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 Overlooking the small
town of Castlebay, the
hotel commands
panoramic views of the natural harbour, ancient Kisimul Castle and the
island
of Vatersay beyond. It’s only a couple
of minutes walk to the delightful town (village) centre, where
you’ll find a
bank, tourist information centre and a few local shops, plus the ferry
to/from
Oban.
Dating from 1880, the hotel blends a good
deal of character
with modern facilities and offers a very convenient base from which to
explore
the island. Public rooms are decorated in warm colours, which give a
cosy feel
to the hotel, and the en-suite guest bedrooms are well appointed and
comfortable, with tea and coffee making trays, plus
TV.
Perhaps even more important than the fabric
of the
hotel, the hospitality you can expect from the staff is warm and
welcoming –
service is friendly and attentive, so you’ll feel very much
at home.
The Castlebay’s excellent
restaurant is popular with local
residents, as well as guests, serving fresh local produce and seafood
as
available in season. Recommendations
include a tasty beef and ale pie, served with mash – or try
beer-battered
locally landed cod with chips
Next door to the hotel, the Castlebay Pub offers
an opportunity to sample nightlife, local style. Barra people
know how to enjoy themselves and the bar is one of
the centres of the community. While
you’ll often find impromptu musical entertainment here,
it should not
disturb your sleep, as the Pub is detached from the hotel.
Click
here for directions from Oban - Castlebay Ferry
Click
here for directions from Barra Airport
Click
here for directions from Eriskay - Aird Mhor Ferry
View
the hotel photo gallery (opens in new window).
Suggestion
This is a
place where total relaxation comes easy, so take a stroll or two
– perhaps rent a bike - to see Barra at really close
quarters. You’ll find treasures that
you’d otherwise miss when you drive around the
island.
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