Doune Bay Lodge is a truly magical self catering beach lodge situated in it’s own grounds and own private beach, and looks west across the Sound of Sleat to the Skye Cuillins. When staying at Doune Bay Lodge, we collect you from Mallaig in our own boats and return you back to Mallaig after your holiday. Guests have free use of our 8-seater vehicle during your stay. Between April and September bookings are min. 3 nights. Oct to March bookings are min 2 nights. Doune Bay Lodge has 5 en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to 12. Fully fitted kitchen, a large open space living/dining room with views over Doune Bay. Outside there is a full-length veranda which leads onto your own private garden and beach (sandy at mid tide). Doune Bay Lodge is totally off-grid, and is powered from our own small hydro and solar renewable energy system. ​Don’t fancy cooking? Inverie has a number of amazing places to eat. There is a community shop that stocks most essentials, we can also arrange various food and drink packages to be waiting for you in the lodge when you arrive.  So, whether you're a group of friends, a family or even just a couple looking for a romantic getaway, Doune Bay Lodge can accommodate you and will give you memories that will last a lifetime. Dogs are most welcome. 🐾

 

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Doune is nestled on the western tip of Knoydart, a world away from the daily grind, with incredible views and surrounded by wildlife.

 

Our Rooms. Simple, comfortable, en-suite rooms available as twin or superking with a mezzanine for children. Solo travellers can stay in the bothy room. Stays are full board for three, four or seven nights, dogs welcome.

Our Food. You’ll enjoy three meals a day; breakfast, a packed lunch and set menu evening meal in our award-winning Dining Room. We care about the provenance of our ingredients; they’re typically grown here at Doune or sourced locally. We cater for vegan and vegetarian diners, and food allergies or intolerances.

Activities. Hike, bike, swim, run, read, write, paint…or just relax and soak it all in. Our guests have use of our boat, Gripper II to visit Loch Nevis, Loch Hourn and Skye. Fancy the best route to Ladhar Bheinn using the north-east ridge…we make that happen alongside other walks of varying levels. Our minibus gets you to and from Inverie for visits and walks.

Getting Here. Guests arrive at Doune on our boat, Gripper II. You’ll be picked up at Mallaig on a Tuesday or Saturday before enjoying a 40-minute voyage through the Sound of Sleat with views to Ardnamurchan, Eigg, Rhum, Skye and of course, Knoydart.

Knoydart's only accredited 4 star B&B, closest to the village, pier and The Old Forge pub. We offer four spacious ensuite rooms in our luxury accommodation, and provide complimentary wifi, satellite tv, minibar in each room, guest relax area with superb sea views, outdoor hot tub & 24hr tea/coffee making facilities. Landrover collection for all guests on arrival.

 

What makes us special? Our guesthouse is for guests alone, so you wont get that feeling of being in someone else's home. Our legendary Gathering breakfast is a traditional Highland start to the day with Stornoway black pudding, homemade tattie scones, Ayrshire cured bacon, local sausages, vine tomatoes, mushrooms, French toast & ground coffee or selection of teas. Mallaig kippers, fresh pancakes, Japanese breakfast of seared salmon fillet with sticky rice, pickled ginger, wasabi and sautéed veg, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, giant mushrooms stuffed with haggis & Scottish cheddar feature on our daily changing specials board.

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Three course evening meals served at The Look Out restaurant - full menu on website.

Our Bed & Breakfast is located in St Anthony's Chapel, Sandaig - approximately 6 miles from Inverie Village. Rebuilt from the ruins of the old chapel 1987 as a private Home keeping the rustic look and historical feel. Our unique location is surrounded by nature - Sandaig Bay, oriented to the southeast and shows the finest sandy beach, especially at low tide, was once named "One of the 50 most beautiful beaches in the World" by Harpers Magazine.

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We offer three comfortable bedrooms on a bed & breakfast basis, and evening meals can be arranged on request. We also offer all essentials like wellies, slippers, umbrellas, dog supplies and much more. In addition we run a small shop where you are able to buy souvenirs, homemade crafts, snacks and drinks.

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STL licence application submitted - temporary licence number pending.