Isle of Eriska Hotel Spa & Island

Last time we were here it was a birthday celebration just the 2 of us. This time we return with our 2 children in tow and we are so happy we did. The owners have certainly invested since we were last here in 2019 and it shows. We stayed in a 2 bedroom cottage with hot tub this time and it was just as wonderful and private as the Hilltop we had last time. We spent a days exploring the island, animals and swimming in the pool. Mum even managed to have a facial by the lovely Nic. We ate in The Deck, serving small plates. My children can vouch for the mini burgers. Thank you to all the helpful and patient staff, they really went out their way with the kids!

Had the most fantastic stay, would highly recommend the Hilltops to anyone looking for a break away as a couple or friends. My friend and I often enjoy a couple of days away to enjoy some peace and ideally a massage or two. The views from the Hilltops are stunning and we literally only left the hot tub for a treatment in the spa, a wee wander to visit the animals and a snack. Staff were delightful, and friendly and just what we needed.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. SO beautiful all of it , a total get away spa and gorgeous grounds felt like you slipped into England. I was in Heaven and an amazing spa.

Absolutely top hotel. We enjoyed it from start to finish. This hotel more than exceeded our (high) expectations. The welcome, friendliness, and helpfulness of the staff were a wonderful experience. Our lodge ("Rowan") was equipped with every comfort and decorated in true British (Scottish) style, perfectly matching the decor of the main building. The food was high quality, both breakfast and dinner. This hotel is a true discovery, and we will definitely return.

This is a truly amazing place... It is like staying with friends at their wonderful Scottish country house. Warm, welcoming, and beautifully maintained. The staff was terrific.. the meals were top notch, and our room was magical. Take the time to walk around the island, and meet Sir Loin and his buddies!

(Note : I went in May 2023) I had been to Eriska 3 times before this, the las one for 8 days in 2011 while competing at an orienteering competition. That is -why I thought o staying for a couple of nights before travelling home using Caledonia Sleeper Service from Fort William. Compared with my previous visits when it was run t the Buchanan Family, it was most disappointing lacking he personal service they used to give. From when I I=arrived it was different: 1. I had to carry my luggage from the car to reception - it used to be taken to my room automatically while I signed in. 2. The evening "a la carte" evening meal was unacceptable, it was not possible to order vegetables for one without paying far too much for large quantities all which I then could not eat, while the quality had dropped from when it was all served to you personally from a heated trolly in the dining room. I cancelled my booking for the next evening in favour of afternoon tea, which used to be offered to you as part of your stay. 3. The morning call used to be a man with a tea tray who offered to pour your tea for you (a couple of chairs and a table appeared on the balcony during my first day to put my tea on) Now you just get the phone call like any other run of the mill hotel. 4. On the morning I was leaving at the end of my previous visits a note was left: " Don't break house rules. We will take your cases to your car" No such luck this time! The magic I used to get from a of a stay at Eriska was missing. Yes, it was expensive, but he swimming pool, gym, sports facilities etc you can get at many hotels and Spas, but not the genuine personal service that used to be the trade mark of Eriska (When I came back from a particularly muddy competition and asked where I could wash my kit, they washed for me!) while their money making a la carte arrangements in the evening are totally unsuitable for a single person. I was looking forward to my stay at Eriska, but it fell short and was disappointng . I suppose I should have realised when they said that bookings for evening, bed & breakfast were not being taken.