Conveniently located right in the middle of town, the County Hotel is the ideal base for Stornoway, Lewis, and Harris. It's a 2-minute walk from the ferry terminal, adjacent to the Post Office, a minute from the museum and seconds from An Lanntair. With a selection of Double, Twin, and Single Bedrooms the County is a small, comfortable, traditional hotel with a popular restaurant serving Indian, Italian and local dishes.
The restaurant is a popular retreat for islanders visiting Stornoway and visitors from far and wide enjoy a helpful friendly service from our staff. Shopping, entertainment, transport links are all within easy reach of the hotel, so if you are here for business, a personal visit, holidays, or touring the Hebrides then the County Hotel is the perfect place to stay.
The restaurant is a popular retreat for islanders visiting Stornoway and visitors from far and wide enjoy a helpful friendly service from our staff. Shopping, entertainment, transport links are all within easy reach of the hotel, so if you are here for business, a personal visit, holidays, or touring the Hebrides then the County Hotel is the perfect place to stay.
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With town less than a 2-minute stroll away, at the County Hotel, you are perfectly located for exploring everything that this island capital has to offer. Whether you're looking to indulge in a spot of shopping, sample the local nightlife or check out our theatre (An Lanntair) and festivals, you'll find it all within easy access.
The County Hotel is an ideal setting for any occasion, whether it be a family party, special celebration or corporate function. We pride ourselves on a flexible approach tailoring all our expertise to our customer needs that will guarantee an event to remember. The private dining room can seat up to 50 guests and is ideal for business meetings, wine tastings or more intimate private parties.
The County Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the Hebridean Island capital, Stornoway. The Hotel is situated opposite Martin's Memorial Church, within a short walk of the town centre and the Ferry Terminal. The County Hotel is an ideal choice for your island base and from where you can explore Lewis and Harris or relax on a weekend retreat.
The Isle of Lewis (Gaelic: Eilean Ledhais) is the main and largest island in the Hebridean chain it is also known as The Long Island. The first evidence of human habitation on Lewis is found in peat samples which date back about 8,000 years.
Evidence from 5,000 years ago is all around in the shape of monuments and cairns, Callanish Stone Circle and the earlier Brock at Carloway are the more famous examples, but there are standing stones and stone circles scattered throughout the islands.In the 9th century AD, the Vikings began to settle on Lewis, after years of raiding from the sea.
Evidence from 5,000 years ago is all around in the shape of monuments and cairns, Callanish Stone Circle and the earlier Brock at Carloway are the more famous examples, but there are standing stones and stone circles scattered throughout the islands.In the 9th century AD, the Vikings began to settle on Lewis, after years of raiding from the sea.
