There is a wide range of holiday accommodation available on Colonsay including self-catering accomodation, also the hotel, a guesthouse, bed and breakfast accommodation and a self-catering hostel for backpackers, all of which are listed here. All accommodation is described in detail via one or other of the two drop-down menus above, and all availability is listed on separate menus (self-catering availability and serviced availability). This makes it very easy to see what is available to suit your dates, and the details are kept completely up-to-date. Our improved air and ferry service has encouraged us to add a special listing, Short-breaks Availability

Intending visitors should be aware that much of the accommodation on Colonsay is booked well in advance, particularly in the summer months. To avoid disappointment it would be wise to book well ahead, but the availability charts will help with last-minute decisions and we even have a Special Offers page where late cancellations and other bargains may be found.

Much of the accommodation on Colonsay has been approved by the Scottish Tourist Board (now called VisitScotland). An explanation of their rating system is provided on their own website.

Accommodation contact numbers

The following list may be helpful - just "cut and paste" to obtain a hard copy (if you just print the page, it may be hard to read). Please make use of the Availability chart to identify the accommodation that you need - even at the busiest of times there can be last-minute cancellations. Full details of all properties can be accessed from the drop-down menus at the top of every page.

Serviced Accommodation
Please check CURRENT AVAILABILITY of serviced accommodation

"The Colonsay" Licensed hotel and restaurant, Telephone 01951 200316
Donmar B & B, Uragaig, telephone Mary MacLeod 01951 200223
Dharma B & B, Kilchattan, telephone Anne Johnstone 01951 200141

Short-Breaks Accommodation
Please check CURRENT AVAILABILITY FOR SHORT-BREAKS

Self-catering Accommodation, usually weekly rentals
Please check CURRENT AVAILABILITY of self-catering accommodation

Balnahard Farmhouse, traditional farmhouse, sleeps up to 10, Telephone David Hobhouse, 07860 763192
Cill a' Rubha, modern **** cottage, sleeps 4/5, Telephone Kevin or Christa Byrne 01951 200320
Craig Mhor, modern and luxurious cottage, sleeps 6. Telephone 01620 880282
Craig nan Ubhal, modern comfortable house, sleeps 6. Telephone 01951 200223
Colonsay Estate Cottages and Flats, over 20 traditional houses and cottages, also flats in Colonsay House. Telephone Mrs Grant 01951 200312
Colnatarun Crofthouse, s/c sleeps up to 8, Telephone Archie MacConnell 01951 200355
Druim Buidhe, modern cottage, s/c, sleeps up to 8, Tel: Fiona Griffiths 020 8460 6246 or Email: fgriffkin@tiscali.co.uk
Drumclach Cottage, s/c sleeps up to 8, Telephone Pede & Carol MacNeill 01951 200157
4b Glassard, modern cottage - Telephone Mungo Campbell 07956 326 484
5 Glassard, traditional cottage - Telephone Trevor & Fran Patrick 01951 200354
Island Lodges, 4 s/c chalets sleep 2/3 and 5/6, Telephone Kevin or Christa Byrne, 01951 200320
Pairc Molach, new house, sleeps 6 - 8, Telephone Jan Binnie, 01350 727778
Seaview Croft, 3 s/c cottages, Telephone Mrs. Annie Lawson 01951 200315
Sgreadan Crofthouse, s/c sleeps 7, Telephone Duncan or Margaret McDougall 01951 200304 or 200300
Sunshine Cottage, s/c sleeps 8, Telephone Anne Johnstone 01951 200141
Tigh Ur Cottage, s/c sleeps 6, Telephone Mrs Libby Fleming 01746 785454

SPECIAL OFFER PAGE
minimum 20% discount
To see what is currently on special offer, see the BARGAINS page

Wild camping
Camping is permitted in Colonsay and Oransay in full accordance with the provisions of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, although it is restricted to areas where access rights are exercisable and should be done responsibly. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code suggests that responsible camping is wild camping, and wording in that Code relating to wild camping is as follows:
"Access rights extend to wild camping. This type of camping is lightweight, done in small numbers and only for two or three nights in any one place. You can camp in this way wherever access rights apply but help avoid causing problem for local people and land managers by not camping in enclosed fields of crops or farm animals and keeping well away from buildings, roads or historic structures. If you wish to camp close to a house or building, seek the owner's permission. Leave no trace by taking away all your litter. Remove all traces of your tent pitch and of any open fire (follow the guidance for lighting fires)." Cause no pollution.

Caravans, Motor-homes etc.
Because the island is so small, touring caravans, trailers and motor-homes are not permitted except by prior arrangement. Further details at: Camping in Colonsay
The Backpackers' Lodge provides one possible alternative for potential motor-home users or caravanners. There are a number of sheltered anchorages for private boats in settled weather.