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Columba House

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful mountain retreat where nature surrounds them and the warm atmosphere invites meaningful conversations

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Columba House sits in the mountains offering a quiet retreat with its garden and library. Guests can use WiFi, plan weddings, or relax in rooms equipped with electric kettles and free toiletries. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the hotel's friendly environment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Penthouse (Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ground floor wet room accessible

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

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Standard Twin Room

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room

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

Located in Kingussie, Columba House is near a train station and in the mountains. Fused and Light and Highland Folk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highland Wildlife Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Kingussie travel guide
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Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park
    Highland Wildlife Park
    4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fused and Light
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingussie Golf Club
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruthven Barracks
    2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ralia
    7 min drive
  • Newtonmore Grill
    7 min drive
  • Old Post Office Cafe Gallery
    7 min drive
  • Antlers Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro
    8 min walk

About this property

Columba House

Hotel in the mountains
Columba House provides amenities, such as a garden and a library. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property, wedding services and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Columba House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Columba House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Columba House located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fused and Light and Kingussie Golf Club. Ruthven Barracks and Highland Folk Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Kingussie Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Columba House Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm room with four poster bed, corner bath and shower, plenty hot water. continental breakfast could of been better, but overall a happy stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was a bit out dated but the room was big warm and very clean .Great comfy bed .The only issue was shower was running boiling water turned it down to cold and it still ran boiling water .So I did not have shower .I did message the owners they said they will get it looked at .For value for money it was good .It's ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rooms, everything you need. During winter there are no staff on site so no food. A basic breakfast is available. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lana

It's a lovely place with a pleasant views of the mountains and the garden area. The hot water tap for the bathtub was hit or miss (sometimes it was hot, sometimes cool) and the shower door didn't close all the way. Everything was clean. The staff checked in via email to make sure I had everything I needed, and that check in went okay. The room was spacious with high ceilings. The large bathtub was quite nice. The radiators all worked great. The internet was almost nonexistent, but I had phone service. All in all a good stay. Oh, the breakfast consists of a few basic cereals, with milk and juice in the fridge, and individually wrapped croissants. The coffee is okay, but it is free from an automatic machine. Would I stay here again? Yes. Would I recommend to friends? Yes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamoda

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Louise

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
It took me about 40 minutes to get my room key as there was an issue with the key safe, no one available on site and none of the phone numbers worked (I managed to contact the hotel through Expedia...). When I got to my room the window was broken and couldn't be closed (which would've been fine if it wasn't November...). Fortunately Columba House upgraded me to a nice room where I had a comfortable stay. I did see a staff member in the morning and my 'good morning' was met with a frown and a grunt (no exageration). One definite plus was the communal rooms which I was able to use during the day to get some work done (though wifi not optimal).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious room. Wi-Fi was very good Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Phiona

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic, clean and dog-friendly. Young man looking after the place was very calm during the fire alarm. Think prices rocketed due to the local clan gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were excited to stay at this beautiful, historic property on the edge of Kingussie. The town is charming and the views of the Cairngorms are lovely. Unfortunately, the listing is misleading and contains inaccurate information, including the claim that the property is dog-friendly. The most serious issue happened on arrival. At 7:00 p.m., our room was not ready because it had not been cleaned after the previous guest. There was trash and used linens throughout the room, the bed was unmade, and there was unflushed waste in the toilet. When we contacted off-site staff, they initially did not believe us and demanded photographic proof. We were moved for the night to a much lower-quality ground-floor room overlooking the gravel parking lot. The next day, we were told to vacate that room so it could be cleaned before our original room was even ready, leaving us waiting until around 12:30 p.m. to finally move in. We were later handed the temporary room key again and told to return it ourselves, underscoring the lack of on-site management. Despite notifying the property in advance that we were bringing our dog, management imposed undisclosed restrictions and demanded £60 in pet and cleaning fees. These rules are not stated anywhere in the Orbitz listing. Between the dirty room, misleading information, poor communication, and unprofessional management, this property is not worth the risk or the price. We left a day early and escalated the issue through our booking site.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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
Verified

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
Verified

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