Greshornish House occupies a secluded loch side site, surrounded by 10 acres of gardens and wooded grounds, between Portree and Dunvegan Castle.

The oldest part of the house was built c.1740, but Dr Johnson, in 1773, deemed the accommodation unsuitable at that time. How things change!

By the mid-19th century, the house was the home of Kenneth Macleod, a wealthy and influential landlord who cared deeply about the welfare of his cotters and did much to improve the comfort of his home. This was fondly remembered a century later by Otta Swire as, "a typical Skye manor house: low and white, well guarded from storms by a belt of thick trees, its front door is always open as is the hospitable tradition of the island, where 'as mean as the key' became the proverb, and the view from its windows are unsurpassed. It is also properly furnished with a haunted room and a ghost".

Today, Greshornish House is an ideal place from which to enjoy the peace, tranquility and gentle pace of island life, and an excellent base from which to explore the island.

A wise man once said: "Skye is not a place, but an intoxication".

1st Floor Rooms:

Jura:

With king size zip & link bed this room can be a double or twin. Open coal-effect fire and bay window giving fine views to the front of the house over the croquet lawn and loch. En-suite bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower.

Islay:

A four-poster bedroom with an open coal-effect fire. Views to the front of the house over the croquet lawn and loch. En-suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.

Rum:

A four-poster bedroom with an open coal-effect fire. Views to the old walled garden & hills beyond. En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Canna:

Double/twin room with king size zip & link bed. It has a southerly aspect and a view of rhododendron bushes on the banks at the side of the hotel. En-suite bathroom with shower over bath.

Oronsay:

With its Victorian double bed, this room enjoys a view over the old walled garden to the hills beyond. En-suite bathroom with corner bath and overhead shower.

2nd Floor Rooms:

Orkney:

Ideal as double, twin, or small family room with one double and one single bed. Views to the front of the house over the croquet lawn and loch. En-suite bathroom with hand-held shower attachment under the eaves.

Shetland:

2nd floor bedroom with one double and two standard single beds in addition to space for a cot or chair/bed makes this an excellent family room. Attic type ceiling and spectacular view to the front. En-suite bathroom with shower-bath.

Rona:

Double-bedded small attic room with south-facing view of rhododendron bushes on the banks at the side of the hotel. En-suite bathroom in the eaves with hand-held shower attachment.

Raasay:

Currently a twin-bedded attic room at the back of the hotel, with a view out to the hills. En-suite bathroom in the eaves (with no shower facility).

Menu:

The Greshornish House Hotel is known to its devotees to bring a real sense of occasion to its evening meals. Our chef has developed a fine reputation locally, the menus have flair and imagination and the dishes are freshly prepared using the finest local and national produce.

The following example illustrates the range of our evening menus...

Starters:

• Homemade soup of the day with freshly baked rolls
• Loch Greshornish mussels simmered in sweet ciders with leek, tomato, onions and fresh cream
• Honeydew melon set on a wild berry coulis, garnished with seasonal fruits
• Oak smoked salmon and trout rolled with asparagus and drizzled with a raspberry and Drambuie vinaigrette
• Loch Greshornish whole prawns served with seasonal salad and a duo of mayonnaise
• Smoked venison pate placed upon salad leaves and a homemade redcurrant jelly
• Oven baked avocado and mushroom with crab meat, tomato and garlic finished with cream
• Traditional Scotch haggis topped with an Isle of Skye whisky sauce and oatcakes

For the main course there is a choice of Seafood or Meat dishes...

Main Courses:

• Scallops pan-fried with garlic butter, strips of bacon and flakes of smoked haddock
• Chicken fillet rolled in breadcrumbs set on a creamed mushroom and asparagus sauce
• Oven baked fresh river trout stuffed with cocktail prawns and smoked salmon masked with a lemon and lime parsley butter
• Roast of the day cooked in our own Aga, served with the appropriate accompaniments
• Poached fillet of haddock rolled with asparagus and smoked salmon set on a tomato and fresh garden herb sauce
• Pan-fried pheasant with sultanas and apple, masked with a port wine jus
• Grilled lemon sole garnished with smoked salmon and mussels, and drizzled with a black pepper and hazelnut sauce
• From the hillsides of Skye - Tender lamb cutlets flavoured with heather, honey and ginger, set on a wild Skye berry jus
• Darne of Loch Duibeag salmon with an oatmeal crust set on a sauce of cream spinach and mushroom Pan-fried breast of duck masked with a whisky and orange jus
• Loch Greshornish king prawns served whole with seasonal salad and duo of mayonnaise
• North of Scotland beef steaks served garni or with a Dianne, Peppered or Talisker Whisky sauce
• Freshly caught lobster served cold with salad, or hot with a thermidor sauce

and for dessert...

• Isle of Skye Strawberries with Cream and shortbread biscuit
• Flambee Banana with dark rum brown sugar and orange
• Homemade whisky and honey ice cream with fresh strawberries in a brandy snap basket
• Tipsy Laird Trifle topped with fresh dairy cream
• Meringue with fresh fruit and cream drizzled with a chocolate sauce
• Selection of Scottish Cheeses with Oatcakes

Special Occassions:

Our friendly and professional staff are on hand to make your celebration one to remember, whatever the occasion. Sit by candlelight in our traditional dining room, warm yourself on a cold evening by a cosy open fire, watch the moonlight dancing on the loch, and wake up to a full Scottish breakfast with the sun streaming in over your table. If you like, Champagne on ice, fresh fruit & flowers, and homemade Skye chocolates can be waiting for you in your room. What more could you dream of but seriously good food and fine wines - we provide it all.

For your Special Day Greshornish's intimate historic setting can offer you Skye's intoxicating romance. Our new conservatory and dining facilities give us greater flexibility with numbers, and your menu requirements can be discussed with our chef, whose outstanding food has earned him an enviable reputation worldwide. Wherever possible everything is sourced locally, with an abundance of fresh seafood, game, Skye lamb and Scotch beef on the menu, not to mention an exceptional range of Scottish cheeses. We can guarantee that it will be an occasion never to be forgotten.

Although the dining room caters mainly for hotel guests, we are always delighted to welcome non-residents, local or visiting; with anchorage, moorings and jetty within yards of the hotel, hungry and thirsty sailors will find solace here too. Bookings, especially in high season, are advised.

Exclusive use of the hotel's facilities for your wedding, special birthday or anniversary, corporate or family gathering can also be arranged. Please contact Rosie Colquhoun to discuss details.