The Times’ 5 best hotels on the Scottish islands including Kinloch Lodge in Skye - full list

The Times published its list of the best hotels on Scotland’s idyllic islands, giving holidaymakers the chance to soak up the country’s famously warm welcome and picturesque scenery ahead of school summer break.

These carefully selected accommodations, ranging from opulent hideaways to little coastal inns, are ideal for individuals in search of peace and quiet, exciting new experiences, and stunning scenery.

The following are some of the most peaceful places to stay in Scotland, taken from Peter Irvine’s book Scotland the Best. They range from a cosy family-run lodge on Skye to a sleek hotel in the middle of Port Charlotte.

While the prices may be high for some, they are worth it to those who want a taste of luxury while they explore the great outdoors. These are some of the best hotels in the Scottish islands, as revealed by The Times.

The Times’ best hotels in Scotland

Coll Hotel, Coll 

Irvine said: “Julie and Kevin Oliphant and their daughter Laura continue to win accolades for their exemplary island hotel and restaurant. A fixture for all of 150 years, under the careful and conscientious ownership of the Oliphants for the past 60.

“For visitors and locals alike, the hostelry is a haven. From its conservatory restaurant you look across the bay and village; from the carefully tended garden you look across the Mull.”

B&B doubles from £120. Rooms can be booked on its website.

The Storehouse, Orkney