The Crown Hotel, 102 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JW

The Crown Hotel is a well established hotel, bar and restaurant prominently located in the centre of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, a recognised tourism hub known as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills.

The property operates as a multi‑income stream hospitality business combining accommodation, food and beverage, and functions.

The Crown Hotel has an exceptional scenic location in southwest Scotland, surrounded by natural landscape and outdoor tourist opportunities, centrally located on Queen Street in Newton Stewart, an established market town in Dumfries and Galloway widely known as the Gateway to the Galloway Hills.

The property occupies a prominent town centre position within easy walking distance of shops, services and local amenities, and close to the River Cree and popular riverside walks.

Newton Stewart is a popular base for exploring Galloway Forest Park, outdoor leisure activities and the surrounding countryside. The town benefits from regular local and regional bus services connecting to Dumfries, Stranraer, Ayr and Glasgow, providing onward rail and coach links while Glasgow lies approximately 88 miles to the north‑east with a typical driving time of around two hours

The Crown Hotel offers an appealing selection of beautifully presented well proportioned en suite letting rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with a television and complimentary tea and coffee‑making facilities.

Guests are welcomed via the main entrance into a bright and spacious reception area, setting the tone for the quality found throughout the property.

The Queens public bar is situated on the ground floor and is popular amongst guests and locals for watching sports and playing darts/pool.

Located on the ground floor, Knights Restaurant has firmly established itself as a highly regarded local dining destination renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and quality offering. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the restaurant benefits from its own private bar and includes an attractive conservatory area to the rear, which also provides direct access to the beer garden and designated smoking area.

The restaurant has become particularly popular for its Sunday carvery lunches and continues to enjoy strong local support, reinforcing its reputation as one of the area’s most favoured eateries.

All fixtures and fittings are included within the sale - excluding any personal items. A full inventory will be provided to interested parties when appropriate.

The accommodation comprises four double rooms, four twin rooms, three family rooms and four single rooms, all beautifully presented providing a versatile offering to suit a wide range of guests.

Occupying a commanding corner position, The Crown Hotel is a traditional stone‑built property with a pitched and slated roof. It is Elegantly finished in a contemporary muted tone. The building effortlessly blends historic charm with a crisp well maintained presentation, creating immediate visual impact and strong kerb appeal.

The property is arranged across multiple levels and benefits from a wide and prominent frontage along two elevations, punctuated by generous sash‑style windows that allow for plenty of natural light. The architectural detailing and solid construction reflect the quality and permanence associated with period properties of this calibre.

A notable feature is the substantial area of private hard‑standing to the side and rear, providing valuable off‑street parking for around eight cars and service access. The elevated position and open aspect further contribute to a sense of space and prominence rarely found in comparable properties. On-street parking to the front is available on a first come first served basis.

There are five self catering apartments available by way of separate negotiation. The holiday lets are situated just to the rear of the hotel.

There is also extra potential with a sizeable plot of land over looking the Galloway hills.

The Crown Hotel is a well established hotel, bar and restaurant business which has been owned by our client since 2008. The hotel operates fully under management and benefits from having a solid team in place. They are selling due to relocating abroad which presents a great opportunity to acquire a well performing asset with potential to increase further. The hotel would be well suited to a hands on operator which will increase the profits further however, would also suit investors due to the current management structure.

The bar is open to both guests and locals with the knights restaurant offering dishes such as pasta, fajitas and steaks.

There are 15 refurbished en suite lettings situated throughout the hotel. The function space to accommodate for 120 on the first floor is popular for weddings, private functions and celebrations also contributes well to the business turnover. There is huge potential to drive the function side of the business further through the means of marketing and social media.

Accommodation bookings can be made via their website The Crown Hotel however, alternatively can be booked via several other OTA's such as Booking.com, Expedia and Hotels.com. They have a strong following on Facebook and boast great reviews across Google and TripAdvisor.

This property has significant potential beyond its current operation as a traditional hotel. In particular, it could appeal strongly to buyers seeking to develop a wellness retreat, spa destination, boutique nature lodge, or holistic wellbeing venue.

The growing demand for wellness tourism, digital detox retreats, and nature-based hospitality makes this an especially attractive opportunity for investors or operators looking to create a spa or wellbeing hotel / yoga or meditation retreats / luxury rural escape accommodation or outdoor activity and wellness packages.

Full Trading Accounts will be provided to interested parties after a formal viewing. You may be required to sign an Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

The Rateable Value as at 1 April 2026 is £26,000. Confirmation of actual rates payable can be obtained from the local Authority.

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