Doune Knoydart - Airor

5-star remote peninsula hotel with private boat access in Airor

Accommodation and Rooms

Doune Knoydart offers family rooms with sea views from each room. Each room has a private bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. The property includes a garden and terrace for guests to use.

Dining at Doune Knoydart

The on-site restaurant serves locally sourced meals with breakfast and a packed hike lunch included. Guests can enjoy venison sausage and home-baked bread from the kitchen. The bar provides local beers and Scotch whisky.

Location and Access

Doune Knoydart Airor is located on the Knoydart peninsula with a population of 141, accessible only by boat or hiking. The hotel provides private boat pickups from Mallaig on Tuesdays at 2:30 PM and return trips on Saturdays at 9 AM. Guests board the Gripper II boat for the scenic crossing.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking trails start directly from the property, with routes to Inverie and the Old Forge pub. The hotel offers boat trips on Gripper II to explore Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for use in the sheltered bay.

Pet-Friendly and Family Features

Doune Knoydart accommodation welcomes pets under a comprehensive pet-friendly policy. Family rooms can accommodate larger groups. The resident dogs Annie and Rubha often accompany guests on walks.

• Location: Remote Knoydart peninsula, accessible only by boat or hiking
• Access: Private boat pickups from Mallaig on Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Dining: On-site restaurant with locally sourced meals and packed hike lunch
• Accommodation: Family rooms with sea views and private bathrooms
• Activities: Kayaks, paddle boards, and boat trips on Gripper II
• Pet Policy: Pets allowed with a comprehensive pet-friendly policy