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Western Isles Bed And Breakfast And Stornoway Hotels

Found on the periphery of Europe out in the north Atlantic ocean, off the west coast of Scotland, the Western Isles is a collection of over two hundred islands. Once many of these islands held small population but today only a small handful remain populated with the most densely populated, and largest, island being the Isle of Lewis. The main bulk of the population is found in the areas main town of Stornoway which serves as the main administrative center.

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland was one of the busiest herring fishing ports in Europe. During the herring season the town’s population trebled with thousands of fishermen and ancillary workers traveling to Stornoway to work. Sadly the trade collapsed following the First World War but Stornoway still has a small fishing fleet which adds character to the town. Stornoway is one of the best places in which to stay when visiting the Western Isles and below you will find a little information about the bed and breakfast accommodation available.

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.

The Royal Hotel first opened in 1850 and is Stornoway’s oldest hotel. Although the oldest the Royal Hotel is thoroughly modern in it’s outlook having opened the towns first cafe bar (HS1). From the outside the hotel has a gorgeous old fashioned exterior and some of the original features remain in some of their rooms.

The Caladh Inn is Stornoway’s biggest hotel with the largest selection of rooms. The Caladh Inn is situated just outside the center of the town (on the opposite side to the Caberfeidh hotel) at the start of the road heading towards Stornoway airport. Being the closest hotel to the airport, plus the fact that it is so close to the town center, the Caladh Inn is very popular with both those visiting for business and pleasure.

Holm View Guest House is found about 15 minutes away from the center of Stornoway. This 4 star guest house offers some of the finest bed and breakfast in Stornoway and has an excellent reputation with numerous extremely positive reviews. As well as the guest house, bed and breakfast is also available in their luxurious Holm View Cottage.

The Thorlee Guest House is one of the most popular in Stornoway due to it’s competitive pricing and it’s most central location. The 3 star Thorlee may not be the most luxurious but it is certainly the most affordable accommodation available in Stornoway and a fine alternative to the much more expensive hotel accommodation.

All of the accommodation in this article can be booked online. This fact is very important as, at certain times of the year, it is extremely common to find many guest houses in the Western Isles fully booked with “No Vacancies” signs displayed. It is always the wisest decision to book your accommodation as early as possible long before your trip. Wherever you decide to stay in Stornoway you can be sure that the hospitality will be flawless as this part of the world is widely known for offering some of the finest hospitality in the country.

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