Scotland

The Western Isles are a group of islands which are found out in the Atlantic ocean off the west coast of Scotland. Rather strangely the Western Isles are also widely known as the Outer Hebrides. There are over 200 islands in the group but only a handful are populated with many becoming deserted in the last century. The main island is the Isle of Lewis to the north where you will find the regions main town and administrative center, Stornoway.

At one time Stornoway was one of the busiest fishing ports in Europe but the fishing industry fell into sharp decline after the First World War. The fishing industry had brought the town to life and a small, but highly active, fishing fleet still works from Stornoway. With the fishing boats adding a great deal of interest to an otherwise ordinary highland town Stornoway is considered one of the best places to stay in the Western Isles. Below is an introduction to some of the bed and breakfast accommodation available in the town of Stornoway.

The Caberfeidh Hotel has long been known as the finest hotel in Stornoway and although it looks rather ’70s from the outside inside is luxuriously contemporary. Found on the very outskirts of town the Caberfeidh Hotel has some of the finest surroundings with the densely wooded Lews Castle grounds opposite and some fine gardens of its own.

Steornabhagh’s oldest hotel, the Royal Hotel, first opened to the public in 1850. Situated right in the center of the town, the Royal has managed to maintain much of it’s unique character while also managing to keep up to date offering modern high standard accommodation.

The Caladh Inn is Steornabhagh’s most substantial hotel with the most rooms. The Caladh Inn is found just on the outskirts of the town on the road that heads out to the airport. The Caladh Inn is extremely popular with both businessmen and tourists who appreciate the superb hospitality and central location.

Holm View Guest House is a four star guest house offering superb bed and breakfast accommodation about fifteen minutes drive from Stornoway’s town center. Also available is Holm View Cottage which also provides excellent bed and breakfast.

The 3 star Thorlee Guest House is found right in the very center of Stornoway and offers the cheapest accommodation in the town. Offering such reasonable prices it is not surprising that the Thorlee is one of the most popular places in Stornoway.

Whichever hotel or guest house in Stornoway you decide to stay in you are almost guaranteed to have a wonderful time in superb friendly surroundings. The Western Isles are well known for the first class hospitality offered and the accommodation available in Stornoway is no exception and you will, most probably, experience the finest hospitality ever.