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Your Stay at Sconser Lodge - Isle of Skyes Premier Family Hotel
Sconser Lodge, established in 1871 as a hunting lodge for the MacDonalds, is a family-run hotel offering a warm and relaxing stay on the Isle of Skye. Our property combines traditional country house charm with modern comforts, featuring original pine panelling, open peat fires, and eight en-suite bedrooms with stunning sea and loch views. We prioritise hospitality through locally sourced cuisine, including full Scottish breakfasts and evening meals showcasing Skye's seafood and game.The lodge serves as a licensed venue for intimate weddings and events, with dedicated staff ensuring personalised service. Our location between Broadford and Portree provides easy access to Skye's landscapes, including the Cuillins and Raasay, while our proximity to the Isle of Skye Golf Club enhances recreational options. Guests enjoy amenities such as complimentary hospitality trays, handmade shortbread, and stargazing opportunities on clear nights.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Weddings
Bar
Local Tours
Highlights and features
- We offer a family-run hotel with 150+ years of heritage on the Isle of Skye
- Our rooms feature stunning sea and loch views with modern comforts
- We serve locally sourced Scottish cuisine and award-winning breakfasts
- We host intimate weddings and events with scenic lochside settings
- Our location provides easy access to Skyes mountains, trails, and Raasay ferry
Services
Accommodation
Sconser Lodge offers eight en-suite bedrooms with modern comforts and historic charm. Rooms include 4-poster, family suites, and standard doubles/twins, most with panoramic sea and loch views. Amenities feature complimentary hospitality trays, handmade shortbread, and freeview TV. Ground floor options cater to accessibility needs.
Restaurant
Our restaurant serves locally sourced Scottish cuisine using Skye seafood, game, and regional produce. Menus feature dishes like hand-dived scallops, venison, and traditional desserts. Breakfast options include full Scottish and Highlanders' breakfasts, with evening meals available to residents and non-residents by reservation.
Weddings
We host intimate weddings and events for up to 30 guests in our licensed venue. The wood-panelled dining room and lochside setting provide scenic backdrops. Custom menus and event planning support ensure tailored celebrations with champagne receptions and peat-fire lounges for guest relaxation.
Bar
The bar offers Isle of Skye real ale, draught lager, fine wines, and a selection of malt whiskies. Guests can enjoy drinks in the bar area or adjacent sun lounge with books and games. Non-residents are welcome during opening hours with advance booking recommended for larger groups.
Local Tours
As a central base between Broadford and Portree, we provide access to Skye's key attractions including the Cuillins, Raasay ferry, and coastal trails. Our team offers local knowledge for self-guided adventures or can recommend guided tours for climbing, wildlife spotting, and cultural exploration.
People
Lisa McMath
Co-Owner
Lisa McMath co-owns Sconser Lodge with her husband Craig. She oversees daily operations and guest services, ensuring visitors experience Skye's hospitality through personalised attention and locally inspired amenities.
Craig McMath
Co-Owner
Craig McMath manages the lodge's maintenance and outdoor facilities. He shares Lisa's commitment to preserving the property's heritage while providing modern comforts for guests exploring Skye's landscapes.
Questions
What room types are available at Sconser Lodge?
We offer 8 en-suite rooms including a 4-poster sea view room, family suite, triple room, and standard doubles/twins across upper and ground floors.
Does Sconser Lodge serve meals to non-residents?
Yes, our restaurant and bar are open to non-residents with advance booking recommended for evening meals.
Can I host a wedding at Sconser Lodge?
Yes, we are licensed for small weddings up to 30 guests with tailored menus and scenic lochside photo opportunities.
What local attractions are near Sconser Lodge?
We’re near the Cuillins, Isle of Raasay ferry, and Skye Golf Club, with easy access to hiking trails and artist studios.
What amenities are included in the rooms?
All rooms have TVs, hospitality trays, hairdryers, and complimentary handmade shortbread, with most offering sea/loch views.
Is parking and Wi-Fi available?
Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi are available for all guests.
Reviews (3)
Sarah C.
Aug 01, 2019
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I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled to write this one. We made a reservation here by calling a few days ahead of time, as is the habit on the Isle of Skye if you want to have a nice dinner anywhere. We arrived to apparent surprise on the part of the manager, with whom I'd previously spoken on the phone - more specifically, he looked surprised that the likes of us would have made a reservation. He asked us to sit in the bar instead of checking the ledger for our booking. We assumed that we were waiting there temporarily, but he never took us back to the dining room. The dining room
JeffnCarol T.
Jul 17, 2019
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We had an excellent dinner at the lodge (although we were not staying there). The 'old lodge' has a nice ambiance, our server was friendly and attentive, and the menu featured interesting choices: my wife had scallops and I chose the leg of lamb with minted mashed potatoes. The server was also able to recommend whiskies for us to try. All in all this was one of the most enjoyable meals of our two week trip in Scotland.
Ren I.
Jun 26, 2012
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In this hotel, rooms are very comfortable and clean. Although the hotel is a little far away from Portree, the view nearby is very beautiful.
