Oban, Mull & Tiree
This working ecological croft and environmentally sensitive hostel is one of Scotland's most rewarding and tranquil places to stay. Lovable black…
Must-see hotels in Southern Highlands & Islands
Southern Highlands & Islands
Romantic Crinan Hotel boasts one of the west coast's most spectacular views. All the bright, light rooms enjoy wonderful perspectives, and the somewhat…
The Trossachs
Splendidly set in secluded rural surrounds, all forest and stream, but just three miles from Aberfoyle, this castle is a treat, with four sumptuous rooms,…
Mull
This brilliant complex near Calgary beach offers a number of fantastic apartments, cottages and houses, beautifully designed and fitted out with timber…
The Trossachs
A luxury hideaway with a fantastically peaceful location overlooking two lochs, Monachyle Mhor is a great fusion of country Scotland and contemporary…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This cosy upstairs spot at the bend in the main road offers faultless hospitality, luxurious furnishings and an attractive blend of Scottish and Far…
The Trossachs
Soothingly situated on a lake (yes, it's the only non-loch in Scotland) 3 miles east of Aberfoyle, this genteel retreat makes a great romantic getaway…
The Trossachs
Callander's best hotel is centrally located but feels rural, set by the river in beautiful grounds. Endearing features include a lounge with blazing fire…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The George boasts a magnificent choice of opulent, individual rooms decorated with sumptuous period furniture. Some feature four-poster beds, Victorian…
Arran
Down a short potholed road, this Victorian hunting lodge has been adapted by keen young owners to offer contemporary comfort with relaxed style and…
Oban
This is a friendly place in an old church with a good vibe and a large and attractive communal lounge with lots of sofas and armchairs. A buffet breakfast…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Boat House brings a touch of class to Rothesay’s guesthouse scene, with quality fabrics and furnishings and an eye for design that makes it feel like a…
Arran
An excellent hostel in a charming spot with lovely views. Rooms sport chunky wooden furniture, keycards and lockers. Rainwater toilets, energy-saving…
Oban
A B&B can be a difficult balancing act: making things modern without losing cosiness, being friendly and approachable without sacrificing privacy. At this…
Arran
This stylish hotel offers great service and high comfort levels. Rooms are decorated with contemporary fabrics; 'cosy' rooms under the sloping roof are a…
Mull
An excellent hostel near the ferry slip, this purpose-built accommodation features top en suite dorms fetchingly decked out in wood. Bunks have lots of…
Mull
Here’s a treat: a B&B with a heated, indoor 10m swimming pool! Sonas is a large, modern house (follow signs to the golf course) offering luxury in a…
The Trossachs
An excellent all-round choice, Courie Inn has quality, comfortable rooms decorated with restrained modern elegance; they come in a variety of sizes,…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This lovable, higgledy-piggledy warren of a hotel has great service and appealing snug rooms (those with sea views cost more – £174 for a double),…
Mull
Antique furniture, four-poster beds, embroidered bedspreads, fresh flowers and candlelight lend this small hotel (only six rooms) an appealingly old…
Mull
Just up from the ferry, Seaview has beautifully decorated bedrooms and a breakfast conservatory with grand views across to Iona. The rooms are compact and…
Arran
Uplifting bay views and genuine, helpful hosts make this a cracking option. Airy, stylish rooms make the most of the natural light at the top of the town…
Arran
Living up to its name, this excellent small campsite is right by the sea (and the Kildonan Hotel) and has one of Arran's finest views from its grassy…
The Trossachs
This hostel in a mock-Tudor building has been a major labour of love by a local youth project and is now a top-class facility. Well-furnished dorms offer…
Islay
Cheerily welcoming, and with smart modern rooms with top-notch en suite bathrooms, this is a sound option in the centre of town. The host is a long-time…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
Smart, comfortable, modern accommodation and a genuine welcome make this easily Tiree's best midrange accommodation choice. It's situated in the north of…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This wonderfully laid-back hotel is set in an atmospheric old inn dating from 1750, a short walk uphill from the ferry pier in Scalasaig. It's a plush…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This beautiful hostel occupies a central former school building: it's great, with a modern kitchen, state-of-the-art wooden bunks and access for people…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This gorgeous modern bunkhouse is in Coll's main settlement, just a 10- to 15-minute walk from the ferry pier. It's a great facility, with a kitchen, good…
Loch Lomond
An attractive traditional inn built in slate and timber, this place offers bright, modern bedrooms for pampered hikers, plus super-spacious superior…
The Trossachs
Offering excellent value for stylish contemporary rooms in a handsome Victorian house, this main-road choice has energetic owners who provide first-class…
Mull
Bristling with turrets as a real castle should, this accommodation enjoys an unforgettable location, with huge windows framing green fields sloping down…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Right on a fine stretch of beach with a magnificent outlook to Islay and Jura, this traditional inn 10 miles north of Campbeltown on the main road is run…
Loch Lomond
Where the road ends on the eastern side of Loch Lomond is this postcard-quality retreat in an elegant ex-hunting lodge with lawns stretching right down to…
The Trossachs
This cottage is a haven of good hospitality and holds three snug en suite rooms that make an enticing Trossachs base. The rooms all have charm: we love…
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
This lovely Swiss-run stone farmhouse is just below the main road between Crianlarich and Tyndrum, but has a fabulous outlook over a valley, with…
Oban
Set on the hillside above town, this Oban B&B commands magnificent views over to Kerrera and Mull. It's run with genuine enthusiasm, and the owners are…
The Trossachs
This elegant home has a fabulous hillside location with verdant garden and lovely vistas; it's close to Callander's centre but far from the crowds. The…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
The first building you reach coming from the ferry on Coll is this lovely B&B, with a large front garden and magnificent views over the water. The owners…
Arran
Opposite the ferry, the Douglas is a smart, stylish haven of island hospitality. Views are magnificent and luxurious rooms with smart contemporary fabrics…
