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Columba House

3.0 star property
3-star Kingussie hotel in the mountains

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF
  • Kingussie Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ruthven Barracks
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Highland Wildlife Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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Four Poster Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

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

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Ground floor wet room accessible | 1 bedroom, 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 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Four Poster Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

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

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, 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) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Penthouse (Suite)

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

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • Kingussie Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ruthven Barracks - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Highland Folk Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 20 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Post office Cafe Gallery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Joe's - the Chippy on the Corner - ‬6 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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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

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. 47 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 145 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Just what you want

We stayed 1 night after climbing Ben Nevis as it is about an hour away and for the price it was perfect. We stayed in stables and it was just what you would want, nice quiet apartment with comfy clean facilities, nice powerful hot shower and comfy bed. Parking out the front of our room and a complimentary breakfast which was a nice touch. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Room comfort

LDWA National 100 mile walk Spayside 2024

Our stay for 6 nights at the Columba House Kingussie was for the LDWA National 100 mile run walk. We stayed in room 6 which is accessed by outside sttone stairs from the courtyard parking area. The room was a little tired, although the bedding was clean, shower (in bath) and toilet were good. The carpet was dirty, a hard floor would have been better, the doors and skirting desperately needed a coat of paint. Room service was none existant, room not serviced throughout our stay even when clean room card was displayed. We had to phone 00 wherever that was to get clean towels. We kept room tidy ourselves. The outsiide needed a good clean up and the sevice of a good contract gardener, shortcut steps downt to the access road were covered in loose gravel and were dangerous in the dark. Grab and go breakfast was poor, we didn't bother, fridge lacked a good supply of fresh milk. Room suited our needs. we were out all Saturday Night on the walk.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yash, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phiona, Grants Pass

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We had originally planned 2 nights in The Spey, but we had to leave after 1 night due to a storm incoming & needing to catch a very early flight in Inverness. We loved the room & the quiet setting. Bed was firm, which was perfect. Very clean. No staff on site, which was odd but not a problem. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rebekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice period property set in a great location and close to local amenities. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Dated and never serviced

Room was never serviced, even after we asked for extra bin bags for our rubbish and then got told it should have been but it never got done for the duration of our stay. Leaking drain outside which mean an increasing pile of sewage in the car park
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The comfort and peace surpassed my expectations, and this was great value. I was looking for something straightforward when I came to Kingussie to visit my daughter, and didn't expect this to be so pleasant. The room was large and comfortable and clean. There were no staff on site, but everything had been prepared and left ready for a comfortable stay. Entry was easy, with the PIN-code key locker. Breakfast was basic but perfectly adequate, and the coffee machine was great. There was plenty of room downstairs to eat and rest. For the price I paid, I would say this was about the best hotel experience I've had. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Overnight stay

Had a lovely over night stay in the penthouse , bath was amazing, bed was comfortable. Bit chilly at night when sleeping but we expected that being winter. Great facilities- friendly staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A blast from the past

It was good to stay in a place with character: old world design, giant panelling, uneven floors, old-world carpets, high ceilings, wooden doors, pre-modern architecture and fittings were a welcome break from Welcome Break anodynity. But finding it was hard at night: none of the signs were well-lit or lit at all; that's my only concern
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel shabby outside, room clean but decor dated.

There are no staff on site, bar a gentleman we took to be a caretaker. Check in is via a phone on the reception desk and an automated key safe to obtain your room key. Breakfast is self-service and limited in choice - there is no cooked breakfast option, again because there are no staff on site. The outside of the hotel is shabby and lacks maintenance. The room was clean but dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for the money

Beautiful location. We couldn't believe the price for such a nice place. An older building, but very nice. If you are looking for a place to spend the night in the Caringorns, give them a try.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023