Isle of Lewis Accommodation
Of all the many islands of the Western Isles of Scotland it is, possibly, the Isle of Lewis which has most to offer the visitor. While the Isle of Harris has outstanding natural beauty it is the Isle of Lewis that has the most widely known places of interest. As well as the spectacular beaches found to the south west of Lewis there are a number of Internationally important historical sites which must really be seen with your own eyes to appreciate their splendor. One of the most famous sites is the stone circle known as Calanais Standing Stones. Shown to the left is one of the, many, stone circles found around the area of Calanais.
Hospitality has always been an important part of the culture and practices of the people who live in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Throughout history there have been many examples of times when the hospitality of these folk has been proven to be life saving. Today this incredible hospitality shines through in the superb accommodation found on the Isle of Lewis. Below you will find details of some of the finest.
Isle of Lewis Accommodation
Lewis Bed and Breakfast / Guest House
Lewis Hotel / Bed and Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast / Guest House Accommodation on the Isle of Lewis
Holm View Guest House (4 Star STC)
Holm View Guest House is situated in a most beautiful setting looking out across the sea. The Isle of Lewis has some of the most incredible sunsets and these are best appreciated when the sun is setting down on the horizon with the North Atlantic ocean spread out before it. Sometimes the sea can be seen to change colours continually until the sun is set completely. Holm View Guest House offers first class (4 star rated) bed and breakfast accommodation within easy reach of the main town of Stornoway which makes it perfect for those who like peace and quiet but also like to be close to the usual amenities found in a town or city.
Thorlee Guest House (3 Star self accredited)
Far closer to Stornoway is the Thorlee Guest House, in fact you couldn't get any closer to the town centre because, as you can see from the photograph to the left, it is right at the very heart of the town. If you like to have everything close to hand then the, 2 star, Thorlee Guest House should prove to be the most perfect bed and breakfast accommodation for you.
Bed & Breakfast / Hotel Accommodation on the Isle of Lewis
The Caberfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Widely known as the finest hotel, in the town of Stornoway, the Caberfeidh Hotel offers high quality accommodation in a most wonderful setting. Over the last decade or so the Caberfeidh has continually strived to improve and upgrade their accommodation and this shows with the most comfortable rooms and a wonderful restaurant. Often the venue for weddings and wedding celebrations the Caberfeidh Hotel has a number of function rooms and meeting rooms suitable for a number of purposes especially business conferences. In fact the Caberfeidh has become so popular for weddings that they now offer a complete wedding service. No Pets Allowed.
The Caladh Inn, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Owned by the same hotel group (Cala Hotels) that owns the Caberfeidh Hotel above, the Caladh Inn provides truly excellent accommodation a little nearer the town centre. Being within a few minutes walk of the centre of Stornoway the Caladh Inn is highly suited for those visiting the Isle of Lewis for business or pleasure. No Pets Allowed.
The Royal Hotel, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Although the Royal Hotel is Stornoway's most historic hotel (being built in 1850) it is wholly modern in it's outlook. Their HS1 Bar was the town's first cafe bar and has become a highly popular venue for the locals as well as the many tourists. The Royal Hotel's Boatshed Restaurant has a most excellent reputation for quality food and is, again, highly favoured by locals and tourists alike. The fact that the Royal hotel is a minutes walk from the town centre makes it perfect as a base for a Western Isles vacation.