Fabulous opportunity - Pyrenean hotel restaurant with owner accommodation, terraces and tourism potential

Are you looking for a flexible hospitality business in the mountain?

A rare opportunity to relaunch a substantial former hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of the Pyrenees, close to Spain, ski resorts, walking routes and major tourist attractions.

Previously featured in Lonely Planet and once a thriving family-run business, Le Rocher offers approximately 465 m² of flexible accommodation including a restaurant, professionally equipped kitchen, reception area, lounge/bar, terraces, 11 guest bedrooms with en-suite facilities and an independent apartment.

Situated in the attractive village of Barbazan on the tourist route between Toulouse and Spain, the property offers enormous lifestyle and business potential for buyers seeking a hospitality project in a beautiful mountain setting.

The configuration lends itself to numerous possibilities including hotel, chambres d’hôtes, restaurant and bar.

Come and see for yourself and explore the surrounding villages and mountains.

A rare opportunity to relaunch a substantial former hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of the Pyrenees, close to Spain, ski resorts, walking and cycling routes, thermal spas, lakes and some of the region’s most beautiful mountain scenery.

Previously featured in Lonely Planet and once a thriving family-run business, Le Rocher offers a unique lifestyle and business opportunity in the attractive spa village of Barbazan. Combining owner accommodation potential with hospitality and tourism possibilities, the property offers approximately 465 m² of flexible accommodation including a restaurant, professionally equipped kitchen, reception area, lounge/bar, terraces, 11 guest bedrooms with en-suite facilities and an independent apartment.

The property occupies a strategic position on the route between Toulouse and Spain and is ideally located to attract tourists, cyclists, walkers, motorcyclists, skiers and visitors exploring the Pyrenees throughout the year. Thanks to its size and flexible configuration, it particularly lends itself to accommodating larger groups, including walking and cycling clubs, motorbike tours, retreats, family gatherings and special interest groups, while still being equally suitable for couples, families and individual travellers.

This gives the property a unique and highly flexible position within the regional tourism market.

This former hotel and restaurant has been closed following retirement and now offers buyers the chance to create a new hospitality project with considerable scope and flexibility. The configuration of the building would suit a range of possibilities including:

• Hotel and restaurant
• Chambres d’hôtes / Bed and Breakfast
• Bar and pizzeria
• Retreat or activity centre
• Group accommodation for walkers, cyclists or motorbike tours
• Restaurant with owner accommodation
• Tourism business with independent rental accommodation
• Family home with hospitality income

The property already benefits from the infrastructure required for hospitality use and offers buyers the opportunity to modernise and relaunch according to their own vision and style.

GROUND FLOOR – RESTAURANT AND SERVICE AREAS

The restaurant and service areas are situated on the garden level and include:

• Large restaurant dining room with tiled floor and direct access to the terrace areas
• Professional newly equipped commercial kitchen and preparation spaces
• WC facilities including disabled access
• Utility and preparation areas
• Storage rooms and reserves
• Boiler room
• Outdoor terrace seating areas ideal for summer dining and drinks

The layout allows for indoor and outdoor dining and the location is ideal for seasonal tourism, cyclists, walkers and passing trade.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

The hotel accommodation has its own separate entrance and is arranged over two floors connected by a beautiful wooden staircase. The atmosphere remains warm and welcoming and many original features have been retained.

The accommodation includes:

• 11 guest bedrooms including family rooms
• En-suite shower rooms
• Reception area
• Guest lounge with fireplace
• Separate bar area with wooden floor and terrace access
• Laundry room
• Corridors and storage spaces
• Terrace areas accessible from several bedrooms.

Some modernisation would now be beneficial in certain areas but the scale and layout of the accommodation offers enormous potential for buyers wishing to relaunch a tourism business in this highly popular region.

INDEPENDENT APARTMENT

The independent apartment currently serves as storage space for dry goods, equipment and supplies linked to the previous hotel and restaurant activity. However, the accommodation could easily be reinstated as independent living accommodation, staff accommodation or a rental gîte if desired.

The accommodation previously comprised:

• Kitchen
• Living room
• Bedroom
• Bathroom
• Separate WC

This area offers excellent flexibility for buyers

EXTERIOR

The exterior spaces are a major asset for hospitality use.

The property benefits from:

• Attractive first floor terrace for outdoor dining and drinks
• Courtyard seating areas
• Mountain views
• Easy access for guests
• Flexible entertaining spaces

The terraces and outdoor spaces create a wonderful atmosphere during the warmer months and offer enormous potential for creating a relaxed mountain hospitality experience.

LOCATION AND TOURISM

Barbazan is a lovely spa village situated in the central Pyrenees close to the Spanish border and surrounded by beautiful countryside, lakes and mountains. The region is extremely popular with walkers, cyclists, skiers, motorcyclists and visitors seeking outdoor activities and authentic French mountain villages.

The proximity to Bagneres de Luchon provides additional year-round potential, while the location between Toulouse and Spain attracts passing tourism throughout the seasons.

Activities in the surrounding area include:

• Skiing at Le Mourtis, Superbagnères and Peyragudes
• Cycling routes including famous Pyrenean mountain cols
• Hiking and mountain walking
• Fishing and lake activities
• Thermal spas and wellness tourism
• Motorbike touring routes
• Historical and cultural tourism
• Day trips into Spain and the Val d’Aran
Plus golf, horse-riding, rafting, summer fetes and more ....

TRANSPORT LINKS

The property is exceptionally well positioned for accessibility:

• Toulouse International Airport approximately 1h10
• Tarbes/Lourdes Airport under 1 hour
• A64 motorway approximately 11 minutes
• Montréjeau train station approximately 10 minutes
• Loures-Barbazan train halt approximately 4 minutes

A large commercial centre is within approximately 10 minutes by car and Saint-Gaudens offers a full range of shops, restaurants, services and amenities in under 30 mins.

SUMMARY

A substantial former hotel and restaurant in a strategic Pyrenean tourism location offering lifestyle and business potential at an accessible price point.

Whether buyers wish to relaunch a hotel and restaurant, create chambres d’hôtes, establish a retreat centre or simply combine a beautiful mountain lifestyle with tourism income, Le Rocher offers a rare and exciting opportunity in one of the most beautiful regions of southwest France.

I would be delighted to show you the property and, if this beautiful region is new to you, spend a little time sharing why I chose to make my home here in the Pyrenees. Having run my own chambres d’hôtes business locally for 13 years, I would also be very happy to share my experience of living and working in this wonderful area. Carole.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr