Raasay House Hotel

LOVED the location, grounds, inn and yummy breakfast and dinner. Staff went overboard to help.

Light in the bathroom had a too long automatic delay, so that was disturbing at night.

Beautiful property. Wonderful views.

Our first night was in a room like a hostel dorm. We asked for a shift so our second was in a much better room in a bay window

Nicer

Nowt

Very nice place

The island, tha building

The location was brilliant. Rooms were super clean and we even got a room upgrade which was a nice surprise. It is a very dog friendly hotel. Everyone who works there is super friendly and help where they can. The library is stunning. Very cozy to read a book in. We will definitely come back again with a little more time :-)

Nothing

Excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff who were happy to go the extra mile.

Has to be one of the best hotels we have stayed in Scotland.

The shower was a bit small for the size of the bathroom.

The room was very comfortable, and the views out across the grounds and towards the bay were stunning. I knew the history of the house, having lived on Raasay in the past, but had not expected the refurbishment to deliver such quality alongside sensitivity to the original build. There is a community-run walled garden that forms part of the property, and it was a joy to see the produce being grown that is in use within the Island's businesses (hotel, shop, distillery - even the primary school serve their veggies). Well worth a wander round during daylight. The breakfast was well arranged, self-service buffet with a good selection of quality food, and had we stayed longer we would have enjoyed a meal in the restaurant one evening. Some particular mentions - "Patterns of Flora" is an art instillation mapping seven Raasay habitats that was evident around the building, very discrete but highly enjoyable (ceramic tiles illustrating some of the rare species of flora on the island). The guest lounge / library in the West Wing was a really cosy room, and became a place that we migrated to in the evening following a friend's funeral (the reason for our visit). It was lovely to be so relaxed that evening after the actual service and wake; many memories were shared, and I couldn't think of a better setting for us all. Upstairs in the West Wing was a well-stocked games room (pool table, table soccer etc) and I think for longer stays it would be good, especially for teenagers. There are a range of outdoor activities available through the family-led outdoor centre, and the staff are very accommodating of folk needed a lift to/from the ferry (although it's a short walk for foot passengers). Whenever booking an Island stay, it is worth doing the homework re ferry timetables.

The hotel was perfect, met our needs in every way.