reception rooms, modern spa facilities, and striking period features. Within the spa there is a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms. The sprawling grounds include direct access to the sea loch, three glazed garden pods and a detached garage with a laundry building. Ardrhu House is being marketed as a potential rural primary or secondary home, hospitality business, or wedding venue. 5 The property is on the market for offers over £1,500,000 Credit: Strutt and Parker
The National
26-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Jobs lost as luxury Scottish Highland spa enters liquidation
Ardrhu House Ltd, which operated as the luxury spa and guesthouse Ardhu House, cited key factors in the closure, such as Brexit, staffing shortages, the pandemic, and an increase in National Insurance contributions, for its closure. Four people have lost their jobs, with Allan Cadman and Charles Brook of Xeinadin Corporate Recovery appointed as liquidators. The 165-year-old manor house is also now for sale. READ MORE: Community hoping to save historic church featured in much-loved novel The house offered several activities, including the spa, hillwalking, afternoon tea, canoeing, sailing, and yoga. Cadman said: 'The impact of the pandemic and then staffing issues and Brexit meant that Ardrhu House Ltd was never able to fully recover and improve their financial position. 'We explored every option with the business, but there was no choice for it but to enter a liquidation.' 165-year-old Highland manor for sale after liquidation Ardrhu House, which is separate from the company, is now on the market for £1.5 million. The 165-year-old manor overlooks Loch Linnhe and is just 10 miles from Fort William. Agent Strutt & Parker is handling the sale, marketing it as an opportunity to manage a residential retreat, hospitality venture, or wedding venue. Customers who have future bookings have been told to check refunds through third-party platforms if that is where they were booked. If booked directly, they are recommended to contact the liquidators.
Press and Journal
26-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Jobs lost as luxury Highland spa retreat enters liquidation
A luxury spa retreat near Fort William has gone into liquidation, forced to close due to mounting cost pressures. The closure of Ardrhu House Ltd has resulted in the loss of four jobs. The company cited the lasting impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, staffing shortages, and rising costs – including higher National Insurance contributions – as key factors behind the closure. Despite efforts to save the business, directors had no choice but to call in the liquidators. Ardrhu House Ltd, which operated the high-end spa and guesthouse at Ardrhu House in Inverness-shire, ceased trading in March. Allan Cadman and Charles Brook of Xeinadin Corporate Recovery have been appointed to wind up the company. Although the retreat attracted strong visitor demand and positive reviews, the business could not return to financial sustainability. Mr Cadman said: 'The impact of the pandemic and then staffing issues and Brexit meant that Ardrhu House Ltd was never able to fully recover and improve their financial position. 'We explored every option with the business, but there was no choice for it but to enter a liquidation.' It is understood that the closure relates solely to the operating company, and not the property itself. Ardrhu House, which remains separate from the business, is now on the market for £1.5 million. Listed with Strutt & Parker, the striking lochside manor is a 165-year-old Scottish baronial manor set in 4.7 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking Loch Linnhe, just 10 miles from Fort William. Arranged as a boutique hotel and wedding venue, it features five reception rooms, eight bedrooms, original period features including turrets, and modern spa facilities. The spa area includes a sauna, steam room, hot tub, and treatment areas. These previously served both overnight guests and bridal parties. The grounds include direct loch access, three glazed garden pods, and a detached garage with laundry building. The property is being marketed as a rare opportunity for those seeking a residential retreat, hospitality venture, or wedding venue in a sought-after part of the west Highlands. Customers of Ardrhu House Ltd with outstanding bookings made via third-party platforms are advised to check refunds through those services or their credit card providers. Other creditors may contact the liquidators directly, though returns are unlikely at this stage. The closure adds to a growing list of hospitality businesses across the Highlands facing challenges due to rising costs and an ongoing shortage of staff.
