ISLE OF RONA HOLIDAY COTTAGES

Rona's only permanent residence, Rona Lodge is where Bill Cowie our caretaker/ manager lives, overlooking Big Harbour (Acarseid Mhor) - one of the most beautiful anchorages in Scotland.  The three cottages  are 1 ½ miles over a hill track from the pier at Big Harbour - a spectacular walk with the Cuillins at your back, Torridon to the North and Lewis and Harris far away across the Minch. Your luggage and supplies travel by 4-wheel drive bike and trailer (there are no shops or pubs on the island so visitors should bring enough provisions for their stay).

Right at the end of the track, in a secluded location, 'Escape' - the recently renovated former Rona Manse overlooks the tidal bay of Dry Harbour (Acarseid Thioram) from an elevated site with a fantastic west facing views across the Sound of Raasay towards Skye and the pinnacle, 'The Old Man of Storr'. 50 metres from the enclosed garden a pond, which attracts otters, has been created on the grassy slope where the Highland cattle come to feed and the Rona red deer feed in the early morning and late evening.

  • Inside, the cottage has just been extensively renovated from a bare substantial shell. The rooms are light, clean, cosy with under floor central heating, radiators and oak floors upstairs, wood burning stoves, gas cooker, fridge freezer, wash machine and dryer. The views and sunsets are breathtaking from this elevation.
  • Spectacular sea views from every room, and from the observation porch and deck.
  • Sleeps 4, both bedrooms upstairs have en suite showers. The master bedroom has a double bed, the second bedroom has two single beds.
  • This is a non smoking and pet free house.
  • All fuel, bed linen and towels are included.
  • Very secluded

  • VisitScotland 4 star

 

Relax by a roaring fire

Winter view from Escape

Kitchen detail

Beachcombing

Exterior and deck

Catch fresh lobster & bring champagne for a perfect honeymoon at Escape

Hall and staircase

Nautical maps

Woodburning stoves

Observation porch

Stonework

Escape nestles beneath the ruined settlement looking out to sea

 
'Seascape' and 'Skyescape', two adjoining cottages have been rebuilt at the former Mission House overlooking the beautiful tidal bay of Dry Harbour (Acarseid Thioram).

  • Inside, the cottages are light, clean and cosy with central heating, wood-burning stoves, oak floors, showers, comfy beds, gas cookers, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dryer and sunsets to die for.
  •  25% discount for booking both cottages
  • The layout of the cottages retains a high degree of privacy
  • The cottages each sleep 2 adults in a spacious double room but extra guest beds available on request
  • VisitScotland 3 star
     

    Arriving on the MV Stardust

    Big buoys!

    Winter walks

    Signs of the times

    Make new friends

    Rock pooling

    Cosy bedrooms

    Fish for food

    Blazing fires

    The locals...

    Romantic sunsets

    Moonlit nights

2008 Rates

  Escape Seascape  Skyescape
any other time £595 £425 £425
high season £795 £595 £595

High Season
24/05/2008 - 30/05/2008
28/06/2008 - 29/08/2008
21/12/2008 - 03/01/2009

An  additional £50 per cottage (not per person) is charged for a contribution towards the return charter boat trip from Portree.  The lets are from Saturday to Saturday and visitors should call Dan Corrigal, Skipper of the MV Stardust at least 3 days in advance to check the boarding times (usually 8.45am from Portree) - 0779 874 3858. There are also special rates for winter and weekend breaks - please call us for further details.      

For combined bookings of Seascape/ Skyescape together we are offering a 25% discount and only £50 per cottage per booking towards the ferry charge

Short breaks are sometimes available at short notice in the summer months using the MV Rona for the return journey, please telephone to arrange.

 For further details, questions or to check availability, e-mail ronalodge@tiscali.co.uk or call Bill Cowie on 07831293963 or 07775593055

Win a free return holiday!  

In order to help us on Saturday changeover days, visitors to Seascape, Skyescape and Escape have the chance to enter into a draw where a week’s holiday is up for grabs. The simple rule is that you leave the cottages as you found them.  

This year's winner is Prue Waters and her camera-shy owners Brian and Gill who are returning for a holiday in 2007.            

Mainland Accommodation

For those staying on the mainland before travelling to Rona or on their return journey we recommend the following Hotel and Bed & Breakfast establishments: 

Kevin & Pam Simmister
Kiltaraglen House
Portree
Tel: 01478 612435 -  minimum 2 night stay
www.kiltaraglen.co.uk

Mr & Mrs R MacRae
Duirinish Guest House
Viewfield Rd
Portree
Tel No 01478613728 - Closed during winter, no pets.

Mrs E Nicolson
Almondbank
Viewfield Rd
Portree
Tel No 01478612696 - Pets welcome


The Pier Hotel
Quay Street
Portree
Tel No 01478612094 - No pets

Mr & Mrs R MacAskill
Ardhaven
Breakish
Tel No 01471822625 - 25 minutes from Portree