Plush hotel up for sale
Open to offers over £ 1.5m
One of S o u t h Ayrshire’s most prestigious hotels is up for grabs.
Bids of £ 1.5million are being sought for Enterkine House, perched above Annbank. The luxury four- star retreat, which boasts 74 acres of land, employs around 50 staff. Ki rk House and Steading, a six- bedroom farmhouse currently used as ov e r s p i l l accommodation for the hotel, is also included. Agents Christie & Co and Galbraith said the plot offered “potential for development under a new owner”. It follows a long- running noise battle at the hotel which saw bosses spend £ 80,000 soundproofing their wedding marquee. Council chiefs were told that slapping an 11pm curfew on party bands could put the hotel out of business. But they finally got the all- clear earlier this year and revealed plans to build a permanent structure. However, the hotel is now being offered to the market. Bob Cherry, a partner with Galbraith, said: “The purchaser of Enterkine would find it relatively s t rai g ht f o rwa rd to continue the current business, which is wellestablished, and there are further opportunities for diversification or expansion of the tourism and events facilities on the estate, subject to the necessary consents. “This is a beautiful estate with a thriving hotel business and potential for further development.” Brian Sheldon, of Christie & Co, added: “The market for country house hotels such as Enterkine House has vastly improved in recent years. “Its location in South Ayrshire and within such an enviable estate and countryside will attract local, regional and potentially international operators. “Whilst the business is trading well, there is certainly scope for further growth.”