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Isle of Raasay Distillery Accommodation

Isle of Raasay Distillery Whisky Hotel

We are the only distillery in Scotland where you can stay overnight in the same building as a working distillery.

Borodale House, a Victorian villa transformed into a state-of-the-art whisky hotel with six ensuite bedrooms, can be booked individually or by groups of up to 12.

Borodale House

Experience life at the distillery first hand in Borodale House, a magical Hebridean escape.

With some of the best views from any distillery in Scotland, at the Isle of Raasay Distillery Hotel you can wake up to some of the #BestDistilleryViews of the Isle of Skye’s Cuillin mountains and our team distilling a new batch of whisky or gin.

Borodale House is named after Dùn Borghadal, a nearby broch dating from around 800 BC. Originally designed in the 1800s by Alexander Ross, the house was beautifully restored to perfectly integrate the old with the new.

Winter Whisky Retreats

Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Tour & Tasting From £280 per Room

As the nights start to draw in, and we approach the cosy winter nights join us for a Winter Whisky Retreat, available on stays 01/10/2024 – 29/03/2025. Our winter whisky retreat package for 2 people includes:

  • A warm welcome awaits with a drink served at our tasting bar on arrival – your choice of Isle of Raasay Gin & Tonic, Dram of our Isle of Raasay Single Malt or Borodale House created winter cocktail.
  • Distillery production and bottling warehouse tour, along with a Whisky and Chocolate paired tasting
  • Settle into our distillery restaurant and enjoy a three course evening meal of freshly prepared, seasonal and locally sourced produce served by our Head Chef and Borodale House restaurant team

Our Whisky Hotel Rooms

Designed for relaxation and comfort, our Raasay hotel rooms provide the perfect retreat for your Hebridean adventure, featuring a flat-screen Freeview TV, a range of quality teas and coffees, feather pillows and duvets with luscious The White Company linen.

Your room also features en suite facilities with a rain shower, fluffy towels and luxurious toiletries.

Borodale House Restaurant

Borodale House Restaurant, located within Isle of Raasay Distillery, serves delicious locally sourced food, including Raasay venison and fresh seafood from our surrounding waters. Our restaurant offers one of the most scenic restaurant views in the highlands, with views looking over to the Isle of Skye.

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Borodale House at Isle of Raasay Distillery

Whisky Lounge & Bar

Available During Your Stay

Guests staying in Borodale House can enjoy our residents lounge on the ground floor with a fully stocked honesty bar including our Raasay Spirits, local beer from our friends at the Cuillin Brewery, artisan wines from L’art du Vin and hot drinks.

Sample the delights of our Raasay Single Malt or Raasay Gin by the fire while swapping stories with new friends from your day’s travels around Raasay or the neighbouring Isle of Skye.

For those cold and winter like days, reading materials and games are also available, with free WiFi for Slàinte Club members throughout the building.

Our 5 star visitor centre with guided whisky & gin toursgift shop and tasting & cocktail bar is also available to all guests.

Dining

Breakfast at the Distillery | Included in Your Stay | 8am – 10am

After a sound night’s sleep, sit back and enjoy breakfast served in our restaurant. A choice of hot and cold breakfast options, freshly prepared with seasonal local produce are on offer.

Dinner & Bar Snacks

The Borodale House Restaurant, located within Isle of Raasay Distillery, is available both to our overnight whisky hotel guests and serves evening meals.

A range of small and large plates specials are also served throughout the day in our tasting bar and outdoor areas.

Visit our Restaurant page for our current serving times, how to book and our sample menus.

Book Direct for the Best Rates & Benefits

Enjoy an award-winning distillery tour followed by a tasting during your stay when booking direct.
Stay in our luxury distillery hotel and receive the best rates available by booking direct here.
Enjoy a traditional cooked Scottish breakfast or our continental option each morning of your stay.
Key Information

Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 10:30 AM

  • Luggage Storage Available
  • Free WiFi Throughout
  • Non-smoking Throughout
  • Accessibility Access Available

Cancellation Policy & Terms: Please check the rate when booking to view the cancellation policy applicable to that rate. If you book through a third-party provider, please be aware that they may have a different cancellation policy. Our terms & conditions are available on our Terms & Conditions page. 

Plan Your Journey

Getting to the Isle of Raasay is easier than you might think.

On the Isle of Skye, continue your journey to Sconser Ferry Terminal. Here, step aboard the CalMac ferry and enjoy a scenic 25-minute sailing across to Raasay.

Once you reach the Isle of Raasay, the distillery is less than half a mile from the pier and it is well-placed for exploring the island’s breathtaking natural beauty and historic sites, including the iconic Dun Caan mountain, Brochel Castle and enigmatic Calum’s Road.

For more information on how to get to Sconser Ferry Terminal, visit our helpful journey planner.

Our Whisky Hotel Reviews

  • Very much enjoyed my stay. My room with THE view was lovely, all staff members made me feel welcome. The breakfast was also delicious with a wide range of wonderful options. Ellen gave me a very informative tour – The Warehouse was a highlight! Would right away book again at this wonderful place again – if I only had holidays left! Thank you very much for the wonderful experience.

    If you have time, which you should on Raasay! – do all walks, visit the community garden, rent a bike an explore! 🤩🤩🤩

    Yvonne Mery
  • This hotel is an absolute gem. Lovely welcome with welcome drink. Personally shown around and up to our room. The lounge and honesty bar are a lovely touch. The renovation on this building is truly stunning. The stone walls, wood cladding, use of glass to get the most of the view are all perfect. Our bedroom was lovely. So tastefully decorated and very homely. The tour was great and very interesting. Breakfast was lovely and some interesting options. All in all a fabulous stay.

    Amy
  • Blown away by the raasay distillery hotel. Unbelievably beautiful views of skye’s mountains. Staff extremely attentive with a warm welcoming ambience(and welcome drink). Relaxed into our stay at bar and in private guest honesty lounge. Rooms spacious luxury and rooms 1 n 2 have brilliant views. Really entertaining interesting distillery tour and the drams to die for. Food both here and at raasay house hotel excellent. Island a gem for exploring- brochel castle, calum’s road, coastal walks and dun caan. Highly recommended will be back

    iainmcleod
  • What an incredible place. We had a fabulous stay. The rooms are lovely with thoughtful additional welcoming touches. We had breakfast and taster evening menu, food was amazing. I really have to praise the staff working at the hotel, they were exceptional – friendly, helpful and obviously proud to be working at the distillery – particularly would like to mention Craig and Ethan (hope I have names correct) who were serving behind the bar, and the receptionist who greeted us on arrival and gave some great tips on local walks.

    rachel
  • This is without doubt a jewel in the Scottish malt whisky crown; it may be a small jewel but burns as bright as any other. I visited with family to collect a small cask which had been bottled and uniquely labelled but was first time I had stayed at the distillery. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were treated like royalty; as all visitors are. The changes to the distillery are fantastic and the tour as good as always with the wonderful Gabriel explaining everything in a knowledgeable and entertaining way. As distillery of the year no need to ramble on about the quality produce but each new edition brings a pleasant surprise. Accommodation was beautiful and the shortbread and complimentary whisky were all well received. The staff are so knowledgeable about the product and island and their enthusiasm adds to the experience. Dinner was off the scale and we all thoroughly enjoyed including my dad who is a fussy (less refined) diner but chef managed to produce an ‘off menu’ dish that he loved. I have dined in many restaurants and this was up there; fresh local food cooked to perfection.
    Was a trip that will live long in our hearts and can’t wait to return.

    Longmur
  • We had an amazing weekend here with a group of friends. The distillery tour was great, and went through the whole process of how the whisky is made.
    All the staff in the hotel were really friendly, and made us feel so welcome, Our room was spotless, and had everything we needed (including a wee dram). There’s a bar at the front of the hotel, and also a lounge exclusively for residents, both with a good selection of local beers and spirits.

    It’s difficult to describe just how special the island is. It’s much smaller and quieter than Skye, you feel like you’re going on an adventure as soon as you get on the ferry. Everywhere you look is simply a great view, especially if you climb Dun Cana (the highest point on the island). I found myself just constantly taking photos.
    It’s a great place to get a real taste of Scotland.

    James Henderson
  • Actually I am hesitant to write about this place as I find it such a hidden gem and a best kept secret that I may regret sharing it now. Please don’t look anywhere else on the Isle of Skye for accommodation but come here. You get unbelievable cosy and lovely interior designed rooms that include whiskey tasting, welcome drink, distillery tour and breakfast. On top you have an awesome restaurant and a lovely bar with beautiful sea view at the a great value for money. All Employees are rather young and so enthusiastic and authentic with their jobs and the distillery that is admirable and deserves every support the can get and trust me, they do an outstanding job. It was the best stay of our tour and we enjoyed every second we spent there

    Oliver Winzer
  • I stayed here for 2 nights and loved every second! The distillery staff were all very kind and helpful, the food and spirits were fabulous, and both the location and the interior design were absolutely gorgeous. I took the distillery tour with whisky, gin, and chocolate tasting, and Jo was AMAZING — so knowledgeable and friendly! I booked this stay in the middle of my trip around Scotland because it looked like a peaceful, beautiful respite, and I was right. I highly recommend the Isle of Raasay Distillery to anyone who finds themselves in the area!

    Geneva

Book Direct for the Best Rates & Benefits

Enjoy an award-winning distillery tour followed by a tasting during your stay when booking direct.
Stay in our luxury distillery hotel and receive the best rates available by booking direct here.
Enjoy a traditional cooked Scottish breakfast or our continental option each morning of your stay.

Distillery Tours

Available Wednesday – Saturday during our winter opening hours.

Closed: Sunday – Tuesday.

Advanced booking recommended.

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Shop & Bar

November 5th – December 14th; Open: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00

Closed: Sunday – Tuesday

December 14th – February 5th: Closed

February 5th – March 31st; Open: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 22:00

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Restaurant

Open Wednesday – Saturday during our winter opening hours.

Lunch: 13:00 – 15:00

Evening meals: 17:00 – 20:00

Reservations for evening meals recommended.

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The Isle of Raasay, an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling, provides the ingredients for the perfect dram. Our lightly peated Isle of Raasay Single Malt is an expression of this magical place.

Our zesty, smooth and refreshing Isle of Raasay Gin combines an exciting selection of ten Raasay and traditional botanicals, including Raasay juniper, sweet orange peel, rhubarb root and our double distilled spirit.

Enjoy a warm island welcome at our award-winning visitor centre and whisky hotel, Borodale House. Discover our tour options and book today, or better still, wake up in the Isle of Raasay Distillery for an unforgettable experience!

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