If you're planning to visit the Isle of Skye, you can't miss Portree. This is the heart of the island, that's rich in history and has a lot of natural beauty. Is it worth staying or dining at The Bosville Hotel in Portree? That’s what you’ll get to know in this review. Welcome!
The Bosville Hotel has both upsides and downsides, so depending on your preferences, you can make the best choice for yourself in the end. Let me give you a little spoiler: The Bosville Hotel is probably one of your must-go-to’s when you’re in the area. And one more: it also has a lovely cottage which is a perfect hideaway for two! The hotel is located in Portree, which is the capital of the Isle of Skye and at the same time it's the largest town. It also has the only secondary school on the island, which is named Portree High School.
The location of this hotel is ideal, as it sits in the centre of Portree. You’ll also get one of the best views in town as there’s a harbour on the opposite side of the hotel. This harbour is fringed by cliffs and has a pier designed by Thomas Telford, who was a Scottish civil engineer born in 1757. If you’re planning to go to Portree by public transport, then you have to make use of buses (or ferries).
The Bosville Hotel sits within a trio of 19th-century cottages with 20 relaxed rooms. Nowadays, it’s a modern hotel as it’s newly refurbished. And if you’re looking for a good place to eat, then The Bosville Hotel is already worth visiting. It has an award-winning Dulse & Brose restaurant and Merchant Bar. You’ll find both residents and non-residents within the bar and restaurant. Therefore, it could be a great place to catch up with old friends! The restaurant only makes use of fresh, Scottish produce.
Rooms at The Bosville Hotel
The 20 rooms at The Bosville Hotel are comfortable, clean, and quiet, and have a simplistic yet stylish design. These rooms also have small Scottish touches, as they mix contemporary neutrals with cushions and throws from the Isle of Skye. They use colours of autumn woods, soft silver mouse browns and russet. Anyways, the pictures probably speak for themselves. If you love a modern, simplistic and stylish design then you’ll love how these rooms look.
Every single room has the following amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room safes
- Luxury bedding with 100% cotton sheets
- Coffee & tea making facilities
- Espresso machine
- High-pressure Rainfall showers
- 40-inch television
- Cosy bathrobes and slippers (only in superior & premium rooms)
cosy double room bosville hotel
Cosy Double
Even though the cosy double room is the ‘’simplest’’, smallest and most affordable room at The Bosville Hotel, you’ll still get a lovely view towards the harbour. Moreover, the beds are very comfortable as these are luxurious air pocket beds and there’s a television. The rooms aren't spacious but not small either: it has a mini table and some other interiors which feature modern Scottish craft makers. As with all rooms, you’ll get a great and high-pressure rainfall shower in your ensuite bathroom.
The price of the cosy double room starts at £89.00 per night, which makes it good value for money! Especially because you’ll get both the quality and the views. We’ve reviewed many hotels in Scotland and there are plenty of them out there who ask the same for a lot less quality (just basic rooms without comfy beds).
Standard double or twin room
The standard double or twin rooms (if you prefer separate beds) are only £10.00 more expensive. But for this small raise, you'll get a king-sized bed with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, a writing desk, and also a flat-screen television. So if you prefer these extra features with a little bit of extra space, you should go for this one. Besides, you’ll get all the other common features mentioned before, such as an ensuite bathroom with a high-pressure rainfall shower.
You’ll only get a different view (not a harbour view) as you'll look out at the lovely gardens. But for the price difference with the cosy double room, you’ll get much in return when it comes to other benefits.
The price of the standard double or twin room starts at £99.00 per night, which makes it good value for money. As prices differ per season, please use the button below to check the latest prices.
Superior Double
Are you looking for a more spacious room? Then you can opt for the superior double room. It has king-sized beds, daily room service, and cosy bathrobes and slippers. Besides, there's a desk and all the other common features of the rooms mentioned previously (television, free WiFi, etc.). As you can see from the window in the picture, you'll look out at peaceful and beautiful surroundings with hilly mountains in the background. Portree truly is a wonderful town – and you'll still feel this within this room.
The price of the superior double room starts at £119.00 per night. And for the amount of space, you'll get, it's not overpriced. As prices differ per season, please use the button below to check the latest prices.
Premium double
The premium double rooms are also called the ‘’premier double rooms’’. Located on the top floor of The Bosville Hotel, you’ll get the best views possible of this hotel. A huge benefit for those who seek extra relaxation is that these rooms have both a shower and a bath. Bathrobes are provided, and you'll get plenty of space to relax. The Premier Doubles are front-facing which gives them the best harbour views. You’ll not get a king-sized bed, but a super-king-sized bed so that’s even better. And of course, you’ll also find all the other common features of the rooms mentioned previously (television, free WiFi, etc.).
The price of the premium double room starts at £179.00 per night. As prices differ per season, please use the button below to check the latest prices.
Family of 3 or 4
Are you planning to stay with a family? Then The Bosville Hotel got your back! You can either choose from a family room for 3 people or 4 persons. Both rooms are large enough to make everyone feel at home.
The family room for 4 has a super-king-sized bed, and two fully sprung fold-out char-beds. There’s an ensuite bathroom with a bath and a powerful shower. So you’ll get a little bit of extra luxury in the bathroom!
The family room for 3 is located at the front of the hotel, which gives you lovely harbour views. It has enough extra space for one more person and they have a king-sized bed and a single bed. The bathroom has no bath, but a powerful rainfall shower.
The price of the family room for 4 starts at £199.00 per night. The family room for 3 starts at £179.00 per night. As prices differ per season, please use the button below to check the latest prices.
Lovely cottage in Portree
As you probably read from the spoiler in the intro, you knew that the cottage was coming. The Bosville Hotel has a lovely cottage, just over the road from the hotel. It's the perfect hideaway for two, which makes it ideal for a romantic trip or in cases where you want more privacy. There's a luxury bathroom with a roll-top bath and walk-in shower, a spiral staircase, and an open-plan bedroom and lounge. So you see that you'll get plenty of space! Cots are available as well, and you can still make use of daily room service, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and much more.
I highly recommend this cottage for a truly special stay and a lot more space. The price for this lovely cottage in Portree starts at £219.00 per night. As prices differ per season, please use the button below to check the latest prices.
Final verdict of The Bosville Hotel
The Bosville Hotel truly deserves lots of love and credit. It has an excellent location in the centre of Portree, with the lovely harbour on the opposite. You’ll get good value for money, as everything is of high quality and the hotel offers something for everyone. Choose from an affordable and cosy room with harbour views that costs £89.00 per night, to a charming cottage right next to the harbour.
The rooms are quiet, very comfortable and clean, and you can make use of their award-winning Dulse & Brose restaurant and Merchant bar. Here you can meet other non-residents or catch up with old friends from Portree. Even though this hotel doesn't have fancy amenities such as wellness, spa, or indoor pool, it offers high-quality simplicity and a fantastic location which you can use as a starting point to explore the rest of the area.
Portree is a must-visit when you go to the Isle of Skye. It is the capital and the largest town in Skye. Not only does it have a lovely picturesque harbour, colourful buildings, and easy proximity to many natural attractions on the island, but you'll also find yourself in an area rich in history. I highly recommend staying at The Bosville Hotel.
After The Bosville Hotel
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