Colonsay Backpackers Lodge
Backpackers in the Hebrides : Bunkhouse on Colonsay
Colonsay Backpackers Lodge, Colonsay Estate Cottages, Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, PA61 7YP
Call The Manager on 01951 200211
Overview
Colonsay Backpackers Lodge is located on a peaceful and idyllic Inner Hebridean island to the south of Mull which boasts magnificent sandy beaches, ancient forests and beautiful lochs. The place is teeming with wildlife which includes dolphins, seals, otters and many rare species of bird. There are ancient standing stones and a 14th century priory with exceptional carved Celtic tombstones. The famous Colonsay House, gardens and café are open to visitors three times a week. The pub, café, shop and village hall, where there are regular ceilidhs, are all within three miles. The best oysters in the world are grown on Colonsay. Play a round of golf or treat yourself to a meal in the hotel. The lodge is a refurbished former gamekeeper's house with bothies. Centrally heated, it has 2 twin, 3 twin bunk and 2 three-bedded rooms. It has a large dining/cooking/sitting area and a sitting room with coal fire. Bed linen, towels and WiFi provided.This accommodation is featured on our map of Mull, Arran and West Coast of Scotland and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
16: 5x2, 2x3Open:
April to October. 24 hoursPrice per night:
£28pp twin, £22pp bothyBooking:
Payment required 24 hours in advance.Directions:
Ferry departs Oban every day April to October (rest of year Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat). Flights Thurs from Connel Airport, nr Oban. Transport from the harbour can be arranged if required.Public Transport:
Train and coach to Oban. Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Colonsay takes 2.5 hours. Flights Hebridean Air from ConnelWalks:
Long Distance Walks
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By the Sea
Bunkhouses and hostels near to pubs
Available Easter 2021
Available May Day Bank Holiday 2021
Available Spring Bank Holiday or Whitson Half Term 2021
Private Rooms
Available to Individuals
Available August Bank Holiday 2021
Available Autumn Half Term 2020
Available New Year 2021
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News & Offers from Colonsay Backpackers Lodge
Colonsay Backpackers Lodge is closing for the Winter.
November 17th 2020
Guests old and new, please note that we are closing for the winter months. We will be opening again in April 2021. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and hopefully your friends too and sharing our magical island.
Colonsay Backpackers Lodge is open this Autumn and Winter with availability from 21st August.
July 29th 2020
The pristine eastern coastline of Colonsay – waiting for your return. We are ready to welcome you back!
Colonsay, the jewel of the Hebrides
June 21st 2019
Just 2 hours from Oban, sparkles the Isle of Colonsay.
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, which will deliver you to the white sandy beaches of Colonsay.
Colonsay 10 mile strecth is blessed with peaceful acres are covered with wildlife including a bird sanctuary and delicate wild flowers.
The island has just over 100 inhabitants who contribute to a local community atmosphere, that is 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 is plenty to explore as well as relaxing on the white sandy beaches.
Come and join us on Colonsay for your summer holiday for a friendly welcome.
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