Enjoy a traditionally simple Christmas on Skye

Ullinish Country Lodge offers an indulgent and relaxing 3-night Christmas programme

Surrounded by dramatic views, Ullinish Country Lodge occupies a less visited corner of Skye and for that part more mysterious. Sheltered by a small brae to the north and surrounded by lochs on three sides, this historic building has been host to Highland life for over 300 years.

Ullinish have created a special package for the festive break that allows couples and individuals to make a break from the normal, busy Christmas routine; and one that helps them to find the time to enjoy the simpler things in life like walking, eating and relaxing amongst like-minded folks. The packed itinerary includes time to eat, time to sleep-in, time to explore the island – Santa even manages to drop by to leave presents!

Food at Ullinish is prepared by award-winning Head Chef Bruce Morrison and his team who serve the freshest Skye ingredients in the lodge’s candlelit restaurant. Fish and seafood caught from the surrounding waters, and meat and game from the hills are served alongside contemporary cuisine accompanied by fine wines from an extensive cellar.

The landscape around Ullinish Country Lodge is rare, rugged and romantic and is the perfect environment to appreciate autumn’s changing weather. With Ullinish Country Lodge offering accommodation and cuisine at the highest level, visitors are guaranteed the perfect end to a perfect day.

Contact details

Brian & Pam Howard

Ullinish Country Lodge

Struan

Isle of Skye

IV56 8FD

Tel: 01470 572214

Email: ullinish@theisleofskye.co.uk

www.theisleofskye.co.uk

Christmas Programme:

Christmas Eve: Arrive in time for Afternoon Tea, served 4.00-5.00pm. Relax and meet the staff and other guests then enjoy a Champagne and Canapé reception in the lounge at 7.00pm followed by a gourmet Six Course Dinner served at 7.45pm in the fine dining restaurant.

Christmas Day: Before breakfast Santa will leave presents outside guests’ bedroom doors. Breakfast is served between 9.00 – 10.30am. The rest of the morning can be enjoyed on a walk out to Oronsay Island (tide permitting) or up to the local ancient broch. Return in time for Mulled Wine at 1pm followed by a Traditional Five Course Christmas Lunch served at 1.30pm. After lunch there are board/card games/chess available or simply just relax in front of the log fire. A Seafood Buffet will be served from 8.00pm.

Boxing Day: Breakfast is served between 9.00 – 10.30am. After a relaxing late breakfast guests can investigate the beautiful Island with its magical landscape and rugged coastline and return around 3 – 4pm for Afternoon Tea, Sandwiches, Christmas Cake, Mince Pies and Mulled Wine to warm those Winter Toes! Then relax in front of the fire and prepare for a Six Course Gourmet Dinner 7.00pm for 7.30pm

December 27th: Enjoy a leisurely Breakfast between 8.30am – 10.00am. Ullinish will then bid a safe journey home and a fond farewell – ‘til next year!

Three Night Christmas Tariff (based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room)

Sula – £395 per person

Harport/Toirlean – £425 per person

Oronsay – £445 – per person

Bracadale – £475 per person

The Johnson Room – £495 per person

Days either side £100.00 per person per night – dinner, bed and breakfast only

NB. – A deposit of £250.00 per room will be required. All other standard terms and conditions will apply. Single occupation of a room will be charged at the full room rate. i.e. twice the above rates per person.

Autumn/Winter/Spring Breaks

Book three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast and get your last nights accommodation free.

Accolades and Memberships

Hotel Review Scotland

5-star Restaurant with rooms

Member of The Scotch Beef Club

History

The celebrated Samuel Johnson and James Boswell stayed at Ullinish in the autumn of 1773 whilst touring the Western Isles, and the Lodge was recorded in their writings thus; ‘We got to Ullinish about six o’clock, and found a very good farm-house, of two stories.’ and referring to the hospitality provided; ‘There is a plentiful garden at Ullinish (a great rarity in Sky).’ Over 200 years later, Ullinish Country Lodge, continues to provide hospitality at the highest level under the attentive eye of owners Brian and Pam Howard. Today you are assured of not only the finest cuisine, but also extremely comfortable and relaxed accommodation.

Style

The accommodation style of the Lodge is one of refined comfort. All public rooms enjoy stunning views across lochs and hills, with the bedrooms also sharing the panoramas. Upstairs you’ll find imposing Half Tester beds, dark carved wooden structures surrounded by crisp white cotton and warm woolen throws, perfect ingredients for long leisurely lies.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms at Ullinish Country Lodge have uniquely styled beds and enjoy en-suite facilities and many feature traditional roll-top baths including The Johnson Room – where Dr Johnson stayed in 1773 during his tour of the Hebrides.

Ullinish Country Lodge can arrange a variety of country pursuits on Skye, including:

Discounted green fees for guests at Skye Golf Club
Guided Nature Walks / Deer Stalking
Fly Fishing

Guests can also go on

Talisker Distillery tour
Dunvegan Castle tour
Guided Cuillin Hill Walks

Getting There

Ullinish Country Lodge is situated 8 miles south of Dunvegan off the A863 Sligachan to Dunvegan Road, and is well sign posted. Portree, the capital of the Isle of Skye, lies to the east of Struan and can be reached by crossing the scenic ‘hill road’. The view to the south east over the length of Loch Harport, is dominated by the famous Cuillin Mountains.

Train: the nearest station is Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland; from there you can either take the bus or call for a taxi.
Plane: the nearest airport is Inverness, which is approximately 2.5 hours drive away. Car hire is available in Inverness.
Drive: the roads on Skye are a pleasure to drive on, wide and empty with fantastic views. Access from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, either up the A82 up Loch Lomond side through Glencoe and Fort William to Kyle of Lochalsh or up the A9 to Inverness and through Glen Sheil to Kyle of Lochalsh. The new Skye bridge then enables visitors to drive directly onto the island without having to wait for ferries.