Situated close to the Skye Bridge in the charming village of Kyleakin, the Kings Arms ... more
Hotel has panoramic views across the Kyle of Lochalsh to mainland Scotland. The hotel is one of the oldest remaining on the island, and dates back to the 1600s. It ha...
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The Kings Arms Hotel is a first class property located in the picturesque village of ... more
Kyleakin with views across the Kyle of Loch Lash to the mainland. It is one of Skye's oldest hotels, which is reflected in its charming, friendly atmosphere. Skye is a...
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The Kings Arms Hotel is a first class property located in the picturesque village of ... more
Kyleakin with views across the Kyle of Loch Lash to the mainland. It is one of Skye's oldest hotels, which is reflected in its charming, friendly atmosphere. Skye is a...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Relax in the tranquil village of KyleakinEnjoy the impressive views across to the Scottish ... more
mainland from our lochside lounge barWhether it is summer or winter relax with a dram in front of one of our open firesTake a meal in our Claymore restaurant wit...
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Advantages: Peaceful and friendly Disadvantages: none at all
We stayed at the White Heather Hotel in Kyleakin on the isle of Skye in September 2004. We liked it so much that we are going back again in September 2006.
***** THIS REVIEW IS NOW UPDATED DUE TO MY RECENT VISIT AS SOME CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE HOTEL SINCE 2004************************************
ISLE OF SKYE
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The Isle of Skye is off the coast of Scotland, about a 2 hour drive from Fort William. It can be reached by bridge or ferry. It is a beautiful place, with plenty of wildlife. I am not going to go into more detail as this review is not about Skye itself.
KYLEAKIN - pronounced Ky-lark-in
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Kyleakin used to be the main point for the ferry, so when the bridge was built it changed the nature of the area a bit. There are two pubs and a hotel and several b&b's in Kyleakin ...
Advantages: charming reasonably piced rooms and award winning food Disadvantages: can get busy
On a recent visit to Northern Ireland, I was lucky enough to be shown round by someone born and bred in Larne. It was on her suggestion that we paid a visit to the Londonderry Arms, a 3 star hotel with two restaurants in the charming and quaint harbour village of Carnlough. Carnlough is about 15 minutes drive north of Larne along the very picturesque coastal road otherwise known as the A8.
History
The Londonderry Arms has a rich and interesting history proudly available in leaflets amongst a wide selection of magazines free for perusal.
The Londonderry ArmsHotel was built in 1848 as a coaching inn by Frances Anne Tempest, Marchioness of Londonderry.
Frances Anne was the grand-daughter of Randall William, sixth Earl and second Marquis of Antrim. He was the great great grandson of Sir Randall MacDonnell, the first of that ...
Advantages: Stylish rooms, great food, fantastic staff Disadvantages: You need a reason to go to Chipping Campden
around them. It's a great philosophy.
When the couple bought the hotel - at that time known as The KingsArms - it was a pretty rough sort of place. A bit of a 'spit and sawdust' pub with rooms over and a problem with drunken teenagers, drugs (in the Cotswolds? Shock and horror - it's worse than The Archers) and general neglect. Today you'll not find any hairy smelly kids with a dog on a string cluttering up the public bar. It's much more likely to be filled with hotel residents and locals having a drink before popping into the restaurant for a blow-out dinner.
NOTE - if you are interested enough to hunt down more reviews on this hotel, be aware that anything before 2006 will be referring to the KingsArms and not to 'The Kings' under its present ownership.
~ Where is it? ~
Chipping Campden is in the Cotswolds - the heart ...
