AN “outstanding” café located on the popular NC500 route has been put up for sale.
The Midge Bite Café in Achnasheen has been brought to market by property agents Graham and Sibbald.
It is a popular pit stop for those travelling the NC500 with its views of the iconic Sgurr a Ghlas Leathaid munro.
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The agent notes that the café enjoys a “modern, rustic feel with a seamless blend of natural wooden fixtures and fittings”.
Customers are promised a “warm, inviting atmosphere” while the café would come with a sales/service counter, a well-equipped galley kitchen and accessible toilet.
The café is currently open until 5pm although “there is scope to increase trading hours to provide meals at night,” the agent says.
The business is described as “profitable” and it benefits from both local trade throughout the year as well as an influx of tourists in the summer months.
Cafe owner Hazel commented: “The Midge Bite has been the stand out best chapter of my 20 odd year career in hospitality. This is the perfect location.
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"It’s a joy to serve customers who come from near and far, ranging from our neighbours and year round regulars to visitors from far flung reaches of the world.
"It is a busy & happy place, a real oasis on people’s long journeys. I hope to help the new proprietor make the best possible transition to seamlessly trade."
Emily Hewitson of Graham and Sibbald added: “Set on the world-famous North Coast 500, The Midge Café is a great business for the right operator to take on.
"The new owner would have a great opportunity to build upon the stellar reputation and established trade to create a perfect lifestyle business.
"Hazel and her team have created a fantastic destination business with a warm inviting atmosphere in a truly remarkable location."
Graham and Sibbald are inviting offers in the region of £325,000.
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