The Woodhouse Hotel in Largs, a family run nine bedroom establishment near the seafront, has been placed on the market for £445,000 after 16 years under the same ownership. The Wood family is selling the property, which includes a bar and restaurant surrounded by landscaped gardens, through Christie and Co.
Located a ten minute walk from Largs town centre, the hotel also has capacity to host small weddings, private dinners, and birthday parties. A three bedroom owners’ cottage at the rear is available by way of separate negotiation.
Associate director Tony Spence said: “This is a great opportunity to acquire a profitable hotel situated in Largs. Although the business trades very well, there is huge scope to grow the turnover further.”
The hotel’s website describes the venue as “a welcoming retreat for travellers seeking accommodation in Largs, nestled between the rolling Ayrshire hills and the sea.” It positions itself as a base for exploring the Firth of Clyde, nearby islands, and local attractions.
Largs is one of those Ayrshire towns that has always drawn visitors without ever quite making the most of its potential. The seafront, the ferry to Millport, the Pencil monument, and the annual Viking Festival give it character, but the hospitality sector in small Scottish coastal towns faces genuine challenges: seasonality, staffing, and the relentless pressure from online booking platforms. At £445,000, the Woodhouse represents the kind of opportunity that appeals to anyone who has dreamed of running a small hotel in a pretty town by the sea. Whether the reality matches the dream depends entirely on the buyer.