Skye is a magical land like no other. We invite you to experience the tales of fairies and giants, follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs and enjoy the serenity of Skye at your own pace. Explore the dramatic landscape with lava-twisted rocks and stunning waterfalls, relax in a quiet area enjoying the spectacular views over Portree Harbour and enjoy the seasonal menu at Dulse & Brose. Reconnect and recharge at The Bosville.
To comply with government social distancing guidelines, we encourage payment on arrival for your accommodation. To prevent unnecessary interaction at our small reception area during departure/ check-out we kindly request that all food & beverage transactions are paid for at the point of sale, preferably using contactless or card payment. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
We believe starting the day with a hearty breakfast is an essential part of your stay at the Bosville. The ingredients we use for breakfast are top quality and, wherever possible, locally produced. Breakfast is cooked to order; whether you prefer a full Scottish breakfast or continental, we’ve will provide the perfect start to your day.
Breakfast is served daily between 7.30am-10.00am
Just like with dinner, we take pre-bookings for breakfast as well, to ensure a smooth, attentive service. Bookable breakfast times are: 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 9.00am or 9.30am. Please book your breakfast slot the night before with our reception team, should you have not done so upon arrival.
If you are departing early in the morning, please speak to Reception to discuss alternative arrangements such as packed breakfast for collection.
In the Merchant Bar, you’ll find one of the island’s finest selections of Scottish gins and, of course, single malts. The award-winning Isle of Skye Brewery showcases three of their finest ales on tap alongside the much-raved about – also award winning – Thistly Cross Farmhouse Cider.
Merchant bar is open daily from 12.00pm every day for residents and non-residents. In line with current government guidance this is only for the provision of food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Please be aware of social distancing guidelines when visiting our small bar and understand that we will only be able to serve drinks to guests who have a table in either the bar or restaurant seating area or for consumption in your room. There must be no standing guests in the bar area!
Named in honour of the source of its ingredients, our award-wining Dulse & Brose restaurant takes pride in its seasonal menu, featuring superb combinations of Scottish produce fresh from its natural larder.
Dulse is a seaweed found in the clear waters around Skye; it is rich in essential nutrients and has been eaten for over a thousand years.
Brose is a traditional, uncooked oatmeal gruel; made with oats mixed with boiling water, left to steep, then served with salt, butter, milk or buttermilk.
Using these two ingredients for our restaurant’s name signifies our commitment to the use of the best of Scottish ingredients from both Land and Sea, served in a modern Scottish style, while always retaining a respect for past traditions.
Sample menus can be found here
Opening hours vary depending on the season. Advance booking advised. You can make your reservation online or dial ‘0’ to make a booking.
Please respect that our tables are situated at pre-measured government stipulated distances and as such tables cannot be joined for larger groups.
Water
Isle of Skye tap water is exceptionally pure and can be drunk without any concern. Should you prefer, you will find bottles of both still and sparkling water in your room. All bottles are replaced upon guest departure to prevent contamination.
Hot Beverages
Your room is equipped with a kettle and a coffee machine. You have been provided with a selection of speciality teas, coffee, hot chocolate and long-life milk. All items are replaced upon guest departure to prevent contamination.
You will find instructions for the coffee machine at the end of this booklet.
CHECK OUT
If you need to leave before 7.30am on your day of departure, please advise reception no later than 9.00pm the night before. Check-out on the day you depart is by 11.00am unless prior arrangements have been made.
Please leave your room key at the reception desk upon your departure.
DUVETS & PILLOWS
Enjoy a selection of firm and soft hypoallergenic pillows on your bed. Goose down pillows are available upon request. If you find the duvet is too heavy for you, please let us know and we will be happy to provide you with a lighter microfiber duvet.
Please contact reception with these requests and they will be left in a hygienic package at your door.
FIRE ALARM TEST
Our weekly test of the fire alarm system will take place at 12 noon every Monday.
If you hear the Fire Alarm, you must immediately evacuate:
If you discover a FIRE:
HOUSEKEEPING
In these difficult times we are trying to do our part to protect both our guests and our housekeeping team. As such we are trying to limit the risk of contamination posed to yourself by our team entering to service your room during your stay.
If you are staying for more than one night and you do not wish to have your room serviced, please either hang your ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign outside on your door, or advise reception at your earliest convenience.
Should you require fresh towels or additional consumables (tea, coffee, sugar etc) please hang your ‘Please clean the room’ sign on the outside of your door between the hours of 10am & 12 noon on the day these items are required.
Should your stay be longer than 3 days and you wish a bedding linen change, please contact reception to arrange a suitable day and time when your room will be vacant for us to carry out these duties. This is to ensure compliance with government guidelines on social distancing.
We support Green Tourism. If you are staying for more than one night and are happy to re-use your towels, please hang them on the towel rail. If you prefer fresh towels, please leave those you have used on the floor, or in the shower tray.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Telephone Reception (dial 0) for help or assistance at any time.
A receptionist or night porter is on duty at all times.
Emergency contact numbers:
LOCAL SHOPS
The Co-operative convenience store across the road is open daily 7am-10pm daily. Boots Chemist is open Mon-Fri from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
OPERATION OF SHOWER
To obtain a supply of hot water when using the shower, please push in the shower safety valve and twist leaver to the right.
SHAVING SOCKETS
All our en-suite bathrooms have an electric shaving socket. In rooms with a mirrored cabinet, the socket is located on the interior ceiling of the cabinet.
SMOKING & DAMAGES POLICY
In line with Scottish Law, Bosville Hotel is a strictly non-smoking establishment. Smoking within the building will incur a £150 fine. Any damages to the room and furniture caused by the guest will be investigated, and the value for replacing the damaged item or repairing the damage will be charged to the guest up to one month after departure (minimum of £250.00).
TELEPHONE CALLS
To contact reception, dial 0. External calls cannot be made directly from the telephones in the rooms.
Should you wish to make a call, please contact reception and provide the telephone number. They will dial the number for you and transfer the call to your room. In room telephones are sanitised after each departure, to prevent the spread of any pathogens.
TOILETRIES
For your comfort, we have provided a range of Highland Soap toiletries for use during your stay.
These bottles should not be removed from your room. Should you wish to purchase any of these products you will find a selection with prices available at reception.
Should you require shower caps, grooming kits, earplugs, toothbrushes, shaving kits and ladies’ sanitary products – please contact reception and we will have them delivered to your room.
TELEVISION/ RADIO
Freeview digital television and radio channels are available through your television, for more information on Tv operation, please contact reception.
Television remote controls are placed inside of clear plastic sleeves to maintain hygiene, please ensure the sleeve is not removed during your stay. The remote sleeves are sanitised to ensure that our hygiene levels are maintained.
WI-FI
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Network: thebosvillehotel
Password: welcome!
Local Information
PARKING
Parking at the Hotel – We recommend the following parking options;
1 – Somerled Square
30 minutes free.
Maximum stay – 2 hours
Cost – £3
Chargeable hours – 0800-1800 Monday-Saturday
2 – The Green
No free minutes
Maximum stay – 2 hours
Cost – £3
Chargeable hours – 0800-1800 Monday-Saturday
3 – Bayfield West
No free minutes.
Maximum stay – 12 hours
Cost – 3 hours £3 – 6 hours £4 – 12 hours £5
Chargeable hours – 0800-2000 Monday-Sunday
If paying for 12 hours can stay 24 hours as the non-chargeable time is not included.
BUS
The local bus and coach services here are operated by Stagecoach. You can download a timetable for their Skye services from here or by visiting stagecoachbus.com. Enter “Portree” into the box marked “Download bus timetable PDF”. Clicking on any of the routes that come up will get you all the Skye bus times.
TAXI
The following taxi companies operate from Portree
Don’s Taxis Phone – 01478 613100
Lynx Taxis Phone – 01478 611909
Gus’s Taxis Phone – 01478 613000
FLY
Inverness is Skye’s nearest airport, approximately 100 miles from Skye. As an alternative to Inverness frequent services operate to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, both of which are around 5 hours drive.
SAIL
Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferries operate three Ferry Terminals in Skye: Armadale, Sconser and Uig. You can visit most Atlantic Isles using this service. Car bookings can be pre-booked by contacting CalMac on: 0800 066 5000. Foot passengers are not required to book, but should arrive at least 30 minutes before the vessel departing.
PORTREE TOURIST INFORMATION AND VISITOR CENTRE
Detailed information on all of Skye’s attractions is available at the local Tourist Information and Visitor Centre, which is located just a stroll down the hill. Bookings can also be made there for many tours of the island.
A simple map of the Isle of Skye is available from Reception.
You may find the following websites helpful for planning your time on the Isle of Skye.
You can view a variety of local things to do on our website here.
