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Hillside B&B: Traveller Reviews

25 Glen | Castle Bay, HS9 5UQ, Scotland
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Scotland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Ideal Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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Stayed for 3 nights and the location was ideal for arriving on the later ferry. Lovely views from breakfast room. A really nice touch with Doreen leaving home baking in your room when you return each day. Great sandwiches from the Toffee shop just round from Castlebay much more superior than any prepacked nonsense from supermarkets. Doreen also has a great cottage to rent next door for those wanting the self catering option.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice and well run B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Rooms are very clean and home baking is provided in room daily. Some of the rooms aren't ensuite but the shared bathroom is very clean and a good size. Breakfast is good and Doreen is a natural host. Everything feels very efficiently run and organised.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Burrelton, Blairgowrie
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A true home from home!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We were lucky enough to stay with Doreen and Donald during this year's Barrafest. Their hospitality is second to none. Doreen does a smashing breakfast and lovely home baking and the relaxed atmosphere just makes the stay top class.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Hospitality doesn't get any better than this.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

Our 1st trip to the Outer Hebrides and we had the great fortune of staying with Doreen and Donald for 2 nights.
Doreen clearly knows her stuff but it was the completely natural and unaffected welcome when we arrived that set the tone. Use of our 1st names as if we were welcome friends just set us at ease and the homemade scones on arrival (and the next day as well to our surprise) just rounded off a great welcome.
Breakfast was great but beware - the portions are huge!

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bridgnorth, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Home from Home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

Had a superb 2 night stay with Doreen & Donald at there lovely home Hillside Bed & Breakfast. The reason we chose this place was because of the reviews on Trip advisor and we were not dissapointed one bit. The place is spotlessly clean, we took the en-suite room which was very cosy with a comfortable double bed.Also provided is a hopitality tray with some home baking to go with your tea,coffee or chocolate. The full scottish breakfast that we had each morning really set you up for the day ! All in all if you want to visit Barra which is very quaint & exquisite you would not need to look past this place as it's 11/10 Also worth a visit is Kisimul Castle (Donald takes you over on his boat) which can be seen from the breakfast room, and if your looking for a great curry The Kisimul Cafe is the place to go but make sure you book for either the 6pm or 7.30pm sitting as we nearly missed out!

Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
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