Isle of Iona
Visiting Iona
Local Businesses
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Bed & Breakfasts
Ardoran
Luxury modern B&B with spacious bedrooms, 2 kingsize and 3 twin, all with ensuite facilities and free sat televisions. Relax in the large lounge or conservatory with stunning views across the Sound of Iona. Guests have the use of a sauna, outdoor hot tub and free wifi throughout the house.
Located 5 minutes walk south of Iona pier.
Info
Open:
All year.
Address:
Ardoran House B&B, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700070
Email:
ardoranhouse@aol.com
More Info:
Evening meals available out of season.
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Bed & Breakfasts
Bishops Walk
One double room, 2 twin rooms, 2 shared bathrooms. Full Scottish Breakfast.
Beautiful sea views in a newly renovated croft house.
Dinner, bed & breakfast available on request.
Info
Open:
Year Round.
Address:
Bishops Walk Isle of Iona PA76 6SW
Phone:
01681 700329 Fax: 01681 700329
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Bed & Breakfasts
Calva
Bed and Breakfast - En-suite Rooms - Close to the Abbey - Also Self-Catering.
Info
Address:
Calva, Isle of Iona
Phone:
01681 700340
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Bed & Breakfasts
Martyr's Bay Shop & Rooms
Ideally located at the pier, we have 8 en-suite rooms, close to restaurants, shops, beaches and only a short walk to the Abbey. The shop offers a wide range of Scottish gifts.
Info
Rates:
B&B Rates from £30
Address:
Martyr's Bay Shop & Rooms, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700357
Email:
duartproperty1@btconnect.com
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Bed & Breakfasts
Skerryvore
Skerryvore, a friendly family run B and B. One mile from ferry on edge of golf course, with spectacular sea views.
En- suite twin/double accommodation, guests lounge and kitchen. Pick up/drop off service on arrival and departure. Satellite TV and free wifi. Free use of golf clubs. Sorry no pets.
Info
Open:
Year Round
Address:
Skerryvore Isle of Iona PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700776 Mobile 0781 032 5990
Email:
j.mcintyre12314@btinternet.com
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Bed & Breakfasts
Tigh na Tobrach
We have 2 letting bedrooms which share a bathroom. A double family room and a twin room. Both rooms are spacious and have panoramic sea views. we provide a full cooked breakfast, vegetarians catered for on request.
Info
Phone:
01681 700700
Email:
tighnatobrach@gmail.com
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Bed & Breakfasts
Torrasa B&B
Modern B&B situated 3/4 mile from the village on the way to the machair with views over Erraid.
3 ensuite rooms and 1 with private bathroom.
Free wifi and guest lounge with satellite TV.
Guest luggage pick up and drop off service provided.
Info
Rates:
From £55
Address:
Torrasa, Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SP
Phone:
01681 700755
Email:
sara_petrie@hotmail.com
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Bed & Breakfasts
Iona Cottage B&B
Situated at the top of the pier. Very convenient and close to all amenities. Two shared bathrooms.
Info
Open:
March - November
Address:
Iona Cottage, Isle of Iona, Argyll & Bute
Phone:
01681 700358
Email:
carolkiona@icloud.com
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Boat Trips
Alternative Boat Hire
Amazing coastlines, untamed islands, seabirds and seals, fishing for mackerel.
‘An unhurried drinking in of the landscape’
Info
Address:
Lovedale Cottage (village street)
Website:
Phone:
01681 700537
Email:
info@boattripsiona.com
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Boat Trips
Gordon Grant Marine
Daily boat tours to the Isle of Staffa, the world-famous Fingal’s Cave, the sacred Isle of Iona, Mull, and the ornithological heaven of the Treshnish Isles – the most beautiful and interesting places on the West Coast of Scotland. Visit our website to book on line.
Info
Open:
Trips to Staffa run from April to End of October and Treshnish from May to Early August.
Address:
Gordon Grant Marine, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700338
Email:
fingal@staffatours.com
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Boat Trips
Staffa Trips
To see the wonders of Staffa step aboard Iolaire and enjoy a good trip out to experience the spectacular sight of Fingal's Cave. Whatever the weather it is always inspiring and not to be missed. Passengers can get on or off at Fionnphort or Iona, the trip takes 3 hours. You can now book and pay online by visiting our website.
Info
Open:
Iolaire sails twice daily leaving Iona at 9.45am or 1.45pm and Fionnphort at 10am or 2pm.
Rates:
Adults £30, Child (5-15) £15. Under 5's free. Booking advised. All trips weather permitting.
Address:
Tigh-na-Traigh, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SJ
Website:
Phone:
01681 700358 / 07591 060267
Email:
iolaire@staffatrips.co.uk
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Camping
Iona Campsite
Situated on a working croft, sectioned area for camping. Toilet and shower facilities. Tents and cooking equipment for hire. Group bookings are welcome. Situated at the west end of the island, near the four roads and golf course. Free Wi-Fi. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Info
Address:
Cnoc Oran, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700112
Email:
info@ionacampsite.co.uk
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Camping
Iona Pods
Our cosy pods are small, self-catering holiday accommodation units sleeping up to 4. Each pod has a kettle, fridge and microwave, and within the pod site are kitchen facilities, toilets and showers, and laundry facilities. WiFi is available. Follow us on Facebook.
Info
Address:
Isle of Iona, PA76 6SW
Website:
Email:
hello@ionapods.com
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Complementary Therapies
Iona Bowen Technique
Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive holistic treatment that, although gentle in application, can have profound remedial effect. Bowen sees, assesses and treats the person and their body as a whole, balanced system, rather that a group of ailments or symptoms. Bowen is suitable for all ages.
Info
Open:
By Appointment
Rates:
£35.00
Address:
The Blue House, Clachan Corrach
Website:
Phone:
07731 014509
Email:
info@iona-bowen-technique.co.uk
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Food / Drink
Heritage Garden Café
The Heritage Garden Café serves delicious homemade soup, filled rolls, homebaking, tea, coffee etc. You can either sit inside or in the lovely Manse gardens. The Tearoom is part of the Iona Heritage Centre (entry by north door). After your lunch please do visit the Heritage Centre.
Info
Open:
10.30am - 4.15pm Monday - Saturday, Easter to October
Website:
Phone:
01681 700576 or winter 01681 700328
Email:
ionaheritage@gmail.com
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Food / Drink
Martyrs Bay Restaurant & Bar
Located at the top of the pier we have a self service counter for lunches. Serving hot and cold dishes including fish and chips and Mull Mussels. An a la carte menu for dinners, with seafood and steaks our specialty. Our bar is the only one on Iona offering draught beers and malt whiskies.
Info
Open:
From March-November Self service counter open from 10am-5.30pm Bar open 11am-11pm Evening Meals from 6pm
Address:
Top of the Pier, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700382
Email:
martyrsbay@aol.com
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Food / Drink
Spar Shop
Our village shop is one of the oldest family businesses on Iona. We are open all year round selling groceries, newspapers, wines and spirits and an interesting variety of gifts, crafts and books.
Info
Address:
Spar Shop, Isle of Iona PA76 6SJ
Phone:
01681 700321
Email:
ionavillagestore@aol.com
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Food / Drink
St Columba Hotel
Freshly prepared, delicious food. Home baking. Produce from our own organic garden.
Our restaurant, sun lounge and garden offer spectacular views across the Sound of Iona. Wi-FI and computers available for public use.
A range of local beers, wines and malt whiskies is available. Booking recommended for meals.
Info
Open:
Daily (April to October) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Teas, coffees and home baking available throughout the day.
Address:
Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL
Website:
Phone:
01681 700304
Email:
info@stcolumba-hotel.co.uk
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Food / Drink
Argyll Hotel
Be assured of a warm and friendly welcome at the oldest hotel on the Island!
All our food is home crafted using as much local, seasonal produce as possible including vegetables from our organic garden.
Home baked organic bread, cakes & scones, soup, sandwiches and platters for lunch and an a la carte dinner menu.
Eat inside in our dining room or sun lounge overlooking the Sound of Iona or enjoy food and drink in our garden.
Info
Open:
March to October
Website:
Phone:
01681 700334
Email:
reception@argyllhoteliona.co.uk
More Info:
Open to non-residents from 10am. Dinner booking essential.
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Getting Around
Iona Taxi
Fully licensed for journeys on Iona,Mull and beyond. Transfers to Fionnphort , Craignure, Edinburgh, Glasgow etc.
Limited time on Iona? Try an island tour: 30 minute (or longer) tours available. Pick up from pier to all accommodation, Abbey, golf course, beaches, etc.
For bookings/enquiries telephone or email Lindsay or Joyce.
Info
Website:
Phone:
0781 032 5990
Email:
j.mcintyre12314@btinternet.com
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Guided Tours
Iona Trails
Iona Trails specialises in taking the visitor to Iona off the beaten track out into the wilder and beautiful lesser known parts of the island. Join our local guide on one of our set regular walks or choose a tailor made tour. See our website for full details.
Info
Open:
April - October ( available rest of year by special arrangement).
Rates:
Walking tours from £15 per person
Address:
St Columba Hotel, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL
Website:
Phone:
01681 700304
Email:
info@stcolumba-hotel.co.uk
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Hostels
Iona Hostel
Come and relax in our highly recommended and eco-friendly hostel. Kick off your shoes and wander over the flower meadow to our own beach. We can sleep 22 in rooms sleeping 2 - 6 and we offer a warm welcome to individual travellers and groups alike.
Info
Address:
Iona Hostel, Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700781
Email:
info@ionahostel.co.uk
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Hotels
Argyll Hotel
Be assured of a warm and friendly welcome at the oldest hotel on the Island!
All our food is home crafted using as much local, seasonal produce as possible including vegetables from our organic garden.
Home baked organic bread, cakes & scones, soup, sandwiches and platters for lunch and an a la carte dinner menu.
Eat inside in our dining room or sun lounge overlooking the Sound of Iona or enjoy food and drink in our garden
Info
Open:
March to October
Website:
Phone:
01681 700334
Email:
reception@argyllhoteliona.co.uk
More Info:
Open to non-residents from 10am. Dinner booking essential
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Hotels
St Columba Hotel
Freshly prepared, delicious food. Home baking. Produce from our own organic garden.
Our restaurant, sun lounge and garden offer spectacular views across the Sound of Iona. Wi-FI and computers available for public use.
A range of local beers, wines and malt whiskies is available. Booking recommended for meals.
Info
Open:
April to October
Website:
Phone:
01681 700304
Email:
info@stcolumba-hotel.co.uk
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Online Shops
The Celtic Thread
A virtual web-run business based on Iona.
View handwoven and crochet crafts made on Iona, and associated Celtic products. The range of weavings are also on Facebook (@Threads of Iona) and available through Oran Creative Crafts.
Info
Address:
The Celtic Thread, Lechnabaan Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700760
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Places of Interest
Iona Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre in the Telford Manse is all about the islanders' lives over the past 200 years - their crofting way of life, customs, crafts etc. Also displays on geology, shells, flora, Celtic art; information on Iona genealogy; continuous slideshow.
Small shop. Garden Café with home-baking, homemade soups, paninis, etc.
Info
Open:
10.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Saturday, Easter to October
Rates:
Admission £3.40. (£1.70 for OAPs, students, groups and children - under 12 free).
Address:
The Manse, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SJ
Website:
Phone:
01681 700576 or winter 01681 700328
Email:
ionaheritage@gmail.com
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Places of Interest
Iona Abbey
Founded by St Columba in AD563, Iona Abbey is one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites. Visit the medieval abbey church and cloisters, St Columba’s shrine, the Michael Chapel and see the superb collection of carved stones and crosses. Tours available.
Info
Open:
9.30am to 5.30pm daily April to September and 10am to 4.30pm October to March
Rates:
Admission: Adult £7.50 Concession £6.00 Child 5-15 £4.50
Address:
Historic Scotland, Iona Abbey, Isle of Iona PA76 6SQ
Website:
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/iona-abbey-and-nunnery/
Phone:
01681 700512
Email:
jane.martin@hes.scot
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Retreats
Iona Hostel
Come and relax in our highly recommended and eco-friendly hostel. Kick off your shoes and wander over the flower meadow to our own beach. We can sleep 22 in rooms sleeping 2 - 6 and we offer a warm welcome to individual travellers and groups alike.
Info
Address:
Iona Hostel, Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700781
Email:
info@ionahostel.co.uk
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Retreats
Cnoc a’ Chalmain
Cnoc a' Chalmain is a Roman Catholic House of Prayer. Single and twin rooms are available for pilgrims of all faiths, on private retreat. An additional room, free of charge, is available for a supply priest. The Blessed Sacrament is reserved in a small Oratory in the house.
Info
Rates:
Please check our website - early booking is advisable.
Address:
Cnoc a' Chalmain, Isle of Iona PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700369
Email:
mail@catholic-iona.com
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Retreats
Ardbeg
Ideal for family holidays, retreat groups or special occasions. Newly built with all facilities included in the price including outdoor hot tub, central heating and gas BBQ. Sleeps up to 10 in 5 bedrooms, 4 upstairs, 2 ensuite, family bathroom, 1 downstairs next to shower wetroom.
Located 5 minute walk south of the pier. We can meet you at Iona pier to help with your luggage.Info
Open:
All Year.
Address:
Ardbeg Self Catering, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700617
Email:
ardbegoniona@aol.com
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Retreats
St Columba Hotel
Each season we offer a limited number of specialist courses and retreats. For further details and dates, please see our website.
Info
Address:
Isle of Iona, PA76 6SL
Website:
Phone:
01681 700304
Email:
info@stcolumba-hotel.co.uk
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Self Catering
Ardbeg
Ideal for family holidays, retreat groups or special occasions. Newly built with all facilities included in the price including outdoor hot tub, central heating and gas BBQ. Sleeps up to 10 in 5 bedrooms, 4 upstairs, 2 ensuite, family bathroom, 1 downstairs next to shower wetroom.
Located 5 minute walk south of the pier. We can meet you at Iona pier to help with your luggage.Info
Open:
All Year.
Address:
Ardbeg Self Catering, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700617
Email:
ardbegoniona@aol.com
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Self Catering
Shore Cottage
Former B&B now available for self-catering - offering spacious accommodation: sleeping maximum of 10 people in 4 bedrooms (3 en-suite). Great central location, just 3 minutes walk from the pier on the road south. Sky TV, Wi-Fi, central heating, double glazed, open fire, games, books etc.
See website for more details & photos.
Info
Open:
Open all year. Saturday to Saturday lets Easter - October. Short breaks available off peak.
Rates:
Email for details
Address:
Shore Cottage, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
07753741173
Email:
enquiries@shorecottage.co.uk
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Self Catering
Dalantober
Dalantober is a bungalow situated 300 metres from the ferry with open views to the Sound of Iona.
This is a lovely bright house with a small garden with most rooms facing the sea sleeping 6 people. Recently redecorated and refurbished with new oil fired central heating.
Info
Rates:
From £600 per week (inclusive of utilities, linen and hand towels)
Address:
Dalantober, Maol Rd, Iona
Website:
Phone:
07724539655
Email:
lindahogg30@yahoo.co.uk
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Self Catering
Taigh na Brathan
Newly built holiday flat with views towards the west and Machair. Sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms with open plan lounge/dining area/kitchen, bathroom and own entrance.
Linen, wifi & utilities included. Only 5 minutes from the Golf Course and 20 minutes from village.
Can pick up from ferry.
Info
Open:
February to November, Saturday to Saturday, short breaks possible out of season.
Address:
Taigh na Brathan, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Phone:
01681 700320 or 07709454309
Email:
holidayiona@hotmail.com
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Shops
Aosdana Gallery
Aosdana is a beautiful gallery selling contemporary artwork, Scottish designer jewellery and traditional Iona jewellery. Housed in a lovingly restored farm steading situated on the road to Iona Abbey, Aosdana offers a unique experience on Iona as it combines the historical work of the Island’s past with the present.
Info
Open:
Daily 10am - 5pm, March to October
Address:
Aosdana Gallery, The St. Columba Steadings, Iona, PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700121
Email:
mhairi@aosdanaiona.com
More Info:
Disabled access and parking.
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Shops
Historic Scotland Shop
Located in the cloisters of Iona Abbey, the shop contains a good selection of gifts and souvenirs including locally made crafts as well as a wide range of books.
Info
Open:
9.30am to 5pm daily April to September and 10am to 4pm October to March
Address:
Historic Scotland, Iona Abbey, Isle of Iona PA76 6SQ
Phone:
01681 700512
Email:
jane.martin@hes.scot
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Shops
Iona Gallery & Pottery
Gallery and Pottery workshop in converted crofthouse situated just beyond the Abbey.
Thrown and hand-built pottery reflects land and seascapes.
Gallery specializes in both contemporary and early 20th century original paintings of Iona, limited edition prints and artcards of Iona.
Info
Open:
11am -5pm Monday - Saturday Easter to October
Website:
Phone:
01681 700439 or 01681 700328
Email:
mail@ionagallery.com
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Shops
Martyr's Bay Shop & Rooms
Ideally located at the pier, we have 8 en-suite rooms, close to restaurants, shops, beaches and only a short walk to the Abbey. The shop offers a wide range of Scottish gifts.
Info
Rates:
B&B Rates from £30
Address:
Martyr's Bay Shop & Rooms, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SP
Website:
Phone:
01681 700357
Email:
duartproperty1@btconnect.com
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Shops
Oran Creative Crafts
Come and visit our beautiful shop in the Columba Steadings, just across the road from the St Columba Hotel. A broad range of products are for sale, including greetings cards, photographs, paintings, prints and wall art, knitwear, crocheted goods, fused glass, weaving and more.
Info
Open:
Daily from April to October
Address:
Oran Creative Crafts, St Columba Steadings, Isle of Iona PA76 6SW
Website:
Phone:
01681 700127
