Midi-Pyrénées, Ariège, Tarascon-sur-Ariège, France

A39727NE09 - Surrounded by towering rock peaks, on the route from Toulouse to Andorra this is an opportunity waiting to be discovered. This beautifully renovated hotel is in the centre of the bustling town of Tarascon-sur-Ariège. As well as plenty of local attractions it is a key central route from France into Andorra and Spain.

The property sits on a large plot of over 5000m2 which is fully fenced and has a spacious, gated car park with plenty of space for guests and visitors. There are impressive views of the rocky and forested peaks surrounding the town and the large garden provides plenty of spots to appreciate this beautiful setting. A pool area, complete with stone terrace, outside bar and gym room is a popular draw for guests and a perfect place for them to unwind after a day hiking or skiing.

The hotel can be divided into two parts with the grand manoir on one side and the petit manoir the other side of the more recent restaurant room and terrace. A spacious a light filled hallway welcomes you into the property with plenty of space for information, a reception area and local souvenirs. There is a bar and two dining areas with a terrace looking onto the garden, ideal for enjoying breakfast in the morning but could equally be developed along with the restaurant. The hotel has disabled access toilets and a spacious lift to allow guests easy access to all levels. There are ten bedrooms, all beautifully maintained with air conditioning, and en-suite shower or bathrooms, in the grand manoir part of the property. From a practical point of view there are multiple storerooms and laundry rooms to allow easy servicing of the bedrooms by the staff and plenty of storage.

The central part of the property houses a bright and airy restaurant dining room with a terrace and easy access for customers coming from outside the hotel. There is a large room for a commercial kitchen and three cold storage rooms, which offers a real opportunity to develop a solid business combining the hotel with a restaurant in this prime location. A conference room is available to host meetings or events.

The petit manoir offers a further 5 bedrooms over two floors including a fully disabled accessible room on the ground floor. Some of the stunning original beams have been preserved in these bedrooms to add some real traditional charm to a luxurious hotel stay. A hammam is the perfect spot for guests to unwind after a day outdoors and as with the rest of the property, it has been maintained in excellent condition.

There is a staff or owner apartment on the ground floor with 60m2 of living space and its own terrace.

The hotel is currently registered with Logis de France bringing in regular business guests alongside tourists visits the areas many attractions. The town of Tarascon is known as the gateway to the Pyrenees, the open-air museum, le Parc de la Préhistoire is a few minutes out of town. The caves at Niaux where you can walk in the footsteps of prehistoric man and view genuine cave paintings from over 10000 years ago, are just 5 kilometres away. Cyclists pass through Tarascon on the route across the Pyrenees or stay in the area to ride the Col de Port, Port de l’Hers, Col d’Agnes, Col de Pailhères and many more. The Pyrenees are perfect for hiking, either up on the peaks in the summer or along various valleys all year round. Some of the best skiing in the Ariège can be found at Ax-Bonsacre half an hour away, Plateau de Beille is a mecca for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. There are also the stations of Ascou-Pailhères, Goulier, Mont d’Olmes and Chioula all within 45 minutes of the town. Further afield Andorra and Toulouse can both be reached in under an hour, the nearest airports are Toulouse Blagnac and Carcassonne.

Come and discover this magnificent property for yourself, it is the perfect setting to start your dream business in the Pyrenees. The current owners have a reliable team that could remain in place, and they are willing to accompany any buyer in the first few months of their adventure. Get in touch to find out more.

Extra photos, accounts and floorplans available upon request to serious buyers.