Columba House

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kingussie
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area
Property grounds
 Ground floor wet room accessible
Lobby sitting area
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Explore the area

Map
Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF
  • Kingussie Golf Club
    13 min walk
  • Ruthven Barracks
    3 min drive
  • Highland Folk Museum
    4 min drive

Room options

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ground floor wet room accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Four Poster Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Located on the top floor
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kingussie

At Columba House you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kingussie Golf Club and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Ruthven Barracks. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include ski storage, a picnic area and express check-in. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 3-property class Kingussie hotel you'll find Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Kingussie Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highland Folk Museum - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Newtonmore Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Loch Insh - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 8.5 km

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

Hotel in Kingussie
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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Columba House ?

Columba House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Columba House ?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columba House on 26 Nov 2024 start from NZ$118.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Columba House serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Columba House ?

No, Columba House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Columba House ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Columba House ?

There isn't one on site, but Kingussie Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.

Columba House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 139 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Peaceful location but thin walls. I asked for directions to my room from a staff member. She showed me to my room and where the shared bathroom was. I asked if anyone was in the same wing as me, and she said no guests, just her sleeping in the room next door. Unfortunately, the walls were paper thin, and she apperently likes to listen to the news without headphones, so almost every moment between 8 am and 8pm, I could quite clearly hear the news/videos playing from her phone/tv through the walls. While this didn’t affect my sleep, it didn’t exactly make me feel comfortable. The hotel manager had emailed me asking if everything was alright. I emailed back to ask them to ask her to keep it down but the email they used was a noreply email. I messaged them on Expedia but they didn’t respond. So even though I tried to have this (rather awkward) issue resolved, I couldn’t contact mgmt. Since it didn’t disturb my sleep, it’s not the end of the world, and otherwise the place was fine. Would have been a perfect stay without the noise disruption and I hope that this review encourages the staff to use headphones to avoid disturbing guests. Management needs to be responsive and reachable thru email.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Motherwell

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

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Braw wee hotel.
This place was lovely. Having been before we were more than pleased this time as the young man who welcomed us couldnt be more helpful. Our room was prepared specially for us as we had arrived early. No problem. If we needed anything we were told just to call him on the phone in the front hallway. He lived in the premises whilst on duty. The room was cleaned and bins were emptied daily. Breakfast was available in a grab and go service provided in the dining breakfast room. We came and went as we pleased. 3 days of relaxing in this comfotable hotel was just what we had hoped for. Will definitely be returning in the future. The comments we had read before in reviews must come from people who expect far more than what they pay for. It was homely, clean and welcoming. As we all get back on our feet and return to a sort of normality after covid, lets give these wee places a chance. Braw place . Thanks guys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023