Coll Bunkhouse

7th July 2023:

Thank you

Cafe which is only open on some days is quite slow so make sure you are there at 10amif you want to make the check in time of 11am for the ferry - we were walking and it took about 15 mins walk from the cafe

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2023:

Lively and lovely stay. Weather was superb and the company was great.

Unspoilt beaches, excellent hikes, great kayaking and great dining at the hotel. Café was closed so can't rate that.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th June 2023:

thin walls between dorms and noisy doors Very welcoming and well prepared Great facility

Good meal at the Coll Hotel. Lovely coffee and cakes at the cafe on the main street. All people lovely. Amazing beaches.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th June 2023:

Excellent accommodation, comfortable and very we run.

Situated in the centre of the village and near the excellent Coll hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2023:

The best bunkhouse I've stayed in. Surpassed all expectations. Finished to a very high standard.

Very central, within easy walking distance of all amenities

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2023:

We were met personally on arrival and given a tour of the facilities and provided with all necessary information for our stay.

If you don’t have a car, hire a bike. The north west road is pretty undulating with steep sections in places so if not used to a bike, the electric ones available to hire via the Community Centre would be a good option. Let’s you get to the maximum number of beaches without miles of walking, as some are a bit off the main road.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2023:

Another wonderful stay at Coll Bunkhouse. Excellent facilities, really comfy beds and very friendly and helpful staff. It is so clean and and the amenities are excellent. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a fabulous weekend!

Fabulous food at the Coll Hotel, definitely worth booking well in advance. So many beautiful beaches to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2023:

We found the bunkhouse comfortable with good facilities in the kitchen. Loved the e bikes and proximity to local hotel, shop and cafe

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2023:

Absolutely first-rate on every front. I plan to return to Coll and will certainly be recommending the bunkhouse to others.

Bike hire gives a perfect way to get round the island

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2023:

Excellent comfortable place to stay. The only issue we had was with the showers which weren’t working at times. Ours didn’t work at night but did in the morning and our companions had to borrow our shower in the morning as theirs didn’t work. Maybe a problem with water pressure? Very handy location for the ferry.

Recommend a car to get around as it’s quite a hilly island with bumpy rough roads and not easy to cycle on. RSPB reserve worth a visit- beautiful walk to gorgeous Beall Beach with great views from the hill above it and a variety of birds to spot. The Island café near the Bunkhouse was lovely. Great food and friendly staff. Glad we were there on a Wednesday/Thursday as it’s closed on Monday/Tuesday

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2023:

One of the best hostels in Scotland. Free wifi. Well equipped kitchen. Very clean. Washing facilities. All in a high standard. Matresses could be a bit better and a wee mirror light in the dorm room would be nice.

Coll Hotel has a nice beer garden. There is a wee store in the village. Cycling is a great way to explore the island. Bunkhouse rents out e-bikes which is great as roads are undulating. Normal bikes can be hired at post office. Shop and post office closed on Sunday though.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2023:

Everything good, shame we couldn't have stayed longer!

Coll is an amazing place, quiet stunning beaches. Fabulous food at the Coll hotel. Very friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2023:

Some tea/coffee/milk supplied for everyone would make a big difference. Everything else was great

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2023:

Had a great nights kip in a wonderful setting, thank you! We paid for towels but couldn't find any, maybe this was just our mistake for not asking when we checked in. I think one of the showers was not working. Also a little improvement would be labels in the kitchen cupboards to make it easier to find things.

You can't go wrong exploring Coll.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2023:

Facilities are more like a high-grade hostel than a bunkhouse - great kitchen, common room etc. and a delightful space all round. Great welcome too. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the bunkhouse to anyone looking for this type of accommodation on Coll.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2023:

Many thanks to Sam who was welcoming and friendly in every way. Our stay in Coll bunkhouse was great.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2023:

See below - Thanks Sam and the team

Best bunkhouse I’ve ever stayed in! Great facilities and really friendly staff. Ideal location for touring the island and all the main facilities.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2023:

Had a great time, enjoyed the relaxed and friendly company.

Great place for nature

Would Recommend: Yes

11th May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2023:

Brilliant and comfortable stay- close enough to walk and explore the village!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st May 2023:

Had a fantastic time. Staff and local people so welcoming and friendly towards us. Passing on all there knowledge of the island to make our stay better and more memorable. It's great to see that the bunkhouse and the community hall is a great success. Keep up the good work and effort It's not going unseen. Thank you Stevie.

Lovely walks over moorland, beaches, rugged rock, wild trails and quiet roads. Meet the locals in the hotel for a drink with lovely food and some friendly banter. Plenty of bird life all round the island with some rare sightings. Travel round on bikes to remote corners. Great facilities in the community hall when it's wet. A visit to the craft fair every Saturday. Thanks to all Stevie

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2023:

Our stay far exceeded our expectations. The bunk house is a friendly comfy and welcoming place and also excellent value for money.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th April 2023:

Sarah was very helpful the bunkhouse has great facilities, large kitchen sitting area, bicycle hire, laundry in a beautiful location. A few minutes walk to shop, cafe, hotel/ restaurant, community centre with a gym, petrol station a 15 minute walk from the ferry harbour.

The bunkhouse is a few minutes walk to shop, cafe, hotel/ restaurant, community centre with a gym, petrol station a 15 minute walk from the ferry harbour. Fantastic beaches great for wild swimming, paddle boarding, kayak's, beautiful coast to walks, great roads to cycle. Wonderful wildlife, many types of birds, sea otters, seals. Fantastic scenery and wildlife for artist's and photography. The local people are very helpful and welcoming.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2023:

So friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for accommodating us. I’ve I was stay longer & didn’t have my dog I’d love to do a bit of kayaking and or SUP so info on that may be helpful (you may provide this and I just forgot to ask)

So many beautiful beaches. Download aurora watch (to see northern lights) and/or SkyView (to identify stars) apps to help get the best dark Sky experience if you are new to astronomy.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd April 2023:

Very helpful, friendly, Bunkhouse very clean and spacious, perfect location, peaceful and Tranquil. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and will most definitely return.

Food in eateries was excellent. Beaches outstanding.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th April 2023:

Really great facilities. Comfortable, warm and clean. Staff very helpful. One request however - could we see some more bilingual Gaelic/English signs in the bunkhouse in the future as well as the room names? Would be a lovely touch. Chi mi sibh a-rithist !

Hotel and cafe are both excellent. Shop is useful too. I recommend flying to the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th April 2023:

We really enjoyed our stay and appreciated well designed and well equipped facilities. Our only suggestions are a fan, and possibly a small shelf, in the shower; a notice re how to use the microwave and a reflective strip on the cooker hood to help avoid bumping one's head.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th April 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd March 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th March 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd March 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th February 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st January 2023:

Had an excellent time, everyone was very kind and helpful

Would Recommend: Yes

24th January 2023:

Shower was a little bit on the cool side when turned up fully, don't know if one of the elements has gone in it.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th November 2022:

Clean rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Lots of space to relax in if the weather turns nasty. Staff (based at An Cridhe next door) could not have been nicer or more helpful. Highly recommended!

Island Cafe nearby looked great but closed when I visited. Check opening times on Facebook

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review Fergus, it was a pleasure to have you stay with us.

22nd October 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2022:

I had a fantastic stay at the Buckhouse. Thank you so much for your hospitality and help with information about the island. You made my stay very memorable :)

The hostel is in an ideal location. Just a 15 minute walk from the ferry terminal. Also, a very short walk from the local pub, cafe and shop.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2022:

We had a lovely stay in your excellent bunkhouse. Spotless with great kitchen, shower, toilet and laundry facilities. Sarah looked after us so well and the three person family room was perfect for us. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you.

Find the beaches. They are magnificent!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2022:

Very good place to stay. Welcomed by Chris who is a most pleasant and helpful manager.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2022:

You have a real asset in your manager Chris . He was available and extremely helpful. He not only sold us on why the hostel is a great place to stay but he was also a great ambassador for Coll and the community centre. Nothing was too much for him . He really made our visit . His manner is very professional yet friendly. As an HR Director I was extremely pleased to see a perfect alignment of skills with occupation. Well done to the folk that carried out that recruitment. We will be back again thanks to Chris and team

Great bike hire .

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review and extremely kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and spend a little time in your company. I look forward to your next visit. Best wishes from Chris and colleagues at Coll Bunkhouse.

14th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2022:

Great affordable place to stay. Only downside was the room for 6 people in 3 bunks is small.

Beautiful island, stunning beaches. Hotel and cafe food good

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

great facility with very welcoming staff. absolutely first class! well done!

bring lots of food for your stay as the shop is very expensive.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

3rd September 2022:

Fantastic place to stay - friendly, extremely clean and well equipped. Absolutely faultless. Thank you!

Coll Hotel is a lovely restaurant and Coll cafe is perfect for breakfast or a pre ferry coffee. Visit the post office for local souvenirs. The beaches behind Torastan are beautiful and all of Coll is great for cycling.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

3rd September 2022:

Perfect for a visit to Coll. Everything you could need, clean and friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st September 2022:

Helpful, accommodating staff. Really clean, great place to stay, thank you!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for the review, pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again.

1st September 2022:

Bhain mé an-sult as an tseal a chaith mé in Coll Bunkhouse - I really enjoyed my stay in Coll Bunkhouse. Great to meet you all and enjoyed my stay on Eilean Cholla. Great to see the use of Gaelic in the Bunkhouse and in An Cridhe. Beidh mé ar ais le cuidiú Dé - I hope to be back again please God.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, hope to see you back here. Best wishes, Chris

29th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2022:

Lovely spacious eco hostel deserving its 5 stars. Nice welcome from helpful staff.

Walked to beach taking in the island's remote beauty and watched seals. Very windy and cycling is quicker but offered a lift back by a kind resident.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back here again.

27th August 2022:

The hotel was new, showers/shower rooms roomy, toilets facilities great, bunkroom good for 6 people included lockers. Kitchen cum dining room cum lounge very roomy and well planned. Places for boots and coats just inside the door. I’m sure there was clothes washing facilities but I didn’t need then so never explored.

Cafe and hotel up-market. Shop well stocked.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review. The hostel is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and we work hard to keep it looking as good as the day it was opened! We hope to see you back here in the future.

26th August 2022:

It was a very nice place for holiday, the common area is very big.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

As with our stay last year, the bunkhouse was absolutely great. Met our needs completely. I would usually try to suggest potential improvements, but in this case I can't really as it was such a good stay. Having been here two years on the trot, we might want to give another island a go, but we will definitely return to Coll as it is such a lovely and welcoming place.

I would recommend the food at both the hotel and the cafe. Prices at both are probably higher than you might expect on the mainland, but the quality of both the food and the service at both was excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review Richard, it was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

15th August 2022:

Fantastic bunkhouse in Arinagour Coll. Lovely friendly staff who keep everything very clean and running well. Excellent facilities, every room having its own fridge, cooking facilities and bathroom.

Visit the beach.... any one, they're all fabulous.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to seeing you back here in the future.

14th August 2022:

Excellent facilities and lovely staff . Very approachable and informative. Will be back for sure !

Hotel and cafe are a must and follow your nose . You won't be disappointed .

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2022:

I stayed in one of the private rooms with my dog. The room was excellent, very spacious, with plenty storage space. It is also well equipped with a fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle. You have your own dining table and chairs in the room too. The beds are clean and comfortable, allowing for a great nights sleep after a day of exploring. The private room is allocated it’s own toilet and shower room which is great. The Bunkhouse also has a lovely shared kitchen, dining room and sitting room, this is where you will find books, games, binoculars etc that you can borrow. For a small fee, guests also have access to washing machines and tumble dryers. The Bunkhouse and its staff exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend a stay here.

If like me, you arrive when the Coll Show is scheduled, it’s worth going to, you’ll have a great day and everyone is extremely friendly. Top tip, visitors to the island are permitted to enter the competitions. My dog won the Best in Show pet competition. I enjoy walking so made sure I ventured to the top of Ben Hogh. Although it’s a small hill, the views are stunning. See as many of the beaches as you can, each and every one that I seen was absolutely beautiful and for many of them, I had them all to myself! There are two castles you can go and see, however they are private property so I kept my distance when taking photographs. Pop into Recycoll, it’s a little treasure trove and if you’re lucky, you might just meet Elaine, one of the islands wonderful residents. I ate in my room for the most part but did finish my trip with dinner at the Coll Hotel. The service and food was excellent. I was able to take my dog and we had a table with a lovely view into the garden and beyond. Booking in advance is recommended. I did end up changing my booking and the staff were very helpful with this. There is so much more to see and do on this island, I just didn’t have enough time. I will definitely be back next summer for a longer period of time…it’s a wonderful place that makes you feel instantly happy and content.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your outstanding review. Your words make our work feel so worthwhile, our aim is to make our visitors comfortable and happy during their stay. It was a pleasure having you and your dog here with us and we look forward to your return. Best wishes, Chris

29th July 2022:

This was such an enjoyable hostel to stay in. Everyone was helpful when required.

As a solo wanderer, Infound the island surprisingly easy to get around with locals and visitors happy to give you a lift to the various beaches which were a bit further out for walking to. All the facilities were worth a visit, particularly the hotel and getting the opportunity to sit outside in such a wonderful setting was particularly memorable. The island of Coll may not have hills etc but taking time out for a few days to explore this local community and visit the many beaches was so peaceful and enjoyable. That is its one drawback you are dependent on lifts to help you reach the beaches as they are just too far away from many of us, Something to check out for another day. I will be back.

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Rita, thanks for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to your return.

28th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2022:

My family and I were blown away by how friendly, welcoming and accommodating everyone was. The Bunkhouse has everything you could need for a brilliant holiday and we felt that people really went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and at ease. Being right next to the community centre and the walking distance from the ferry is also ideal. We will definitely be coming back.

Local distillery next to the local shop. An Criche community centre next to the bunkhouse. Bousd beach

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, your comments are much appreciated by all of us here. It was a pleasure to meet you and we look forward to your return. Best wishes, Chris

26th July 2022:

Coll Hotel is excellent. Amazing beaches.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2022:

Great welcome. Very well set-up. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Very quiet and relaxed.

Very close to local facilities. Good centre for exploring the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2022:

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay at Coll Bunkhouse, as a family of four with young children and a dog we had many needs to meet but we all enjoyed our stay. The Bunkhouse is clean and comfortable with modern facilities. The Friendly staff made us feel exceptionally welcome. The kitchen is well equipped and the living room area is comfortable and has lots of helpful resources for exploring the beautiful island. The community centre next door provided a lovely space with toys for the kids to have some down time. All in all I can highly recommend the Bunkhouse and we are all keen to return in the future.

Give yourself plenty time to explore the island as there are so many beautiful places to see. There are two restaurants in the wee village both providing fresh local food to eat.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, it was great to have you here and we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Chris

15th July 2022:

Chris manager v.helpful and friendly. bunkhouse islovely, clean and has great facilities/appliances

store, post office and bike hire, pub and cafe all great, plenty to explore on island, islanders friendly and helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2022:

Sarah & other staff (Ester?) were so friendly & helpful, couldn’t fault them. The facilities were also fantastic at the bunkhouse & it had everything we needed.

Beautiful beaches worth a visit, the sea is cold initially but defo brave a swim.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2022:

Friendly, welcoming

Look for otters from the old pier, middle pier, and all along the shore to the CalMac pier. Look for otter tracks while watching seals at Cliadh Bay. Swim! (Sorisdale at high tide was particularly good). Keep an eye open for hen harriers. Go to local coffee mornings!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th June 2022:

Excellent, lovely helpful staff nothing too much trouble.

Everything on the doorstep. Beaches, beautiful must be experienced with seals watching you watching them.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2022:

We had a fantastic stay at the bunkhouse. It is a great place to stay with excellent, clean facilities. Everyone was very helpful during booking and once we arrived, highly recommend a stay.

We ate in both the Island Cafe and Coll Hotel and both were excellent. Recommend hiring bikes and swimming in the sea. Highly recommend Isle of Coll Gin and visiting Rock of Coll shop.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2022:

Excellent facilities. Chris and Sarah could not so enough to make us welcome.

The door to the bunk room is a naturally a fire door, however, it is very heavy so can be very noisy at night on closing. The staff are aware of the noise and have signs to ask you to take take when closing the door but it can catch you out.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2022:

Fantastic stay, Chris was very accommodating, approachable and is an absolute credit to the island as the first friendly face you encounter. It has been a pleasure to stay. The generosity shown has been unbelievable and I very much look forward to visiting the island in the near future. I look forward to seeing the place grow with all the new and exciting ideas!

Take a wander to see some of the archaeological sites on the island. Sometimes overlooked, these provide a glimpse into life on Coll up to 7000 years ago.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2022:

Superb, modern bunkhouse with great facilities and dog friendly.

The Isle of Coll is a wonderful island with much to see.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2022:

Amazing kitchen plenty food storage and fridges excellent showers and toilets. Brilliant location in middle of village facilities including gym at community hall

Two excellent restaurants close by and village store as well

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2022:

clean and friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2022:

Lovely location, the view over the pier and close by shop. Hostel is friendly and has all you need.

Contact Andrew Robertson if you are looking for some fresh shellfish. I couldn’t find a local fisherman for some fish, but I was only there for 2 nights and the weather was amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

Great place to stay. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable throughout our stay.

COLL HOTEL FOR FOOD AND MEETING THE LOCALS

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2022:

Very pleasant bunkhouse, very friendly staff,a good place to stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2022:

Great friendly people, very accommodating and spotlessly clean defo going back

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2022:

There has been a lot of thought gone into making the bunkhouse very comfortable for your use. My booking was seamless and everyone could not have been more helpful. If you have not used a bunkhouse before I heartily recommend it. Remember you are sharing the communal space with others but everyone is here to enjoy the beautiful surroundings .

Don’t tell anybody else about Coll keep it to yourself 😀 As the bunkhouse is located in Arinagour the shop, cafe, hotel, and post office is within walking distance. The village is itself is bang in the middle of the island to explore both east and west and explore you should… 😀 Be respectful to other residents.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2022:

The accommodation was lovely and clean and the shared kitchen and lounge very spacious with great shower and toilet facilities. Very handy location too!

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd May 2022:

Nicest bunkhouse I've ever stayed in, would love to come back.

Swim with seals at Struan beach and eat all of the delicious treats at the Coll cafe and hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2022:

Very comfortable cozy and quiet

Bring your bike to cycle round island.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2022:

Very helpful and friendly staff and owner , made us feel very welcome and helped us out with useful information. Comfortable well equipped 5star bunkhouse.

The food at the Coll hotel was very good, we cycled round the main body of the island and visited the walled garden campsite and spoke to the owner who was a lovely man, he pointed out hang man hill - a grisly relic from the olden days . The beaches , esp on the west coast were awesome, a beautiful little friendly island that I would love to come back to.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd April 2022:

Friendly welcome. Good base for exploring the island.

Take the opportunity to go on a wildlife walk with Greg - interesting and informative. Cafe and hotel restaurant provide good food. Other travellers should be made aware of the limited selection of fresh fruit and veg at Coll stores if planning to prepare and cook from scratch.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th April 2022:

Lovely friendly helpful staff , warmly welcomed.

Great way to meet other visitors. Very comfy rooms. Well equipped kitchen. Look out for activities at An Cridhe.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th April 2022:

I had a fantastic time at Coll Bunkhouse. Everything was clean, the kitchen is equipped with everything you need and there is plenty of space in the common room. The location is great, 15 minutes walk to the ferry Pier. Very close to the shops, to the pub and to the cafe as well. They also have electric bikes which allowed me to explore all the island even if I didn't have a car. I thought I could do with a normal bike, but I strongly recommend the electric ones! Chris was super helpful and he went above and beyond to ensure I had a good time on Coll.

I really liked the island cafe, great scones and deserts, just 5 minutes walking from the bunkhouse. From the bunkhouse you can visit nice places even without a car, you can walk to fiskery bay, and to Cliad Bay. For the furthest places you can just get a bike.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th April 2022:

Wonderful place to stay. Our host Chris is a delightful chap. Spotless, comfortable and very well equipped. Pub/hotel across the road and minutes from the ferry. Fab kitchen and lounge area for groups to have a great get together. The island has many stunning beaches to explore and amazing starry skies.. 5 stars from us!

Col Hotel is very close for a pint or food with a stunning view. Incredible beaches. Wildfire to watch and PEACE.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks Karen and Nigel, I am glad you enjoyed your stay here, it was a pleasure to meet you and Lily too!

3rd April 2022:

The isle of coll is very unique and truly is a special place.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for this, it was a pleasure to meet you.

10th March 2022:

This bunkhouse is one of the best! The people, the place, the facilities are all wonderful. Thank you for another lovely stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to meet you and I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8th March 2022:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bunkhouse was very comfortable and well equiped. And being beside the Community Hall was very good. It is close to all necessary amenities - store PO. and Cafe and Hotel.

I will bring my bike next time as the island is a perfect size for cycling. I'm glad I brought certain foods as they were not at the store - but the basics eg potatoes/veg are there. The Cafe was only open at certain times - it being March - and so it will be good when it is open for longer - at Easter and beyond. Lovely beaches and walks and stars.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure to meet you.

4th March 2022:

Home from home absolutely perfect. We would recommend to everyone. Staff top notch there but not fussy just what we wanted.

Look forward to your stay. Make sure that you come prepared with basis food other but can be picked up from the shop. A car is not necessary but can be an advantage, or a bike. Enjoy

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review, I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was a pleasure to meet you both.

17th January 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th December 2021:

Friendly, welcoming & helpful staff providing a flexible service to accommodate individual needs

Coll’s features don’t have obvious road signage to this may be highlighted to visitors

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2021:

Really helpful and kind staff who couldn't have done more for their guests. When my ferry was cancelled and I had to stay over they really helped me out. Very clean and warm inside the Bunkhouse. It is a lovely place to stay for individuals or groups.

The Bunkhouse is a great base to discover the island. Cycling and walking are recommended if you have the energy, but the car is also fine. Plenty of walks along some great beaches. Bird watching, wildlife and nature in abundance. Hotel, cafe and shop will have all the sustenance you'll need.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2021:

The bunkhouse was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The staff were very helpful and always available to answer any queries.

Coll is an island with an outstanding coastline of beautiful sandy beaches washed by the Atlantic ocean. There are birds and wildlife aplenty. It's a photographer's dream. There are lots of different things to see and do. The local hotel serves excellent food in its restaurant at a very reasonable price as does the local café.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2021:

The bunkhouse was in the perfect location and very easy to get to from the ferry terminal. Facilities were very clean and staying with other travellers is a great experience!

The people of Coll were super friendly and often offered lifts when we were walking. However I would recommend bringing a car if only there for a few days and want to get the most out of the stay. Isle of Coll cafe is lovely and does a fantastic pizza night on a Friday!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st September 2021:

Fantastic accommodation!

Head to the Coll Hotel for delicious food in an amazing setting and visit the beaches - they are wonderful.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2021:

Absolutely fantastic in every aspect and would highly recommend to anyone. The service from the point of contact was exceptional and they could not do enough for us, they were so friendly and made you feel extremely welcome on arrival, Sarah is awesome. Spotlessly clean everywhere, every facility you could wish for and possibly some you not have even thought of. Thank you so much and I cannot wait to see you again for another adventure on the paradise island of Coll.

Book as far in advance for the restaurant and get out on the water as the marine life in Coll is extraordinary. There are also walking tours which looked great and are really inexpensive, just ask Sarah when you check in, I didn't have time on this trip but will definitely do next time. If you want to charter your own boat for an unforgettable experience, again ask Sarah for the phone number of John Frazer (hope I spelled his surname correctly). John is passionate, knowledgeable, friendly and his experience and ability in finding marine life is possibly unrivaled in my opinion, he is a lovely man.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking time to leave such a wonderful review. We have brought this to Sarah's attention. Glad you had a great time despite your ferry issues! Kind regards, Alison

30th August 2021:

Lovely, well designed place to stay. Clean and comfortable. Good facilities and lots of hot water.

Basking shark tour excellent. Coll hotels and cafe both good for meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2021:

Lovely accommodation with all the necessary facilities. A very quick response time from staff when we had an issue with the shower, which was also resolved very quickly too.

Definitely go on a basking shark trip - it is an amazing experience! Also for meals the Island Cafe and the Hotel are definite places to go - amazing food with menus that change daily!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted you had a great trip. Stupidly, when I checked the shower I didn't notice that the 'pay meter' switch outside the door (the top switch) had been switched off, which prevents the shower from working. It's normally the first thing I check. We have put tape over these now to discourage users from switching them off. Kind regards, Alison

23rd August 2021:

Very accommodating.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2021:

A fantastic (short) stay in a very well equipped and comfortable bunk house. Couldn’t fault it and Alison was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be recommending it to others. Thanks!

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2021:

Really happy with our recent stay here with my two children - the facility is excellent, the staff welcoming and the location is excellent. I would not hesitate recommending the Coll Bunkhouse to other travellers and will hopefully return to the island and the bunkhouse soon!

Food options on the island are limited so I would recommend booking ahead (and a couple of weeks or more at that). The shop is excellent (though small) and the Cafe was really good, albeit don't expect the range that you might expect on the mainland for either adults or kids.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2021:

Fantastic facilities, couldn't,t fault it. Thank you

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2021:

Outstanding customer service i would highly recommend to anyone visiting the island of Coll. Facilities were immaculate and having your your own shower and toilet was a luxury.

Make time to visit all the beaches and take in the scenery sorry cannot comment on resturants or hotel as i never had time to visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2021:

Lovely facility , on a beautiful island that I have visited for years and will continue to visit Thank you very much

Peace and tranquillity !! Being outdoors The sea is beautiful

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2021:

The self continued rooms had everything that you needed. It was spotlessly clean and the staff were very helpful. A bank of lockers may be an idea for the storage of bags after checkout may be helpful, especially if itsba pm ferry, although not sure if this would be compliant with COVID regulations!

The Coll Hotel does amazing food! The Bistro was closed on the days we were were there! The local shop is well stocked but closes for a period in the afternoon! A very easy island to cycle round but there is an electric car charging point if required

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2021:

Fantastic bunkhouse - very well equipped and comfortable. Next to community centre and near to the ferry terminal and hotel so very handy position. The room we were in was very close to the laundry room and we were awakened very early each morning by campervan owners doing dishes and washing clothes and generally making a lot of noise. Perhaps a sign on the door with opening hours would help!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2021:

we did have several people from outwith the Bunkhouse using the showers Better signage / security required - eg keep the front door closed/locked

We used Kip for a tour of the island which was excellent If you to eat at the hotel best to book well in advance

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. All bunkhouse customers are given keys so they can lock the front door during their stay as the bunkhouse showers are only for bunkhouse customers. If the door is left unlocked then, unfortunately, members of the public do occasionally presume to access the building, despite the signage on the front door that the Bunkhouse is only for bunkhouse residents!

19th July 2021:

Excellent accommodation , booking and location We loved the bunk house ! Excellent value Thankyou

Would Recommend: Yes

13th July 2021:

Fantastic place v new Spotless Power shower amazing 10/10

Book book book Remember your credit card Shop excellent Hotel food bit pricy and small

Would Recommend: Yes

13th July 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2021:

Thank you for providing a nice place to stay. I don’t know if you can do anything about the room doors banging. Some door controller devices may help especially if guests are getting up early or in the middle of the night.

We saw corncrakes ( as well as hearing them ) which if you are a bird lover is fab🥳

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you saw the corncrake. We took professional advice over the door closures and did change one as a trial, but the reality is they are very heavy fire doors, as required by legislation, and under certain conditions will slam harder than at other times. We do try and remember to ask customers to close the door, rather than let it close itself. Kind regards,

19th June 2021:

lovely welcome and took mobile number incase of contact but not required. As usual everything was great and lively being back. Nice fellow hosterlers too! Many thanks, you have had to go to such a lot of extra work to make the hostel afe from Covid. Kind regards to all, Myrtle.

Glad to see a good grocers. New restaurant up and running with special evenings. Beautiful beaches especially Fiall and the beaches of the NOrth.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th June 2021:

Fantastic place really enjoyed our stay on Coll and in the bunkhouse.Bunkhouse is well laid out and serviced and has great feel to it, a great facility. (Toilet cistern in the end cubicle needs fixing as not shutting off properly).

Reopened cafe is really good. I hope that is a real success for the visitors and islanders.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2021:

Absolutely excellent resource even under trying conditions. Staff couldn't have been more helpful

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2021:

I was SO lucky to have phoned and be offered a room to myself. Perfect! In face I was the only person there! Wonderful! I didn't need to cook, thanks to meals at the hotel but all looked excellent. Clear helpful instructions and trusted with the key. Thank you!

Just bike, walk and explore! Hotel and, not available this time, the café are both excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2021:

Nice tidy bunkhouse. Showers and toilets good. Dining and lounge area are a great size. Will go back.

Book ahead for meals at hotel, even before you leave home! There is also a cafe which is being refurbished at present so hotel restaurant is busier than normal. Beaches are great. Lots of birdlife

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2021:

Wonderful, modern bunkhouse in a beautiful island village. Coll Bunkhouse is cosy, well-equipped and comfortable.

The bunkhouse is conveniently located close to the Coll Hotel where the food is incredible.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2021:

Go to red rock beach,take a picnic and relax. Lunch in Coll hotel-garlic langoustines!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th May 2021:

Everything about Coll Bunkhouse is marvellous. Pre-visit communication was excellent, especially re Covid arrangements. Alison's greeting was warm and informative. The place is 5*+++ I can't think of anything that could be improved.

Explore the far-flung beaches. Climb Ben Hogh.

Would Recommend: Yes

thank you for leaving this lovely review. It was great to meet you, and we're glad you had a lovely time despite it not being the best weather.

8th April 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th December 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th December 2020:

Coll Hotel was excellent and good value.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd November 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello. Many thanks for leaving a review. And sorry I didn't get a chance to see you before you left. I had been given a time slot to go and choose the Coll Community Christmas Tree!

9th September 2020:

Excellent stay. Great facilities.

Very well appointed kitchen everything you would need to cook away from home. TES Coll the local grocery store is very well stocked.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry I didn't meet you, I believe you know my sister. Glad you enjoyed yourself.

7th September 2020:

After the initial price hike for the sole occupancy we were a bit upset. However to have the place to ourselves was amazing! The facilities were in fact spectacular (for the money). It was great to not have access to a TV so we had to make our own entertinment and interact more, which is often missing in society nowadays.

Be advised that many people use the area around the bunk house that you wouldn't expect, so cars and walkers around the place might make guests nervous of leaving things around or unlocked etc.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you enjoyed the bunkhouse. It's unfortunate that, due to Covid restrictions around the number of people/households that can share facilities, our options are either to close or to operate more like a self-catering (but with a minimum nightly cost as we cannot run at a loss). We hope that situation won't last too long, but who knows... Thankfully we don't have a problem with crime on Coll, but guests can choose to lock the bunkhouse if they wish.

31st August 2020:

Brilliant stay... ideal location very clean and comfy - ideal place to relax after a day out at sea with the basking sharks.

Basking shark Scotland tour was an incredible experience. Coll hotel for dinner was really good and reasonably priced for what you get. Go explore the beaches - they are stunning.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

17th March 2020:

Everything about my stay in the Bunkhouse was 5-star. The staff are amazing and the facilities include everything you could possibly need, and more! Ideally located on this absolute gem of an island. A definite highlight of my trip so far, and I am already looking forward to planning my next visit. Alison and Liz, thank you so much for the warm welcome and the perfect introduction to this beautiful part of the world.

Coll is a stunning landscape and has an array of beautiful beaches to explore. The seals on Cliad beach are definitely worth a visit, and there is plenty more amazing wildlife to see on the island. The hotel serves great food and is conveniently located just across the road from the Bunkhouse. The local store also sells a great selection of products if you prefer to cook for yourself. The community hub, An Cridhe, also hosts a number of different events throughout the year, as well as housing the islands gym. You will never be short of things to do or see on the island and you will most likely be planning your return visit before you even leave!

Would Recommend: Yes

Many thanks for your review. It was lovely to get a chance to spend some time with you.

15th March 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th January 2020:

Fantastic hostel,clean, warm (for a January stay) and modern. Best is the helpfulness and loveliness of the bunkhouse (and adjacent community centre)people - and Coll in general. We got 'stuck' (check your ferries!) and it was the people as well as the rugged Coll landscape that made that such a pleasure.

Check ferries before travel! Coll is a lovely island and lots to explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd December 2019:

Fantastic facilities in a splendid location with great staff and super friendly locals.

Hotel food and drinks are excellent with 2 local shops and a post office. Perfect.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th November 2019:

Very welcoming and friendly - super efficient

Seals are cute

Would Recommend: Yes

8th November 2019:

The Staff are based at the new community centre next door to the Bunk house. They were most helpful. We were able to leave our lugguage in the Community Centre on our rather early arrival (due to ferry time change.

November is Winter Season so there are reduced opening hours at the local cafe attached to the Tescoll Shop however the Coll Hotel is open for most of the day and is excellent. It is a short walk from the Bunk House. We arrived as foot passengers and were able to buy locally sourced food at Tescoll before going to the Post Office where we were able to hire bikes. The new community centre next door to the Bunk house is open until 9pm and houses a small library, meeting rooms, gym facilities, and has a cafe area where visitors can make a tea or coffee and put a donation in the honesty box. There are some gifts for sale.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th October 2019:

Bunkhouse was in great condition. Staff kept it very clean. Great facilities. Plenty of space even though it is a bunkhouse.

The coll Hotel serves excellent food if you don't want to cook for yourselves. There is also a shop nearby. Go out and about and see some of the stunning beaches, you won't be disappointed

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2019:

Great stay. Brilliant facilities. Excellent value.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2019:

I felt very welcome in the bunkhouse and at the community centre. Kitchen facilities were very good and clean. Dorm rooms are very comfortable. I didn't miss anything.

The beaches are extremely beautiful, especially watching the seals from Cliad beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2019:

Great bunkhouse and good it contributes to community. One downside was my mattress which was lumpy and I didn't sleep well. I noticed the third shower also has to be set at top heat to give required temp unlike others.

Lots to do here ...I managed on bike, others on foot. Nice care and hotel food tho former has restricted hours outside summer. Great area for wildlife and dark sky

Would Recommend: Yes

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review the Bunkhouse. We're glad you enjoyed your time on Coll. We do apologise that you found the bed uncomfortable. Usually we hear from customers how comfortable the beds are, so we would be grateful if you could email us at info@collbunkhouse.co.uk to advise which bed you were sleeping in so we can check it? My colleagues may know which bed you were in but I am alone in the office today and about to leave the island so I won't see them for some time. Kind regards,

19th October 2019:

Absolutely wonderful bunkhouse. Spotlessly clean with superb facilities. Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Kitchen is brilliantly equipped and is a great sociable space. We had a fabulous visit. Thank you!

Coll Hotel does wonderful food and highly recommend. The Coll Post Office is lovely with some really beautiful Scottish gifts. Fantastic beaches all over the Island.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2019:

Fabulous location, beautiful building, spotlessly clean and had everything you could ask for.Liz was so welcoming too.

I only had a day but got over yo the beaches on gbe west coast which were stunning. The sky at night is also amazing and the hotel is lovely.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2019:

It was very nice having a member of staff to meet in An Cridhe who them showed us around the Bunkhouse. A big thank you to your cleaning team , who worked hard each day to keep all the areas very clean. Local information available. The Coll residents are v friendly and I particularly appreciated the tips from a local birder.

The local food store stocks more than you would expect. Coll Hotel is excellent and is open all year. Try to recycle as much as you can. If time allows , look at the community’RecyColl’ shop. The island offers several beaches- enjoy them.