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Columba House

3.0 star property
3-star Kingussie hotel in the mountains

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kingussie Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruthven Barracks
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Penthouse (Suite) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Penthouse (Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ground floor wet room accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Ground floor wet room accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kingussie

In Kingussie .You'll find Kingussie Golf Club and Ruthven Barracks within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Highland Folk Museum and Fused and Light are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kingussie Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ruthven Barracks - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 56 min drive - 50.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Post Office Cafe Gallery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Letterbox Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Columba House

3-star Kingussie hotel in the mountains
Columba House offers its guests a library, ski storage, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Columba House also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out.

This 3-star Kingussie hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Columba House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Columba House Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

How close is Columba House to the airport?

Columba House is 48 mi (59-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Columba House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Columba House .

Does Columba House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Columba House , but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Columba House ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Columba House ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Columba House ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Columba House have a pool?

Columba House does not have a pool.

Does Columba House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Columba House to downtown Kingussie?

Columba House is 0.4 mi away from Kingussie.

Columba House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 161 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s advertised correctly, it’s a bed for the night, clean and a breakfast thrown in. No complaints for price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think it's fair to call this a hotel, more a hostel. Although the property itself was beautiful and had history (being an old manse), it was tired and run-down and needed a serious amount of investment. Upon arrival I found the property was permanently unstaffed and so there was no welcome and obtaining the keys was confusing. The stay felt very bleak and uninspiring. There was no food available at the property. There was a "grab-and-go" breakfast that consisted of a few heavily preserved pastries left in a kitchen area, but I found that other guests had taken most of these, leaving me very little. The room had an adequate amount of furniture but it was generally unclean with copious amounts of dust in the room and the bathroom. Fixtures and furniture were tired and frequently broken, and the bed-linen was torn. I wouldn't stay here again and can't recommend it to other potential guests.
Torn bed linen.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Dust in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

No food service Online check in Very casual
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Traveled with partner
The building is wonderful and unique, it looks like they have let it run down for a few years. The wife found a spider in the bathroom, almost hurt herself getting off the ground, it was a big spider.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamoda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area and comfortable stay. The place had all the necessary amenities for a night’s stay. They offer a nice lounge and provide both a microwave and a refrigerator, which made it convenient to bring and enjoy our own food. Overall, a pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's functional, but soulless. Lovely location, spacious room, plenty of parking and convenient for exploring the Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Straightforward with e-mail sent day before with instructions on how to access room key from key safe out of office hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

martin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No room cleaning or refreshing of towels or teas coffee etc for 4 days. no food.hotel needs updated. No one on duty 24hrs this must be illegal
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and comfortable room, after a long day of hiking around and visiting the Highland Folk Museum. Easily accessible, and within easy walking distance from the high street. Very peaceful and quiet, really loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wifi didnt work. When they e-mailed me i didnt get it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

One day trip

The stay was ok. The room was cleanish and it was fine for a one night stay. The mattresses were horrible. You could feel the springs in them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend for two

Had a lovely two night stay. The corner bath was a deciding factor when deciding where to stay. We found the place to be clean and although we didn’t see staff we also didn’t have a need to see them. The key lock was easy to use to collect the key and return it. They were aware of my wife’s dietary needs as we had enquired about places to eat. When we arrived along with the usual tea/coffee biscuit were some harribo which felt like they cared enough to look into alternatives for gluten free. Once parked our car didn’t move until we left we found the hotel’s location to be great for completing walks. I would recommend the cafe along by train station for amazing gluten free options. Some of the takeaways are cash only, there is an atm located at the back of the coop on the high street only a few minutes walk from the hotel. The bath was a bit of a let down as it creaked so much I worried I would be falling through the ceiling. The shower was separate to the bath and was fine. The decor was as expected loved the lamps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SHONA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodations for the price.

No frills lodging. It's an older building, and it is showing it's age, but it's sufficient for a night or two. Big tub in the bathroom. Rooms are warm (It's Oct and cold!). Good accommodations for the price. Make sure you check your email ahead of time for the key box code, or you will have to call from the unstaffed reception. Free coffee and snacks at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Scary drive up, but worth it. Kitchenette is very basic, with no toaster or hob (kettle and microwave only). Large bed, comfortable living area. Couldn't work out how to get the shower colder, but bath worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room. Clean and spacious.

It was a little disconcerting not to have anyone at reception but it was ok once we figured out how to get the key and where to room was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Quaint property. The room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room and en suite bathroom were large and clean. Parking was ample and easy. No one was on site at the hotel, and I was a bit confused about the self check in process. Ultimately got that sorted, but I was tired when checking in, so it felt like an additional hassle after a long day of driving. The room was clean, but the bed was a bit uncomfortable for me and the pillows very flat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Amenities
Excellent service, very clean and well priced. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Run down 1st floor room up external steel staircase. Bed was uncomfortable, breakfsst was great and spotlessly presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with a very easy check in abd out process. Simple, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024