Taking the very first Infotel title of Hotel of the Month this June is the Ceol Na Mara Guest House situated in the Isle of Harris!
Awarded four gold stars by Visit Scotland and situated a few minutes from Tarbet, this fabulous guest house boasts the ultimate peace and relaxation and is an ideal stay for those travelling for business or looking for the perfect break for the summer holidays. With so much to see and do, there’s never a dull day with plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the gorgeous views over Loch Kindebig.
Here are our four reasons why this venue should be top of your list of hotels and areas to visit!
Ceol Na Mara Guest House Facilities
This 20th Century Hebridean house offers twin, double or super king size rooms with wonderful views over the sea loch and Loch Kindebig, giving you the perfect opportunity to unwind and simply enjoy the nature which lies right in front of you. Alternatively, pop on your favourite programme or DVD on TV or enjoy some reading with a book from the hotel’s library. Rooms also include organic toiletries and a guest fridge.
Ceol Na Mara Guest House History
Bursting with history and heritage, this guest house was originally built in the early part of the 20th Century and during the 1970s and 80s it fell into considerable disrepair. In 1996, a major refurbishment took place to bring the property back to life and improve the standard of the guest house.
The hotel is named after the sound of water hitting rocks, called ‘Ceol Na Mara’ which is Scots Gaelic for ‘Music of the Sea’. The property has retained many of its traditional features including the staircase, resident’s lounge fireplace and the exterior walls, which all add to the character of the building.
A three storey extension was later built which joined onto the original structure. This completed the building’s renovation and today, Ceol Na Mara comprises of a ground floor, first and second floor.
Ceol Na Mara Guest House Breakfast
Guaranteed to kick-start your day the right way, enjoy an award-winning breakfast from 8.00am to 9.00am everyday.
You won’t be disappointed with the quality of the menu as where possible, everything is sourced locally with the meats provided by local butchers, fish selected from Stornoway and plenty of Sottish cheeses!
Featuring in The Michelin Guide 2018, all breakfast dishes at Ceol Na Mara are freshly prepared for guests and the menu includes porridge, a traditional Scottish breakfast, brioche and bacon or brioche and mushrooms, plus lots more!
Drinks available include tea, coffee and hot chocolate. To make your order, simply fill in the breakfast form the night before and hand it in to the hosts by 8pm.
Ceol Na Mara nearby Attractions
Home to vikings for centuries, the Isle of Harris is the living heart of Gaeldom and boasts some of the oldest rocks in the world, dating back millions of years.
Sandy beaches with green-grey waters await on the west of the Isle, perfect for those who love surfing, and for those more inclined to finding out the history of the area, a trip to the volcanic islands of St Kilda is ideal for explorers who wish to witness the ruins of a medieval village.
If you’d like to take a trip back to the 1850s where Harris gave its name to Harris Tweed, arranged by Lady Dunmore, the owner of Harris at that time, you can see first-hand just how Harris Tweet is made on the croft using the single width loom, the old wooden loom and even the new double width loom.
With a large and varied wildlife population, including rare species not found elsewhere, the Isle is home to Grey and Atlantic seals and polecats, and visitors may also spot dolphins, porpoise and whales!
Sport fishing and golfing are also popular hobbies for those visiting the area.