Eilean Iarmain, which many people call Isleornsay, is a small hotel in Sleat, the green southern peninsula of Skye. It is rated three on its booking page and sits near the Armadale ferry terminal and close to Torabhaig Distillery. Guests praise the helpful staff, and the individually furnished rooms include bathrobes. There is a restaurant and a bar, a garden, free Wi-Fi in rooms and free parking, and a cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge. It suits travellers who prefer a quiet setting to a busy town and who want a different side of the island.
Location and getting around
Sleat is the part of Skye closest to the mainland ferry at Armadale, which makes this a good first or last night if you arrive from Mallaig. From here it is a drive of roughly an hour to Portree, so use it as a base for the south of the island and the Cuillin, or as one stop on a longer trip. Free self-parking is included, and the setting is peaceful, with sea views and few other buildings.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are individually furnished and the bathrooms have robes. There is a restaurant, a bar, a garden and books, plus electric kettles, tea and coffee, toiletries and hair dryers in the rooms. Pets are accepted for an extra charge. Business services, express check-out and a smoke-free policy are listed, and check-in runs from 4pm to 10pm, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late after a winter drive.
Who it suits and what to know: couples and whisky fans who want a calm setting, and travellers on a loop that includes the Armadale ferry. Because it is far from Portree and the north, it suits a two-base trip better than a single-base trip. Winter nights are very dark and quiet here, so it is a good choice for a restful stay. Book ahead for summer, confirm dinner arrangements in winter and check the breakfast terms.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Pet friendly (extra charge)
- ✓Cooked breakfast (surcharge)
- ✓Bathrobes and tea and coffee in rooms
Good questions
Where is Eilean Iarmain?+
On the Sleat peninsula in south Skye, near the Armadale ferry terminal and close to Torabhaig Distillery.
Is parking free?+
Yes, free self-parking is listed.
Are pets allowed?+
The hotel is pet friendly, with an extra charge, so confirm when you book.
