This romantic
Isle of Skye hideaway, set in 2 acres of
grounds, has magnificent views over the
Sound of Sleet and glorious sunsets are a
frequent bonus.
In addition,
its proximity to the Skye Bridge and
Armadale Ferry port means that seclusion
need not mean remoteness from the
mainland.
There’s plenty to explore on the island and
in summer guests can take a trip on the
exclusive hotel yacht personally crewed by
the owners.
The
bedrooms at the hotel are individually
decorated with beautiful fabrics and wall
coverings and have either brass or sleigh
beds made up with crisp linens.
Each room has en-suite bathrooms with power
shower, some also have bathtub, and all come
supplied with luxurious Arran Aromatic toiletries.
The chef uses only the finest and freshest local
ingredients to create the fabulous, four course,
and fine dining menus with imaginative dishes that
have earned Toravaig House its AA Rosette. The
Skye Seafood and Highland Lamb, beef and game are
succulent and organic vegetables are prepared to
perfection. Lunches and afternoon teas are another
treat; in fact food is available most of the day
at this little boutique hotel with its well earned
reputation for fine food.
Recommended in the area: Armadale Castle
Gardens and Museum of the Isles, Cuillin Hill;
Skye Serpentarium.
With stunning
views over the sound of Sleat and
mainland mountains beyond, Duisdale House
Hotel is perfectly positioned for
exploring the romantic Isle of Skye.
Built as a
hunting lodge for the Clan Macdonald
family in the 1860s, Duisdale sits in its
own grounds of 30 acres which include
lush, sleepy gardens and extensive
ancient woodlands.
The
hotel itself has recently been completely
refurbished and is now a stylish,
contemporary, retreat.
Beyond its stone and slate exterior lie many
original features; the original fireplaces,
beautiful staircase and ornate ceiling
cornices, which all blend perfectly with the
hotels’ new dramatic, chic interior.
Luxurious, contemporary fabrics and wall coverings
together with chic new furniture combine to create
the perfect backdrop for the extensive a la carte
menu, where each dish is creatively prepared
mainly using fresh Island produce – all with a
contemporary twist of course! Skye Seafood
including Langoustines and Scallops, Lamb, Beef,
organic vegetables and salad leaves are all
skilfully prepared by the talented kitchen
brigade. Feature and Four Poster beds make up the
eighteen, mainly double bedrooms, each one unique
in design and layout. With the emphasis on romance
and luxury, sensuous Arran Aromatic Toiletries,
thick fluffy towels and crisp bedding all complete
the luxurious package. Exclusive daily sailing
trips are available from April to September on the
hotels private yacht which is crewed by owners
Anne and Ken. This is indeed a magical experience.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the deliciously,
dramatic Duisdale House Hotel.
