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Colonsay House Garden
A Mansion Houses & Gardens in Islands
Mansion
Colonsay House Gardens has an unusual trees and shrubs sourced from all over the world from the 1930's. These include crinodendrons, eucalypts and the dramatic flame red embothrium. Giant magnolias and gunnera flank the pond and numerous cordylines intersperse with the brilliant orange bark of myrtles to give a subtropical feel. In spring, paths are lined with Himalayan primulas, bluebells and other wild flowers. The walled gardens with their rolling lawns have a more formal feel. A wonderful Dicksonia antartica stands among lomatia, crinodendrons and camellias. Abutilons, olearias and, later in the year, eucryphias, flower
profusely alongside enormous Monterey cypresses. A focal point is the Lighthouse Garden, featuring the Fresnel lens from Islay. Teas and home baking are available. The cafe serves lunches and teas with home baking
Corncrake Cottage B&B
Achaban House
Mull & Iona
B&B ££Achaban House, a former manse, is less than one mile from Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull and is the sensible option if wanting to visit Iona for a day-trip or the Isle of Staffa
Loch Gorm House
Islay and Jura
B&B ££££Loch Gorm House is a luxury five star Bed and Breakfast guesthouse on the beautiful Isle of Islay. Close to the Bruichladdich distillery and overlooking Loch Indaal.
2 x Double • 1 x Double/Twin
Private House Stays
I have selected the properties on Private House Stays for their individuality that results from being privately owned. They take many forms from bed and breakfasts to small hotels but in each case it is the marque of the owner that sets it apart. This may be the charm of the furnishings, the wholesome home cooking or simply the atmosphere created by a charismatic host. I have inspected most of the establishments listed here and feel sure you will enjoy staying in them too.
Remember - booking through Private House Stays is free of charge.
Archie Bouverie