exclusive use of Amhuinnsuidhe Castle

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle

Amazing views to Taransay and the beaches of South Harris

Your Stay

At Amhuinnsuidhe Castle we like to make everyone’s stay a unique one. You and your party of up to 18 can relax in the care of our professional and attentive staff, making the most of the spacious and well-appointed rooms on an exclusive basis.

All the bedrooms are individually furnished and have their own bathroom, while many also have spectacular views of the bay.

What’s included

The castle, which accommodates up to 18 guests, and all its facilities are available on a weekly basis. They include:

Accommodation in 12 individually designed bedrooms
Full Scottish breakfast
Light lunch/picnic
Afternoon tea
Four-course dinner
Tea and coffee
Services of five resident ghillies and boats (seasonal)
Exclusive use of all fisheries

Facilities

For those who come to fish or take part in outdoor pursuits, we have excellent drying facilities for the occasions when it rains. Guests are welcome to bring dogs, which stay in the ground floor quarters provided for them. There is a large meeting and briefing room for sporting parties, and we also have a small shop for guests’ fishing requirements and a selection of souvenirs, postcards and local crafts. There is Wi-Fi, EE and Vodafone coverage as well as a PC that can be made available for guests to use. Guests have use of a flat screen television in the comfortable TV lounge, which also has a DVD player and hi-fi for playing CDs. The castle has its own bar, which is operated by way of an honesty pad.

Dining at the castle

Our approach to cuisine is quite straightforward – we offer excellent food prepared simply and cooked to perfection. We source some of Scotland’s finest ingredients for the chefs to prepare at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle. Most of our seafood is collected right on our doorstep, with the Hebridean waters boasting probably the finest shellfish in the world. We pride ourselves on offering hospitality that is second to none and returning guests prove testament to this.

In keeping with the original layout of the dining room, our guests take dinner and breakfast at one sitting at the banqueting-size table. Dinner has a set, table d’hôte menu, although we’re able to cater for all dietary requirements. We’ll be pleased to discuss this with you when you make your booking. Alcoholic drinks are not included in our prices, but are available at separate cost.

The ultimate place to escape to, this Victorian castle is a retreat for all seasons. Guests can relax in comfort and enjoy an array of outdoor pursuits before returning to a warm welcome and refreshment.

Public rooms

Guests are invited to enjoy the castle’s beautiful public rooms, which include the dining room, drawing room, grand hall, billiard room and library. Located on the first floor – typical of Scottish castles of the period – they’re decorated with important works of art and fascinating antiques.

During your stay take the time to enjoy the dramatic sea views from the drawing room, entertain friends and family in the grand hall, enjoy a few frames of snooker in the billiard room or simply relax in the television room or library. While majestic in scale, all are comfortably furnished and offer a warm and relaxing environment.

Suites and bedrooms

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle has 12 individually designed bedrooms, many of which have original features, excellent views and provide a luxurious base for your stay. All are equipped with tea-making facilities and the bathrooms feature deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

Our well-appointed bedrooms vary in size from our largest room with a four-poster to characterful singles. We have seven double rooms, two twin rooms, and three single rooms.

Discover a unique location on the edge of Europe

Surrounding Amhuinnsuidhe Castle is a vast, dramatically contrasting landscape. A land of rare and untainted beauty that cannot be found elsewhere. We’re on the north-west coast of Harris, in the wild and remote Outer Hebrides.