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Connemara lakeside hotel and restaurant FOR SALE

Brought to you by The Greenfield Lodge

For sale - a unique property and business opportunity on the shores of Lough Corrib lake with a sitting tenant paying 42k per annum.

This boutique fishing lodge is just up the lake from Ashford Castle - one of the best hotels in the world.

With a sale price €1.5million there is no other property like it in Ireland.

Situated in Connemara on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, The Greenfield Lodge is currently looking for an individual or a couple with drive and ambition, ideally with experience in the hospitality industry, to lease this business opportunity.

Stunning views of the lake

The property could also be perfectly suited to a couple living abroad who are interested in taking on a business in Ireland.

The hotel is located four miles from Headford town centre in Co. Galway, is just a stone’s throw from the lough - one of the top trout fishing lakes.

Popular with the locals and tourists alike

Guests can enjoy a delicious meal or a refreshing pint of Guinness in the lake-view bar and restaurant before retiring to one of 11 en-suite bedrooms, each equipped with TV, Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities.

The recently refurbished lodge boasts a 50-60 per cent occupancy on booking.com.

With panoramic views of Joyce Valley, Lough Mask and Loch Na Fooey the property is the ideal base from which to enjoy some walking, cycling or photography.

The Greenfield Lodge is looking for a new live-in landlord or landlady

For history buffs, Ashford Castle and grounds are just a 20-minute drive away in Cong village, a popular local tourist spot.

Pop in for a pint

The fully-licenced seven-day-a-week hotel bar and restaurant offers strong earning potential in the high season, while in the winter locals flock to this picturesque spot at the weekends.

Fancy running your own business?

Experience as a chef, cook or in hospitality would be beneficial.

"This is an attractive one-of-a-kind business in Ireland situated on the beautiful Lough Corrib," the current owners said, adding that the rent is negotiable from high to low season.

There is no investment required.