Skye is regularly named as one of the world’s most beautiful islands, steeped in history and romance, and with a stellar reputation for locally sourced food and drink.

Twice voted Scotland’s Hotel of the Year, the 22 bedroom Duisdale House was recently described by Marie Claire’s Travel Editor as “a real find, striking the perfect balance between grand and cosy, chic and  comfortable, with stunning seaward views.”

 
Built as a hunting lodge in 1865, it gazes over the Atlantic waters of the Sound of Sleat to the Knoydart wilderness.

 
Our prize is two nights dinner, bed and breakfast for two in Duisdale’s newest star accommodation - its 60 square metre Master Suite. This has its own conservatory and terrace overlooking the hotel gardens plus a Kingsize bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and a feature bath to enjoy a long soak after a day exploring Skye.

 
Your home from home in the Highlands also includes a 51 inch TV, flame effect fire, espresso coffee machine, rainfall shower, luxury toiletries, waffle robes and slippers.

 
Its two AA Rosette restaurant is one of the top places to dine on the island as well as serving lunches and mouthwatering afternoon teas. Marie Claire’s Travel Editor described it as ‘chic, serving mouth-watering fresh local produce” and paid tribute to Duisdale’s staff, saying “I have never experienced better hotel service.”

 
If you can tear yourself away Skye is a tourist paradise with world famous scenic and wildlife attractions.

 
It’s surprisingly easy to reach by road over the picturesque bridge from the mainland or by ferry.

Duisdale is one of three hotels in the Sonas Collection. The others are nearby Toravaig and Skeabost, 7 miles from the island’s main town of Portree. “Sonas” means Happiness in Scottish Gaelic.

 

For more information see skyehotel.co.uk, 01470-373737 or email reservations@sonascollection.com.