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Columba House

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful mountain retreat where nature surrounds them and the warm atmosphere invites meaningful conversations

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Columba House sits in the mountains offering a quiet retreat with its garden and library. Guests can use WiFi, plan weddings, or relax in rooms equipped with electric kettles and free toiletries. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the hotel's friendly environment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩84,079
₩100,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Penthouse (Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Ground floor wet room accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Ground floor wet room accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Four Poster Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kingussie, Columba House is near a train station and in the mountains. Fused and Light and Highland Folk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highland Wildlife Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Kingussie travel guide
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Manse Road, Kingussie, Scotland, PH21 1JF

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park
    Highland Wildlife Park
    4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Fused and Light
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kingussie Golf Club
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ruthven Barracks
    2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Kingussie Station
    11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ralia
    7 min drive
  • Newtonmore Grill
    7 min drive
  • Old Post Office Cafe Gallery
    7 min drive
  • Antlers Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro
    8 min walk

About this property

Columba House

Hotel in the mountains
Columba House provides amenities like a garden and a library. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Columba House Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant
Columba House Hotel
Columba House Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Columba House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Columba House ?

As of Mar 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columba House on Mar 29, 2026 start from ₩84,079, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Columba House ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Columba House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Columba House located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fused and Light and Kingussie Golf Club. Ruthven Barracks and Highland Folk Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kingussie Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Columba House Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm room with four poster bed, corner bath and shower, plenty hot water. continental breakfast could of been better, but overall a happy stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was a bit out dated but the room was big warm and very clean .Great comfy bed .The only issue was shower was running boiling water turned it down to cold and it still ran boiling water .So I did not have shower .I did message the owners they said they will get it looked at .For value for money it was good .It's ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lana

The room was lovely and spacious. The hot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lana

It's a lovely place with a pleasant views of the mountains and the garden area. The hot water tap for the bathtub was hit or miss (sometimes it was hot, sometimes cool) and the shower door didn't close all the way. Everything was clean. The staff checked in via email to make sure I had everything I needed, and that check in went okay. The room was spacious with high ceilings. The large bathtub was quite nice. The radiators all worked great. The internet was almost nonexistent, but I had phone service. All in all a good stay. Oh, the breakfast consists of a few basic cereals, with milk and juice in the fridge, and individually wrapped croissants. The coffee is okay, but it is free from an automatic machine. Would I stay here again? Yes. Would I recommend to friends? Yes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were excited to stay at this beautiful, historic property on the edge of Kingussie. The town is charming and the views of the Cairngorms are lovely. Unfortunately, the listing is misleading and contains inaccurate information, including the claim that the property is dog-friendly. The most serious issue happened on arrival. At 7:00 p.m., our room was not ready because it had not been cleaned after the previous guest. There was trash and used linens throughout the room, the bed was unmade, and there was unflushed waste in the toilet. When we contacted off-site staff, they initially did not believe us and demanded photographic proof. We were moved for the night to a much lower-quality ground-floor room overlooking the gravel parking lot. The next day, we were told to vacate that room so it could be cleaned before our original room was even ready, leaving us waiting until around 12:30 p.m. to finally move in. We were later handed the temporary room key again and told to return it ourselves, underscoring the lack of on-site management. Despite notifying the property in advance that we were bringing our dog, management imposed undisclosed restrictions and demanded £60 in pet and cleaning fees. These rules are not stated anywhere in the Orbitz listing. Between the dirty room, misleading information, poor communication, and unprofessional management, this property is not worth the risk or the price. We left a day early and escalated the issue through our booking site.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lack of hot water. The place is unmanned and wasn’t cleaned throughout our three day stay. The guests in the room next to us kicked off and argued over the lack of hot water and we spent on night listening to them screaming at each other and throwing stuff about. A shame as our room was old but clean on entry. A good area and easy for reaching several sights nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rooms, everything you need. During winter there are no staff on site so no food. A basic breakfast is available. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hugh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were no staff, room was clean bit rubbish left in bathroom from previous residents. Breakfast room was ideal but bin was not emptied when crammed full of rubbish. Leftover food in bowl left a couple days, disappointing as cleaning/housekeeping staff clearly not taking care of day to day waste. Made for a disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
It took me about 40 minutes to get my room key as there was an issue with the key safe, no one available on site and none of the phone numbers worked (I managed to contact the hotel through Expedia...). When I got to my room the window was broken and couldn't be closed (which would've been fine if it wasn't November...). Fortunately Columba House upgraded me to a nice room where I had a comfortable stay. I did see a staff member in the morning and my 'good morning' was met with a frown and a grunt (no exageration). One definite plus was the communal rooms which I was able to use during the day to get some work done (though wifi not optimal).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Disliked: Amenities
To access our room was a seamless process. The room was spacious i.e. chairs to sit down. The bed and pillows are in need of an upgrade. Continental breakfast was minimal w few choices and packaged unhealthy croisants and granola bars. Best to make tea in your room as the dispenser in lounge area makes it taste like residue coffee. Bathroom floors were sticky, shower soap empty and no hot water in sink or soaker tub which looked very inviting after a long drive. Shower worked nicely, with plenty of hot water. Room rates were good so l guess you get what you paid for. Lovely century+ home and surrounfing area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s advertised correctly, it’s a bed for the night, clean and a breakfast thrown in. No complaints for price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't think it's fair to call this a hotel, more a hostel. Although the property itself was beautiful and had history (being an old manse), it was tired and run-down and needed a serious amount of investment. Upon arrival I found the property was permanently unstaffed and so there was no welcome and obtaining the keys was confusing. The stay felt very bleak and uninspiring. There was no food available at the property. There was a "grab-and-go" breakfast that consisted of a few heavily preserved pastries left in a kitchen area, but I found that other guests had taken most of these, leaving me very little. The room had an adequate amount of furniture but it was generally unclean with copious amounts of dust in the room and the bathroom. Fixtures and furniture were tired and frequently broken, and the bed-linen was torn. I wouldn't stay here again and can't recommend it to other potential guests.
Torn bed linen.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Poor condition bathroom fittings.
Dust in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

No food service Online check in Very casual
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Duane

The building is wonderful and unique, it looks like they have let it run down for a few years. The wife found a spider in the bathroom, almost hurt herself getting off the ground, it was a big spider.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area and comfortable stay. The place had all the necessary amenities for a night’s stay. They offer a nice lounge and provide both a microwave and a refrigerator, which made it convenient to bring and enjoy our own food. Overall, a pleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Louise

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's functional, but soulless. Lovely location, spacious room, plenty of parking and convenient for exploring the Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Straightforward with e-mail sent day before with instructions on how to access room key from key safe out of office hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No room cleaning or refreshing of towels or teas coffee etc for 4 days. no food.hotel needs updated. No one on duty 24hrs this must be illegal
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and comfortable room, after a long day of hiking around and visiting the Highland Folk Museum. Easily accessible, and within easy walking distance from the high street. Very peaceful and quiet, really loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Antony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wifi didnt work. When they e-mailed me i didnt get it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

One day trip

The stay was ok. The room was cleanish and it was fine for a one night stay. The mattresses were horrible. You could feel the springs in them.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A weekend for two

Had a lovely two night stay. The corner bath was a deciding factor when deciding where to stay. We found the place to be clean and although we didn’t see staff we also didn’t have a need to see them. The key lock was easy to use to collect the key and return it. They were aware of my wife’s dietary needs as we had enquired about places to eat. When we arrived along with the usual tea/coffee biscuit were some harribo which felt like they cared enough to look into alternatives for gluten free. Once parked our car didn’t move until we left we found the hotel’s location to be great for completing walks. I would recommend the cafe along by train station for amazing gluten free options. Some of the takeaways are cash only, there is an atm located at the back of the coop on the high street only a few minutes walk from the hotel. The bath was a bit of a let down as it creaked so much I worried I would be falling through the ceiling. The shower was separate to the bath and was fine. The decor was as expected loved the lamps.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodations for the price.

No frills lodging. It's an older building, and it is showing it's age, but it's sufficient for a night or two. Big tub in the bathroom. Rooms are warm (It's Oct and cold!). Good accommodations for the price. Make sure you check your email ahead of time for the key box code, or you will have to call from the unstaffed reception. Free coffee and snacks at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024