Testimonials
Machrins
"Loved the house - perfect for a family group. Great sense of peace" Sept 2009
" The family and all our guests have had an outstanding time on Colonsay and Machrins has been a great place for us to stay" July 2007
"Lovely stay at Machrins. The house was full of children for 2 weeks of fantastic fun. Theo (aged 9) loved all the hiding places and climbing trees, Hannah and Lily enjoyed collecting shells and cycling. Sophie (aged 1) loved the sand and paddling. Truly a wonderful week in comfortable Machrins." July 2008
"Colonsay, as ever, wraps around your heart and makes you want to stay for ever - Kiloran Bay, Pigs Paradise, the white beaches and endless blue skies. We are leaving tomorrow and already I am dreaming of coming back." April 2009
Baleromindubh House
" Another great visit - Colonsay never disappoints! Excellent entertainment, ceilidh, concert, play and singing in the bar. Very nice family house in a beautiful position." April 2009
"Once again, a marvellous week on Colonsay, the children loved visiting the island's secrets with Kiloran Bay a resounding favourite. The house is superb, we cant praise the position enough, spectacular views, peace of children playing in the garden. We will definitely return again!" Sept 2008
"All really enjoyed our stay here, it was wonderful, fantastic and lovely!" Aug 2008
Alister Annies
" A more perfect holiday couldn't be found! The cottage is very cosy especially once the fire is lit, amd is the right size for all our needs." Aug 2008
"We appreciated the charm and cosiness of the cottage, the peace of the slow burning fire and the central position on the island. This is an excellent easy-to-run cottage and our 4th stay in it!" Sept 2007
"We had a lovely week with beautiful weather. We saw 6 seals and 1 golden eagle. You have got to bring fishing rods, we caught 6 mackeral and 140 crabs. We saw Sammy the seal in the harbour and fed him. Hope you enjoy your holiday too!" George (aged 8) Aug 2006
General
“balnahard lived up to all expectations – blue skies, white sand, hot sun...and it’s still only mid-April!” april 2006
Stable
" Absolutely delighted with the Stable. Loved the island and our girls loved the freedom so hard to find these days." Aug 2009
" The Stable flat is amazing! We completely forgot we had no TV!" Maddie (aged 10) Aug 2009
" Our first time to Colonsay and not the last! Our 18mth old and 5 year old walked the whole island! A really amazing week’s holiday and so restful, special thanks to all, the stable was just perfect." Aug 2006
Pigs Paradise
" Each day more beautiful than its predecessor. The flat elegant and well-appointed. Details such as the shutters, cornices, pictures never cease to give pleasure. The windows' old glass makes a beautiful view sublime." May 2009
" Dream holiday! First time on Colonsay for all of us. Pigs is great and the Woodland garden around Colonsay House is stunning. Enjoyed all our walking, cycling and swimming." Jul 2009
" Pigs Paradise has been a splendid base: it is a beautifully laid out apartment and the solid antique furniture adds to its quiet charm. The gardens around Colonsay House provide an endless variety of hidden paths and evening strolls have been memorable." June 2008
Nursery
" Nursery flat is great for a base. The house is certainly the most beautiful on the island." Aug 2009
" My first time in Colonsay and what a hidden treat. Lots of sun, sunbathing and swimming in the sea. Wish we could stay longer and relax in Nursery - very cosy!" Jul 2009
" Fantastic week, sunshine all day every day. Lovely flat - well equipped, tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard, beautiful views of the garden. We will be back!" Jun 2009
Turnigil
" Have had a wonderful 10 days on Colonsay and the sun shone the whole time - definitely going home with a suntan! First time we have stayed in Turnigil and it is a great wee flat. " June 2009
" Excellent stay in very comfortable, relaxing setting. Local garden woodland walks highly recommended." May 2009
" A cosy and smart flat in Colonsay House is such a treat after a long day on the beach" June 2008
" We have loved the evening light coming into these lovely rooms." May 2007
Scalasaig Farmhouse
" Such a happy, sunny time staying in this lovely house. A magical week - time stood still - SO beautiful and peaceful." May 2008
" This is our eleventh year in Colonsay and our 4th at Scalasaig. As ever, a fab time in this wonderful house!" Oct 2007
" We had 5 days of hot sunshine with not a cloud to be seen. As holidays go, this one gets 11/10. " Sept 2007
" Back again, 3rd time at Scalasaig and everything as good as ever! Have booked already for next year. Colonsay never fails us, we love it! Aug 2006
Pondside
" This is our 17th visit to Colonsay and our 4th in Pondside. It suits us (retired couple) and our dogs very well. We shall, of course, be back next year." Oct 2009
" Found Pondside to be the ideal cottage, perfectly placed for all parts of the island. The woodland is wonderful for walking the dogs first thing in the morning! We never tire of all the walks and stunning views, every visit we manage to see and do something different. Will be back!" Sept 2009
" This year our stay in Pondside was excellent! One week is not long enough to see and do everything. The weather has been fantastic and we have done lots of swimmimg and walking and the ceilidh was extremely fun." R (aged 13) Aug 2009
Port Mhor
" 7 days of unremitting sunshine. Otter seen at Arskenish. This is the best cottage, hurray for Port Mhor! and my best trip to Colonsay yet (no.7)." April 09
" Lovely comfortable cottage. Great fire. Wonderful sunsets. Roll on next june when we will return." June 09
" This is my 10th year coming to Colonsay and I am still not bored! The view from this house is amazing. This has to be the best year yet, we have played golf, gone to lots of beaches, collected cowries and this list could go on for ever, can't wait to come back next year." L (aged 10) July 09
The Mill
" Our 5th time on Colonsay and our best holiday yet thanks to the luxury of The Mill. The garden and stream provided great entertainment for the children." Aug 2009
" The Mill is fantastic, just a perfect spot for a family holiday. 1 and a half weeks of bliss. Fantastic weather, swimming every day. The swings in the garden are great fun." Jun 2008
" The Mill was superb and well appointed with some lovely furniture. We had great walks all over this stunning island and the weather was fantastic. We'll be back!" Sept 2007
Kiloran Bay Cottage
"Once again, Colonsay has treated us extremely well. It was definitely worth flying all the way from Kenya, can't wait to come back next year!" July 2009
" Colonsay is a truly magical place with wonderful birds and wildflowers, breathtaking coastline and beaches and rich heritage. Kiloran Bay cottage has served us well, being quiet and comfortable and easy access to the beach for swims, strolls and BBQs. We will be back next year." August 2009
Garvard
" We've had a lovely week at Garvard and what a view! As usual, one week is not enough but we'll be back." August 2009
" This week at Garvard has been brilliant with Colonsay basking in roasting hot weather. Much body boarding at Kiloran and swimming at different beaches." July 2009
" Garvard is truly amazing and is in the most fantastic location. Beautiful views and perfect for walks to Oronsay and any number of beaches." August 2008
Sgreadan
" Great cosy wee cottage which has come to feel like home from home.....look forward to coming again soon." July 2009
" Great place, comfortable cottage, superb!" August 2009
"This year's excitment, we saw an otter! Another wonderful holiday in Sgreadan, Colonsay lobster and oysters superb, as always we look forward to next year." August 2009
Kennels
" This is our second visit to this treasure of an island and it just gets better and better! The people, the scenery, the beaches, the seafood......is there anywhere else like this?! We also love kennels." Sept 2009
" It will be a real wrench to leave this beautiful place today. The children will miss this cottage and the beaches and swimming in the sea. We will all miss the scenery and the peace!" July 2009
Baleromindubh Cottage
" Fantastic week! Saw eagles, buzzards, sparrowhawk but the highlight was our encounter with an otter! Saw one swim right past us down on the rocks below the cottage. Baleromindubh Cottage was perfect, a great place to relax and recharge in front of the roaring fire looking out towards Jura - what a view!" Sept 2009
" Third year running in this cosy cottage with its glorious views. Really enjoyable holiday, already looking forward to next year." June 2009