HOTEL, BED AND BREAKFAST, GUEST HOUSE, LODGING
AND SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION DIRECTORY
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E-mail EstablishmentOur policy has been to keep the old fashioned character of the hotel intact, in order to retain its Highland charm and old world atmosphere. The rooms are decorated in cotton and linen chintzes, with traditional furniture. There are log fires in the reception rooms, and a wood panelled dining room where candlelit dinners can be enjoyed overlooking the bay and the island of Ornsay. There are two sitting rooms and two dining rooms, so private dinners can be accommodated. |
| Accommodation The hotel has four suites, recently created from the restored stables. Each has a double bedroom upstairs, and a cosy sitting room below with a sofa bed. The interiors are light and airy, with toile and check fabrics with painted and pine furniture. The view is across the water to the lighthouse of Isle Ornsay.  There are twelve other bedrooms (six in the Garden House) each with its own individual character. Some rooms are wood-lined, and one has a 19th century canopied bed from nearby Armadale Castle. All 12 rooms have private bathrooms and central heating. Each have complimentary tea/coffee/chocolate/shortbread /toiletries and a miniature of gold award winning "Te Bheag" whisky, hair dryer, dressing gowns and direct dial telephone.  The suites, housed in the former stable block dating back to 1871 which are on two levels, each have a sitting room and bathroom downstairs and bedroom upstairs. Suite 4 also has a bedroom downstairs. Each with every contemporary comfort, including television and mini bars.  Iron, ironing board and shoe cleaning material are available at the reception. Tariff subject to revision at any time, but bookings will be honoured at the price prevailing at the time of booking. A good anchorage for yachts with groceries, water, bar, baths and restaurant is also available. Special facilities for parties, weddings, seminars and receptions are available. Price on request. Polite pets are welcome by prior arrangement. |
| Cuisine The hotel has won many awards for its cuisine, wine list, hospitality and comfort. In 1997 it was chosen as "the most romantic hotel in Great Britain and Ireland".  We like to offer our guests cuisine that sustains health, and satisfies indulgence. Dinner consists of four courses, with three choices at each stage. The menus reflect the abundance of fresh local produce from the Estate, specialising in shellfish and game. Langoustines arrive at the old stone pier, and oysters from the hotel's own oyster beds. Special menus can be arranged in advance. The wine list is personally chosen by Sir Iain and Lady Noble, with changing themes. It has received Les Routiers Corps d'Elite Wine Awards. Our second dining room can be used for intimate dinners and celebrations. Larger events, such as weddings, birthdays, concerts, ceilidhs, dances and informal conferences, can be catered for in two nearby halls: the Talla Dearg Gallery, and Talla Dhuisdeil. |
| The Locality The hotel forms part of Fearann Eilean Iarmain, a traditional Estate covering 23,000 acres belonging to Sir Iain Noble. It lies in the parishes of Sleat and Strath, an area of great natural beauty with hills and moorland, woodland and seashore. This habitat sustains abundant bird life and a wide variety of plant species and wild flowers. The area is known as "Lios an Eilein" ("the Garden of Skye") and is famous for its geology. Beside the hotel, on the little harbour, is the headquarters of "The Gaelic Whiskies", the only whisky company with its headquarters in the Hebrides. There you can taste their connoisseur brands and buy a bottle at your leisure. This is Gaelic country. Eilean Iarmain has been known as "The Gaelic centre of the World".The language is widely spoken and staging an upsurge. The Gaelic College of Sabhal Mor Ostaig is 7 miles away, where degree courses are taught through the medium of Gaelic at the adjoining campuses which were founded by Sir Iain Noble. Just beyond is the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, with a visitor centtr, and a fine arboretum and garden. In the north of the island is Dunbheagan Castle, and Portrigh, the capital of Skye. |
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