…a rare rustic retreat…

In an old gamekeeper’s house and two adjacent bothies, Colonsay Backpacker’ s Lodge, sounds like a rare rustic retreat. And it is. There can’t be many better places in the British Isles to explore, to experience the landscape and the wildlife, to say nothing of the local hospitality.

The Isle of Colonsay one of the Inner Hebrides, just south of Mull. It is not a big island and the word most used to describe it is idyllic. Teeming with wildlife, like an episode of Springwatch, you’ll have the opportunity to see otters, seals, dolphins from the epic empty beaches. They claim to have ‘the best oysters in the world’ and certainly seafood is a s fresh as it can be on Colonsay.  

Have a look at their website to see the cosy accommodation that could await you as you return.  Its says, in insistent CAPITAL LETTERS, ‘free WIFI’. So what’s not to like?

A summer holiday idyll, just 2 hours from Oban.

Colonsay, the jewel of the Hebrides, is surprisingly easy to reach.  Start your holiday with a mini cruise on the modern and very comfortable ferry from Oban.  Colonsay is blessed with white sandy beaches, its about 10 miles long and the peaceful acres are covered with wildlife including a bird sanctuary and delicate wild flowers.   The island has just over 100 inhabitants who are always interested in meeting new people.  Local industries include agriculture (oyster and honey farming) arts and crafts and a brewery.  There are signs of the islands habitation stretching back over 4000 years with some internationally renowned archaeological sites. So there plenty to do as well as explore the white sandy beaches.  Come and join us on Colonsay for your summer holiday for a friendly welcome.