Hillside
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Hillside Bed & Breakfast is less than 5 minutes walk from Castlebay ferry terminal and local amenities, and it's
Hosts are Islanders Donald & Doreen MacNeil where you can be sure of a true
Hebridean hospitality. At Hillside home cooking, baking and our guest's comfort and
relaxation is our speciality in a home from home setting.
Hillside has spectacular south facing views over looking Kisimul Castle, and Vatersay and
one of the many beautiful beaches to be seen.
The patio exclusively for our guests use is a suntrap and is an excellent place to unwind,
relax and enjoy the views and breathtaking sunsets. In the summer you may be lucky to
hear a corncrake and sometimes they can be seen running across the garden.
We have many years experience of the tourism trade and we will help to organise your
day, as well as arrange day trips to Mingulay in the summer, weather permitting, to see
the amazing high cliffs and the great variety of sea birds including the puffin.
Accomodation / Facilities:
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2 Double en-suite Bedrooms
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1single bedroom with private bathroom, dressing gown is provided for single
room.
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Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Cappuccino making facilities in bedrooms along with
complimentary sweets, tissues, cotton buds, cotton wool balls, shampoo/shower
gel.
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A complimentary plate of homebaking - either cake or chocolate squares is
supplied in each room daily and is there for the guest to enjoy when they return
back in the afternoon.
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We are renowned for our huge cooked breakfast’s but theres also healthy choices,
home made yogurt, fresh fruit and lemon water.
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For your comfort & convenience hair dryers are supplied in each bedroom.
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Residents lounge with Sky TV /DVD and we also have a fantastic selection of
Barra photos and local books for your interest.
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Special diets catered for, please inform when booking.
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Oil central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators through out the
house.
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Free Wi-Fi Avaiable through House.
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Private car parking.
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For guests comfort we operate a no smoking policy.
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No Pets
We also operate Hillside Cottage Self Catering.
Tariff: One Night Stays:
Double en-suite room: £100, Single Room: £50
Two or more nights: Double en-suite Room: £90, Single Room: £45
Room Only for Early morning ferry departures: Double en-suite Room: £80, Single
Room: £40
Open: January – December.
Guest Testimonials:
Bob & Doreen, Glasgow, June 2018
Excellent B & B, wonderful breakfast, superb home baking, Doreen you are the perfect
Hostess, Highland hospitality at its best!!
Sue & Peter, Glos, June 2018
Thank you so so much, wonderful stay once again, everything just perfect.
Helen & Chris, Cheshire, July 2018
We've had a lovely time as usual, see you next year!!
John & Erica, Albany, Western Australia, September 2018
Lovely friendly place and Doreen you have a beautiful smile, we really felt at home here,
many thanks.
Steven & Ces, Abu Dhabi & Los Angeles, September 2018
Blown away by the beauty of Barra, thank you Doreen.
Directions:
From Castlebay ferry terminal turn right, take 1st left for Gleann and Hillside Bed &
Breakfast and Hillside Self Catering are the third turn on the left.
From Airport/Ardmhor Ferry: Turn left onto main road, at Northbay junction turn right ,
drive for 7 miles, turn left for Gleann, and we are the 3rd turn on the left
Please do not hesitate to contact us for info
or to book:
Mrs Doreen MacNeil
Hillside Bed & Breakfast
25 Glen
Castlebay
Isle of Barra
Western Isles
HS9 5UQ
Telephone: +44 (0) 1871 810293
Mobile: 07964126879
Email: dndmacneil@btinternet.com
See Also Hillside Cottage
Please Note: If you do not receive a response to your email within a reasonable time, please try sending
email again and/or contacting Doreen by phone. Thank you.