A meeting room, a library, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, wedding services, and a garden are onsite.
Columba House offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Columba House , you'll be within walking distance of Kingussie Golf Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a meeting room.
Free WiFi in some public areas
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include luggage storage and wedding services
13 minutes by foot from Kingussie Golf Club and a 3-minute drive from Ruthven Barracks
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Columba House offers its guests a library, ski storage, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Columba House also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out.
This 3-star Kingussie hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 floors
Smoke-free property
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
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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: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Columba House Hotel
Columba House Hotel & Garden Restaurant
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Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Garden Restaurant
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Columba House Kingussie
Columba House Hotel Kingussie
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Columba House Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 160 reviews
10 - Excellent
52
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 160 reviews
8 - Good
58
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 160 reviews
6 - Okay
27
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 160 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 160 reviews
2 - Terrible
15
8.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jenny
Travelled with partner
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s advertised correctly, it’s a bed for the night, clean and a breakfast thrown in. No complaints for price paid.
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.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joan
20 Sept 2025
No food service
Online check in
Very casual
Joan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Duane
Travelled with partner
13 Sept 2025
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Scary drive up, but worth it. Kitchenette is very basic, with no toaster or hob (kettle and microwave only). Large bed, comfortable living area. Couldn't work out how to get the shower colder, but bath worked well.
Quaint property. The room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tiffany
Travelled with partner
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room and en suite bathroom were large and clean. Parking was ample and easy. No one was on site at the hotel, and I was a bit confused about the self check in process. Ultimately got that sorted, but I was tired when checking in, so it felt like an additional hassle after a long day of driving. The room was clean, but the bed was a bit uncomfortable for me and the pillows very flat.
Tiffany
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Amenities
Excellent service, very clean and well priced. Would definitely stay again
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
John
Business traveller
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Run down 1st floor room up external steel staircase. Bed was uncomfortable, breakfsst was great and spotlessly presented.