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Isle of Colonsay, Argyll & Bute
Hotel
White sandy beaches, skies that start at your feet, then a cute hotel full of island charm: a pretty garden, hearty food and good rooms wait
9 rooms
Rooms sleep 1 – 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
The Experience
Another fabulous Hebridean island, a perfect place to escape the world. Wander at will and find wild flowers in the machair, a golf course tended by sheep and huge sandy beaches across which cows roam. Wildlife is ever present, from a small colony of wild goats to a rich migratory bird population; the odd golden eagle soars overhead, too. At low tide the sands of the south give access to Oronsay. The island’s 14th-century priory was one of Scotland’s finest and amid impressive ruins its ornate stone cross still stands. As for the hotel, it brims with an easy style – airy interiors, stripped floors, fires everywhere, friendly staff. There’s a locals’ bar for a pint (and a brewery on the island), a pretty sitting room packed with books, a dining room for super food, a decked terrace for drinks in the sun. Bedrooms have local art, warm colours, lovely fabrics and the best beds; some have sea views, all have good bathrooms. Spin around on bikes, search for standing stones, lie in the sun and stare at the sky. There’s a festival in May for all things Colonsay. Wonderful.
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Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Closed
- Nov, Jan (after New Year) & Feb.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Lunch from £4.50. Packed lunch £7. Bar meals from £11.50. Dinner, 3 courses, about £25.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £75
- Surcharges
- Singles £75-£85.
- 1 Single
- From £75
- 1 Family room for 4
- From £110
- 4 Doubles
- From £95
- 3 Twins
- From £90
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Accommodation
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Jane Howard
- The stunning Colonsay House Gardens are famous for their huge collection of rhododendrons and other exotic species from around the world. The fabulous café is open 3 times a week and has a sunny deck overlooking the garden. About 2 miles from the hotel.
- Kiloran Bay is a mile long white sandy beach with gentle surf that is regularly voted one of the best beaches in the UK. About 3 miles from the hotel.
- The hotel is a listed building that was built as an inn in the late 1700's, and has always been the hub of local Colonsay life.
- Colonsay has over 150 species of birds and nearly all of Britain's sea birds, with the rare corncrake and black chough breeding happily.
- Colonsay has its own micro brewery brewing pale ale and lager.
- The honey-producing black bee on Colonsay is a protected species. The honey wins many awards for its pure heather and wildflower flavour. Our specialty is Colonsay honey ice cream - don't forget to try it!
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