Hillside
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:
•1 x double en-suite room
•1 x twin en-suite
•1 single room with private bathroom.
•Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Cappuccino making facilities in bedrooms along with complimentary sweets, tissues, cotton buds, cotton wool balls, shampoo/shower gel.
•A complimentary jar of homemade shortbread is provided in each bedroom on arrival for guests to enjoy with a cup of tea/coffee
•We are renowned for our huge cooked breakfast’s but theres also healthy choices, yogurt, fresh fruit and lemon water.
•For your comfort & convenience hair dryers are supplied in each bedroom.
•Residents lounge with Sky TV /DVD and we also have a fantastic selection of Barra photos and local books for your interest.
•Special diets catered for, please inform when booking.
•Oil central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators through out the house.
•Free Wi-Fi Avaiable through House.
•Private car parking.
•For guests comfort we operate a no smoking policy.
•No Pets
Tariff:
Minimum 2 Night Stays:
Two or more nights:
Double en-suite Room: £100, Twin en suite Room: £100: Single Room with private Bathroom: £50
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
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.