Rock House Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, Morayshire

The Rock House Hotel enjoys a commanding location on Clifton Road in the popular coastal town of Lossiemouth, a destination celebrated for its sandy beaches, rich maritime heritage and welcoming community. Perfectly positioned within easy reach of the town centre, it benefits from an excellent mix of local shops, cafés and services. Strong transport connections further enhance its appeal, with regular buses to Elgin just a short distance away, where rail services link conveniently to Aberdeen, Inverness and beyond. Lossiemouth continues to attract locals and visitors alike, from golfers at the renowned Moray Golf Club to tourists drawn to its bustling harbour and scenic seafront, making it an ideal setting for a hospitality business.

Dating back to 1789, Rock House is a landmark property of distinctive character, with extensive ground floor premises now available on a new lease. The internal layout offers excellent flexibility, well-suited to hospitality, leisure or alternative commercial ventures. Highlights include a welcoming bar area leading into a bright dining room of around 96m², which connects to the striking ‘Grotto’ space showcasing original stonework. A private dining room of 31m², a dedicated function suite of 132m² with separate access, a 40-cover breakfast room and a well-proportioned commercial kitchen of 44m² complete the versatile facilities. Outside, a large car park provides ample customer parking, while the front patio offers strong potential as an attractive beer garden.

Currently unoccupied and available as a blank canvas, the Rock House offers a rare chance for a skilled operator to develop a dynamic hospitality business in one of Moray’s most sought-after coastal towns. With space for restaurant, bar, events and leisure uses, combined with the charm of unique architectural features, it presents scope for an exciting and profitable new venture. The upper floors, excluded from the lease, are being refurbished to provide high-quality letting accommodation under separate management, ensuring a continuous flow of visitors to the premises. Offered at £25,000 per annum, this represents exceptional value for such a substantial and historically significant property in a prime coastal position.