Isle of Raasay, United Kingdom
Isle of Raasay Distillery
Hebridean distillery lodge
Isle of Raasay, United Kingdom
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Local Design HeritageOutside the door
Hebridean distillery lodge
Guests stay directly at the working distillery, sampling single malts by day and sharing the private fireside lounge at night.
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary zinc and timber distillery wings flank a restored 1877 Victorian stone villa.
Notable
Borodale House served as the factor's residence before becoming Raasay's first legal distillery.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The six rooms in the converted Factor's House sit inside a working distillery, with views across to Skye and a bottle of the island's own whisky waiting in each room.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Raasay sits a 25-minute ferry ride from Skye, with trails climbing past quiet lochs to the volcanic summit of Dun Caan.
The rooms
Victorian house bedrooms and hillside cabins look across the sound to Skye's Cuillin mountains, lined with timber boards and tweed accents.
Distillery Shop and Cocktail Bar
The counter pours tasting flights of island single malt and gin, with signature cocktails and casual lunch plates.
At the table
Three-course dinners bring Raasay venison and Scottish seafood to tables looking straight out across the sound.
How it began
Built in 1877, the Victorian villa once held the island post office and was the first house on Raasay with electricity.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.