Doune for Groups

Larger family groups and clubs with interests such as walking, visiting the islands, photography or diving, can take Doune Bay Lodge as a perfect base for their holiday.

Situated at the Southern end of the bay, the lodge looks West across the Sound of Sleat to the Skye Cuillins.  Tucked just 20 metres back from it's own beach (sandy below mid-tide), and about 100 metres along a rough footpath from Doune Dining Room, it is a delightful and unusual building.  This is informal accommodation, simple but with everything you need - think of it as a 'Wilderness Lodge'.  Lined in pine throughout, the feel is warm and welcoming. There is  accommodation for up to 12 guests in 4 single and 4 twin rooms, all with comfortable beds and excellent sea or hillside views.  Downstairs the open plan living area,  furnished with comfy sofas and chairs, provides plenty of space for relaxation, discussion or activities. Games and books and a radio/CD player are provided.

The kitchen area has hot drink making facilities and a fridge.  The utility area has 3 showers, 2 toilets, hand basins and drying facilities.
All water and space heating and cooking is by bottled gas. Electricity is provided by diesel generator and is switched off at night. There is a secondary battery lighting system with emergency lighting in all rooms. All rooms have power sockets available for computer/camera/battery charging, but as power is limited please do not bring high wattage appliances such as hair dryers.Outside there is a full length verandah with a few steps down to the grassy foreshore above the beach.

Groups taking Doune Bay Lodge usually charter our fast boat Mary Doune for access to the Knoydart Coastline and Small Isles.  Skipper Andy has seemingly endless local knowledge and can help you get the best from the charter.  He is available every evening to discuss plans for the following day.

Larger groups

We have had a few occasions when groups have taken over the whole of Doune and they have always been hugely successful events.  Wedding parties, corporate training and groups of friends can have exclusive use of this amazing location and we can tailor the experience to fit the group.  To book all of the accommodation you will need to think fairly well in advance to avoid disappointment.  All holidays / events are fully catered - Doune Dining Room is a spectacular setting for a celebration.

Doune for Families

Rock pools, seals, boating, no traffic to worry about what could be better?

The three Stone Lodge rooms nestle between the hillside and the sea. Rebuilt from the ruins of a cottage which stood empty for 140 years they are traditional in appearance, but modern in comfort. The windows look out over the moored boats and Dun Head, where there are the remains of a pictish, vitrified fort.  The view then extends over to Skye and provides fabulous sunsets on a summers evening.

There is a choice of twin or double rooms with ensuite facilities and plenty of space.  A built in ladder gives access to the guzover with two full size mattresses ideal for older children.  For little ones we can bring a mattress down or we have a travel cot.  Each room has it's own porch and access to the sea-facing decking along the front of the building. There are drying facilities and a second lighting system, for when the generator is not running. (We generate all electricity ourselves). No TV, but lots of games and fun things to do.

All holidays are fully catered and well behaved young people are welcome in the dining room.  For younger ones we can arrange an early supper if required and for babies, a standard baby alarm will work in the dining room so you can relax and enjoy your meal in confidence.

When choosing something to do; simply walk or play locally, or make use of our skippered charter boat Gripper  which opens up opportunities for accessing other local beaches, walking, wildlife watching or fishing for mackerel!  Our skipper is available every evening to discuss plans for the following day.

Doune for Groups of up to 8 people

Doune is the perfect destination for a group of friends to relax and enjoy themselves.

The three Stone Lodge rooms nestle between the hillside and the sea. Rebuilt from the ruins of a cottage which stood empty for 140 years. They are traditional in appearance, but modern in comfort. The windows look out over the moored boats and Dun Head, where there are the remains of a pictish, vitrified fort.  The view then extends over to Skye and provides fabulous sunsets on a summers evening

There is a choice of twin or double rooms with ensuite facilities and plenty of space with easy chairs to relax and enjoy the view.  Each has it's own porch and access to the sea-facing decking along the front of the building. There are drying facilities and a second lighting system, for when the generator is not running. (We generate all electricity ourselves). In addition to the Stone Lodges there is a fourth room, the Bothy, a delightful room at the end of the restaurant building.  Light and airy and brightly furnished, the room has a comfortable single bed which can be converted to twin beds if required.  The bothy is not en-suite, but there is a washhand basin in the room and and a shower and toilets are right next door.

When choosing something to do, our boat Gripper opens up many opportunities from visits to Skye, wildlife watching, or drop offs for walking on all of Knoydart from easy tracks to the more challenging peaks.  Our skipper is available every evening to discuss plans for the following day. 

Beautiful, freshly prepared food in Doune Dining Room will be the perfect end to your day.

Small groups of 6 - 8 friends using all our Stone Lodge rooms can enjoy a special rate when taking exclusive use of the skippered charter boat Gripper for their stay.

We can tailor this holiday totally to your requirements - please get in touch to discover what is available and discuss any ideas you may have.  Do have a look at the Stone Lodge Prices as a guide but we will give you an individual quote when we have discussed your requirements.

If you would like a more communal setting for your group, then Doune Bay Lodge, situated in it's own wee bay is the perfect answer. For more details of this wilderness lodge please see the Groups of 8 or more people page.

Doune for couples

Doune Stone Lodges are ideally suited to two people traveling together.

The three Stone Lodge rooms nestle between the hillside and the sea. Rebuilt from the ruins of a cottage which stood empty for 140 years they are traditional in appearance, but modern in comfort. The windows look out over the moored boats and Dun Head, where there are the remains of a pictish, vitrified fort.  The view then extends over to Skye and provides fabulous sunsets on a summers evening.

There is a choice of twin or double rooms with ensuite facilities and plenty of space with easy chairs to relax and enjoy the view.  Each room has it's own porch and access to the sea-facing decking along the front of the building. There are drying facilities and a second lighting system, for when the generator is not running. (We generate all electricity ourselves).

All holidays are fully catered.  Our Stone Lodge guests usually sit together for meals and in the convivial atmosphere of the Dining Room many have made lasting friendships with other couples, even returning for another holiday together.

When choosing something to do; simply walk locally, or make use of our skippered charter boat Gripper  which opens up opportunities for walking on all of Knoydart from easy tracks to the more challenging peaks.  Our skipper is available every evening to discuss plans for the following day.

If you have an interest in photography, guided hillwalking or visiting the islands and would like to join a guided week then there are opportunities for more focussed Doune holidays.  Please just follow the links on the left. These holidays also make use of our fast charter boat Mary Doune and other accommodation Doune Bay Lodge.

"Those showers - blinking marvellous"