An 11-bedroom establishment described as “the UK’s first vegan hotel” is up for sale in the Scottish town of Pitlochry, inviting offers of around £950,000.
Called Saorsa 1875, the hotel was founded on the principle that “the correlation between style and animal products is outdated”. It caters to vegans, vegetarians, and those who are curious about a plant-based lifestyle.
The hotel has a lounge bar and restaurant, serving plant-based meals made with local, seasonal, and foraged produce; craft beers, wines, and cocktails are also available. Outside, visitors can enjoy large gardens with woodland walks, and there is also a yurt that can be used for retreats or private functions.
Since opening in 2019, Saorsa 1875 has welcomed numerous guests, including celebrities such as comedian Alan Carr. Owner Sandra McLaren-Stewart said that business remained strong but she and her family were moving on to a “new and exciting” project. She added that the hotel will remain open until a buyer is found.
Vegan accommodation
Vegan-friendly accommodation is slowly becoming more popular, with Yorkshire’s Beck Hall claiming to have become England’s first fully plant-based hotel last December. Elsewhere in the world, vegan rooms are now offered in luxury Abu Dhabi hotel Emirates Palace and Dubai’s NH Collection Dubai The Palm, complete with animal-free furnishings and bathroom amenities.
“Our family founded the Saorsa Group in Pitlochry, Scotland in 2018 as an extension of our own way of life; one that’s grounded in an appreciation for design, food, culture, and connection,” says the Saorsa 1875 website. “Housed within a 19th-century baronial edifice, the hotel’s bohemian stylings and eclectic furnishings offer the perfect antidote to the frantic pace of modern living.”
The listing for the hotel can be viewed here.
