Situated in the township of Carloway on the west side of the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles and is on the Hebridean Way. It is within minutes of lovely beaches, excellent fly fishing, world class archaeological sites and breath-taking walks. The hotel’s location makes it the perfect base to explore all of Lewis and Harris.
The Doune Braes Hotel extends a personal welcome from your host, Eileen MacDonald, and her staff. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, local and homecooked food with beef reared from our own Highland cows. Situated in spectacular surroundings. Part of the hotel’s charm and tranquil feeling is accentuated by the beautiful lochan that fronts the hotel. Seen from the dining room and almost every guest room, the colours and views from early morning to dusk provide a beautiful setting during your stay.
In the north-west of the Isle of Lewis and around 10 minutes’ drive from the Callanish Stone Circle. Just over 20 miles from the nearest town of Stornoway. The Doune Braes Hotel enjoys a central and tranquil location to explore the Outer Hebrides by car, foot, cycle or public transport. 30 miles to the Butt of Lewis and 40 miles to Harris. Where you have to cross the majestic rugged hills, where eagles soar, before descending towards the shores of magnificent white shell sand beaches. The island’s main town, Stornoway, offers ferry crossings to Ullapool and the airport receives flights from a number of Scottish cities. The town’s An Lanntair arts centre offers cinema and live events. You can also drive to the Isle of Great Bernera, to the west of the hotel, in around 25 minutes.
The hotel boasts Free-Parking and Wifi and is Dog-Friendly, It also has an onsite restaurant which serves a homecooked, locally sourced product, including the Hotel's own highland cattle, which is reared locally on our croft. The restaurant serves a Full Scottish Breakfast including traditional Scottish oat porridge. Lunches and Dinners which include local seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes and caters to food allergies and intolerances. Coffee, snacks and homemade cakes are available throughout the day, and picnic lunches and a range of takeaway food can also be provided by arrangement, where ever possible. The hotel has a public bar with a pool table and a relaxing lounge bar. The bar serves a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including Harris Gin, bottles of Ale's from local islands and a full wine selection. We also have an extensive Whisky selection available, which include a selection of Scottish 10,12,14 and 15 year malts.
Each room at Doune Braes Hotel has tea and coffee facilities, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. There is an en suite bathroom with a bath and/or shower, hairdryer and toiletries in each room. The hotel caters for larger groups, can link you up with local services and help you plan your travel if required. The Doune Braes hotel sits directly on the Hebridean Way cycle route. The hotel welcomes cyclist and walkers and offers secure overnight Bicycle Parking for guests of the hotel.