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Our six comfortable self-catering lodges are set in a tranquil hillside location next to Armadale Castle Gardens and are open all year round. They enjoy glorious views across the Sound of Sleat to the hills of Knoydart on the mainland. If you’re looking for a winter retreat we also have an additional property available, Riverview Retreat, which is situated in the picturesque village of Ord.

Relax and enjoy – we’re ‘Good to Go’

When you stay with us you can relax knowing that we have the official Good to Go mark, showing that we’re following UK Government and industry Covid-19 guidelines and have all the right measures in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

For everyone’s safety and peace of mind we’ve extended our cleaning and disinfecting regimes between lets. On arrival you’ll find hand sanitiser, cleaning products and information about the additional hygiene measures we are asking all our guests to take.  We’re following best practice set out by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers with guidance from NHS Scotland and others; download our full list of measures from this page (right).

We have also changed our cancellation policy to enable more flexibility in these uncertain times. We ask for a 25% deposit to secure the booking, with the final balance payable 7 days before arrival. If we have to cancel your booking due to a change in Scotland’s lockdown rules, we will provide you with a full refund or re-book for a future date, whichever you prefer. For more information download the Terms & Conditions from this page (right).

We are pleased to accept short breaks – the minimum stay is 3 nights.

We ask all our guests to adhere to Scottish Government rules relating to Covid-19. From Friday 25 September, people from more than one household (or extended household) must not stay in self-catered accommodation together while the current restrictions on indoor private gatherings are in place. If you have are currently booked and have more than one household in your party please contact us to discuss your booking.

About the lodges

All our lodges are Visit Scotland 4 Star accredited. The accommodation consists of an open-plan living room and dining kitchen, bathroom, double bedroom, twin-bedded room and a single/double bunkroom, ideal for children. We can provide a cot and high chair on request.

Glengarry Lodge has ramped access and is suitable, with assistance, for people with wheelchairs. We welcome well-behaved dogs in all Lodges apart from Clanranald, which is kept pet-free. Dogs are charged at £20 per stay; maximum two dogs per stay. 

“WOW. We are currently traveling all over Europe with our kids for the summer and the lodge was hands down our favorite place we’ve stayed so far! It’s so homey and comfortable and the view is just gasp worthy.”

All lodges have free WiFi. They are fully equipped with cooker, microwave, oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with built in DVD, and CD player. Linen, towels and electricity are included in the price.

During your stay all guests are entitled to unlimited free entry to the Museum and Gardens during opening hours. (Please note that due to Covid-19 situation, opening may be restricted during your visit. Refer to Plan your visit pages for the latest information.) We also offer 10% discount in our gift shops and in the bistro. (Discount applies to all food and to drinks purchased with food, but not to bar only drinks.)  

Our lodges are available for rent throughout the year (minimum 3 nights). To check prices and availability, and to securely book online, use the ‘check availability’ window on this page. For all other accommodation enquiries please contact us.

About Riverview Retreat

Riverview Retreat is a peaceful 2 bedroom semi-detached house in the picturesque village of Ord, south Skye. It is located on a hill above the shores of Loch Eishort and a few minutes’ walk from the shore. Ord is a picture-perfect place to explore, view a glorious sunset and take in the fresh Highland air. This property is available to rent during the winter only.

A 2 bedroom house which sleeps up to 4 people, Riverview Retreat has a cosy living room with 2 couches and a dining room table along with Freesat TV.  Please note that Ord does not have any mobile phone signal, but WiFi is available at the house. The kitchen has all the amenities you could wish for during your stay including washer, dryer, fridge, freezer, stove, microwave and kettle. The main bedroom is en-suite with a king size bed and built in wardrobe; the en-suite bathroom has a bath with a shower combo.  The twin room has a dressing table and wardrobe, the second bathroom is located in the hallway and has a shower only, sink and toilet.

Check availability and book Riverview Retreat.