Isle of Iona

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.

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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 during winter months.

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Bed & Breakfasts

Calva

Bed and Breakfast - En-suite Rooms - Close to the Abbey - Also Self-Catering.

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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.

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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’

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, microwave and electric hot plate, and within the pod site are communal washing-up facilities and toilets & showers. WiFi is available. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Complementary Therapies

inBalance iona

Relaxing and therapeutic massage treatments in a tranquil setting at the North End of the island. Sandra Fox is registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council and holds the internationally-recognised ITEC qualification in massage therapy. She offers Swedish body massage, hot & cold stone massage and aromatherapy massage.

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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.

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Food / Drink

Iona Seafood

Iona Seafood sells fresh fish and shellfish to local businesses, residents and visitors to Iona.

Fresh, local, sustainable.

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Food / Drink

Iona Craft Shop

Welcome to Iona Craft Shop! Here you'll find lots of beautiful things, some made on Iona and others from further afield. We strive for quality, we think of our environment in everything we do, we celebrate colour and humour, we respect our heritage and we like to make people smile.

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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, wines and spirits and an interesting variety of gifts, crafts and books.

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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 available. 

A range of local beers, wines and malt whiskies is available. Booking recommended for meals.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Guided Tours

Iona Guided Tours

“Iona Guided Tours” is a local business, founded by Jana McLellan. Jana is offering tailor-made guided Tours and Pilgrimage Walks to suit all ages and abilities - in English and in German.

For information about all available Guided Tours or to book a Pilgrimage as a group or as individuals, please phone or email Jana.

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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

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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 available. 

A range of local beers, wines and malt whiskies is available. Booking recommended for meals.

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Online Shops

Threads of Iona

A virtual web run craft business based on Iona.
View handwoven and crochet crafts via Instagram:  Threads_of_Iona
The handmade items are also available at Oran Creative Crafts Co-operative Shop.

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Online Shops

Baile Mor Books

Baile Mor Books is a small studio providing traditionally hand bound books, book repair and restoration, and workshops in bookbinding. Commissions are gladly accepted. Please visit the website for shop and more info on classes.

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Online Shops

Iona Pebbles Arts and Crafts

Iona Marble, Serpentine, Pebble and Shell, Jewellery. All handcrafted, on Iona, by Val MacCormick.

Iona Lambs’ Wool, which is produced from Val’s own flock of lambs, reared each year, by herself and Gordon, on their Sithean and Lagnagiogan Crofts.

Unique and affordable gifts, for those special people in your life.

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Online Shops

Iona Craft Shop

Welcome to Iona Craft Shop! Here you'll find lots of beautiful things, some made on Iona and others from further afield. We strive for quality, we think of our environment in everything we do, we celebrate colour and humour, we respect our heritage and we like to make people smile.

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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.

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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, the Michael Chapel and see the superb collection of carved stones and crosses. Currently, COVID-19 restrictions mean visits must be pre-booked and are by guided tour only.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Self Catering

Am Fuaran

Situated in Tigh-na-Traigh back garden this summer house offers a comfortable private space for a couple or single person on a Saturday to Saturday basis. 

 

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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.

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Self Catering

Traigmor

Traighmor Cottage is situated on a quiet croft 10 minutes walk from the village and has beautiful sea views.

The house sleeps four in two rooms (one double and one twin).

The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier, and the lounge has satellite TV. There’s no internet, but it is possible to get access via 4G from the mast near Fionnphort. Bedlinen and towels are provided.

Our rate is amongst the most affordable on Iona and includes electricity.

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Self Catering

The Green Shed: The Sea Room

Settle in and breathe out at the most northerly and secluded property on Iona. A place to relax. Set in unspoiled croftland it is well away from the public road and just a three minute walk across the grass to white sandy beaches. There are three separate apartments, all different, but all having comfy beds, lots of books and well equipped kitchens.

The Sea Room (Sleeps 10).

The Sea Room is a large and comfortable apartment and is the perfect place to relax, kick off your shoes and enjoy the quiet of the island with your family or friends. There is a huge wooden table to sit around, tatty old Persian rugs, far too many books, comfy sofas and no TV. There is, as a concession to the modern world, excellent WiFi. 

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Self Catering

Machair House

Machair House sits in the heart of a 30 acre working croft 15 minutes walk from the village. The house comfortably sleeps 7 people across 3 bedrooms and features stunning sea views.

The house is fully equipped for self-catering and includes free wifi & smart TV. Bed linen, bath sheets & hand towels are provided. Weekly rates included utilities. 

Machair has been reviewed as ‘Exceptional’ on booking.com & offers a truly authentic Iona experience. Available Sat-Sat. Long term winter lets will be considered on application.  

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The Green Shed: The Snug

Settle in and breathe out at the most northerly and secluded property on Iona. A place to relax. Set in unspoiled croftland it is well away from the public road and just a three minute walk across the grass to white sandy beaches. There are three separate apartments, all different, but all having comfy beds, lots of books and well equipped kitchens.

The Snug (Sleeps 2).

A homely little apartment. It is very simple with a double bedroom, a well equipped kitchen with table and chairs, hall with bookshelves and shower room. Facing south to catch the sun it has it’s own little garden and bench - perfect for a lazy lunch.

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Self Catering

The Green Shed: The Studio

Settle in and breathe out at the most northerly and secluded property on Iona. A place to relax. Set in unspoiled croftland it is well away from the public road and just a three minute walk across the grass to white sandy beaches. There are three separate apartments, all different, but all having comfy beds, lots of books and well equipped kitchens.

The Studio (Sleeps 2).

The Studio is a wee home with a big heart. In true studio style the kingsize bed, armchairs, bookshelves and kitchen have been shoe-horned into the one room. Wide windows look out over the machair to the sea. 

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Self Catering

Cnoc Oran Croft House

New for 2024!
Cnoc Oran is a modernised croft house situated on a working croft, the house is on the west side of Iona and is a 5 minute walk from the Machair/Golf course.
The house comfortably sleeps 6 (in three bedrooms) with 3 bathrooms, a bright living room, fully equipped kitchen diner, formal dining room, porch with laundry facilities and a front garden. Please email for more information and to book.

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Self Catering

Iona Pods

Our cosy pods are small, self-catering holiday accommodation units sleeping up to 4. Each pod has a kettle, fridge, microwave and electric hot plate, and within the pod site are communal washing-up facilities and toilets & showers. WiFi is available. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Shops

Iona Craft Shop

Welcome to Iona Craft Shop! Here you'll find lots of beautiful things, some made on Iona and others from further afield. We strive for quality, we think of our environment in everything we do, we celebrate colour and humour, we respect our heritage and we like to make people smile.

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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.

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Shops

Iona Pebbles Arts and Crafts

Iona Marble, Serpentine, Pebble and Shell, Jewellery. All handcrafted, on Iona, by Val MacCormick.

Iona Lambs’ Wool, which is produced from Val’s own flock of lambs, reared each year, by herself and Gordon, on their Sithean and Lagnagiogan Crofts.

Unique and affordable gifts, for those special people in your life.

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Shops

Martyr's Bay Shop

Ideally located at the pier, the shop offers a wide range of Scottish gifts.

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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.

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Shops

Spar Shop

Our village shop is one of the oldest family businesses on Iona. We are open all year round selling groceries, wines and spirits and an interesting variety of gifts, crafts and books.

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